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Level 9, 115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 Australia
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Confident and Persuasive Presentations

Learn how to inform, persuade and inspire! If you lack confidence or experience in public speaking, and need to speak to small or large audiences in the course of your work, this course is for you. Improve your business communication by overcoming anxiety and entering into a state in which you can perform with ease. Stimulating, challenging and enjoyable activities develop your unique presentation style. When you have mastered the ability to be natural, you will be able to say what you want to say, the way you want to say it and deliver confident and persuasive presentations.

The following topics will be covered:

what makes a good presentation

presenting to large and small groups

knowing your audience

practice in using effective presentation tools

preparation and delivery of a presentation course content

On completing this course participants will:

identified their own natural speaking style

explored strategies to overcome fear and control those stomach butterflies

participated in activities to develop the skill of creating and delivering content naturally, credibly and effectively

learnt how to perform without notes, regardless of the length of the presentation

explored how public speaking can be exhilarating, confidence-giving, and an incredible amount of fun

practiced how to project authority and confidence, even if nervous and how to reduce self-consciousness

Please note: You are welcome to bring current workplace examples related to this topic. If time permits, these may be used as part of your participation in this course.

Participants Comments:

"The course was awesome, exactly what I needed and I can’t wait for my next presentation!"
"David, thank you for an excellent course. I truly look forward to improving by putting into practice all you presented today."
"Delivery of course content was excellent. David was great, feedback on short speeches was informative."
“I normally dislike ‘role play’ but found participation really useful & certainly ‘non threatening’. One of the most useful presentations I have attended - & no PowerPoint Presentation!”
“Excellent! Presenter was brilliant!”
“David was the most engaging person I have ever had run a course but who also had an extensive level of knowledge and was passionate about his work. Thank you.”

This course can also be customised to your organisation’s needs as part of our tailored training service. [read more]

	Participants are provided with course notes and Certificates of Completion.
	Lunch, morning and afternoon tea is provided for full day courses (9.00am - 4.30pm).
	Morning tea is provided for half day courses (9.00am - 12.30pm).

Discounts: You may be eligible for a discount on the course fee. [read more]

If you would like to register on behalf of someone else or a group. [click here]

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Schedule Number:	1560
Dates:	Tuesday 24 November, 2009 (9:00am - 4:30pm)
Location:	PCE, Level 9, 115 Grenfell Street
Instructor(s):	David Griggs David is a professional speech coach, devoted to helping people improve their public communication skills. His unique feature is his combined experience in theatre and business. He teaches public speaking skills, drawing on the techniques of the professional actor. He is a graduate of NIDA and experience managing a family business. David has the ability to simplify the techniques of the actor and to interpret and translate these techniques to the field of public communication. David is a Past National President of the National Speakers Association of Australia. He coached the presentation bid team that won the 2007 World Police and Fire Games for Adelaide and has coached people for critical pitches worth millions of dollars. His most recent success was as coach for the successful Adelaide Solar City bid that is worth $53million.

Required Fees:
Registration (GST Free)	$380.00

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Schedule Number:	1806
Dates:	Tuesday 16 February, 2010 (9:00am - 4:30pm)
Location:	PCE, Level 9, 115 Grenfell Street
Instructor(s):	David Griggs David is a professional speech coach, devoted to helping people improve their public communication skills. His unique feature is his combined experience in theatre and business. He teaches public speaking skills, drawing on the techniques of the professional actor. He is a graduate of NIDA and experience managing a family business. David has the ability to simplify the techniques of the actor and to interpret and translate these techniques to the field of public communication. David is a Past National President of the National Speakers Association of Australia. He coached the presentation bid team that won the 2007 World Police and Fire Games for Adelaide and has coached people for critical pitches worth millions of dollars. His most recent success was as coach for the successful Adelaide Solar City bid that is worth $53million.

Required Fees:
Registration (GST Free)	$390.00

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Schedule Number:	1867
Dates:	Tuesday, 18 May, 2010 (9:00am - 4:30pm)
Location:	PCE, Level 9, 115 Grenfell Street
Instructor(s):	David Griggs David is a professional speech coach, devoted to helping people improve their public communication skills. His unique feature is his combined experience in theatre and business. He teaches public speaking skills, drawing on the techniques of the professional actor. He is a graduate of NIDA and experience managing a family business. David has the ability to simplify the techniques of the actor and to interpret and translate these techniques to the field of public communication. David is a Past National President of the National Speakers Association of Australia. He coached the presentation bid team that won the 2007 World Police and Fire Games for Adelaide and has coached people for critical pitches worth millions of dollars. His most recent success was as coach for the successful Adelaide Solar City bid that is worth $53million.

Required Fees:
Registration (GST Free)	$390.00

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Schedule Number:	1890
Dates:	Tuesday 3 August, 2010 (9:00am - 4:30pm)
Location:	PCE, Level 9, 115 Grenfell Street
Instructor(s):	David Griggs David is a professional speech coach, devoted to helping people improve their public communication skills. His unique feature is his combined experience in theatre and business. He teaches public speaking skills, drawing on the techniques of the professional actor. He is a graduate of NIDA and experience managing a family business. David has the ability to simplify the techniques of the actor and to interpret and translate these techniques to the field of public communication. David is a Past National President of the National Speakers Association of Australia. He coached the presentation bid team that won the 2007 World Police and Fire Games for Adelaide and has coached people for critical pitches worth millions of dollars. His most recent success was as coach for the successful Adelaide Solar City bid that is worth $53million.

Required Fees:
Registration (GST Free)	$390.00

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Schedule Number:	1919
Dates:	Tuesday 16 November, 2010 (9:00am - 4:30pm)
Location:	PCE, Level 9, 115 Grenfell Street
Instructor(s):	David Griggs David is a professional speech coach, devoted to helping people improve their public communication skills. His unique feature is his combined experience in theatre and business. He teaches public speaking skills, drawing on the techniques of the professional actor. He is a graduate of NIDA and experience managing a family business. David has the ability to simplify the techniques of the actor and to interpret and translate these techniques to the field of public communication. David is a Past National President of the National Speakers Association of Australia. He coached the presentation bid team that won the 2007 World Police and Fire Games for Adelaide and has coached people for critical pitches worth millions of dollars. His most recent success was as coach for the successful Adelaide Solar City bid that is worth $53million.

Required Fees:
Registration (GST Free)	$390.00