Self-Presentation and Public Speaking

Why take this course

Do you want to handle the pressure of public speaking more effectively? This training will equip you with a comprehensive set of tools that will help you not only manage stress but also actively develop your presentation and communication skills.

What you’ll learn

• How to build a deliberate and professional personal image
• How to establish effective relationships with clients and business partners
• How to strengthen your persuasion and argumentation skills
• How to recognize and interpret non-verbal signals from others
• How to understand and control your own non-verbal communication
• How to manage stress and maintain confidence during presentations

Certification & Exam

Who is this course for

This course is designed for individuals who:

Topics covered

Video Recording and Analysis

Following the introduction session, the trainer records a three-minute presentation delivered by each participant. This recording serves as a basis for assessing participants’ verbal and non-verbal communication styles.

During the training, the recordings are reviewed and analyzed together with participants to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Video analysis helps participants:

• Identify communication habits and presentation mistakes
• Improve their self-presentation skills
• Enhance their non-verbal communication effectiveness
• Build greater self-awareness and confidence

Greetings and Self-Presentation

• Mastering self-presentation: how to make a strong first impression with clients and business partners
• The first contact: professional handshake principles
• Understanding and managing personal space
• Professional posture while sitting, standing, and dining
• Effective and appropriate body language and gestures
• Creating an image of confidence, engagement, and collaboration
• Self-esteem as a key factor influencing how presenters are perceived

What Your Body Communicates

• How hand gestures influence interpersonal relationships
• Non-verbal behaviors expressed through feet and legs
• Body language signals communicated through the torso, chest, and shoulders
• Facial micro-expressions and what they reveal
• Understanding the impact of body language on audience perception

Preparing for a Presentation

• Defining objectives and clarifying the importance of key messages
• Determining the purpose and nature of the presentation
• Defining your role: who am I and whom do I represent?
• Assessing personal strengths and development areas
• Identifying preferred communication tools and styles

Understanding Your Audience

• Audience segmentation: who are my listeners?
• Managing presentations for both large and small audiences
• Maintaining audience attention and encouraging active listening
• Using persuasive language and communicating benefits effectively
• Adapting communication style to audience expectations and needs

Delivering Effective Presentations

• Methods and techniques for conducting presentations and meetings
• Working effectively with presentation materials and visual aids
• Managing and utilizing presentation space
• How to organize and prepare the presentation environment for maximum impact
• Building audience engagement and interaction throughout the presentation
• Responding confidently to questions and unexpected situations