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Emphasis is the UK’s leading business-writing training company, offering specialist business-writing training and consultancy services to private and public sector organisations all over the world.

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About Us

The reluctant presenter: presentation-skills training

While some people relish the chance to present, others live in fear of being asked to speak in public – whatever their level of seniority within the organisation.

Overview

While some people relish the chance to present, others live in fear of being asked to speak in public – whatever their level of seniority within the organisation.

This course is specifically aimed at teams in the latter group (though anyone who may have to speak in public at work can benefit from attending). We help to turn your subject-matter experts into outstanding presenters.

Outcomes

On this course, your team will learn how to:

  • use a style of presentation that suits their subject and the type of audiences they are dealing with
  • make the most of their natural personality to deliver in a way that plays to their strengths and that they’ll find most comfortable
  • define and refine their brief so they are clear on what they want people to know, feel and do as a result of their talk
  • make sure they have the right content and structure their talk in the best way to convince their audience
  • develop the words and pictures needed to bring the subject to life
  • use their voice to project meaning and presence
  • manage and enhance non-verbal communication, including gesture, eye contact, dress and movement
  • encourage and manage positive audience reaction.

A key feature of this course is that all delegates receive our unique pre-course presentation analysis. This will give each delegate valuable insights into their presenting style, as well as key areas to work on. They’ll also get actionable feedback on a recent presentation and deck.

Who's it for?

Anyone who may be asked to speak in front of internal or external audiences.

Find the training that fits

For individuals

Book one to three people on one of our public courses. With a maximum of eight learners per course.

For groups

Train four or more people (up to your whole organisation) with in-house training designed for your team and your needs.

Tailored to you

Individual writing analysis

We'll analyse each attendee's writing across 15 different areas

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Expert trainers

Each with 15+ years' experience as professional writers, editors and coaches

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Individual coaching

Expert one-on-one feedback with personalised insights embeds learning

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AI writing

Learn how to get the most from AI tools: supercharge your writing without losing your human edge

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Tailored content

Course content built around your specific learning objectives

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Real-world examples

Activities and exercises modified to use your team's documents

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Where

Online virtual classroom

Online or in-person

Duration

One day

Tailored to you

Price

£495

per person + VAT

Get a quote

for your bespoke course

Course programmes

For individuals

Book one to three people on one of our public courses. With a maximum of eight learners per course.

For groups

Train four or more people (up to your whole organisation) with in-house training designed for your team and your needs..

For groups

Train four or more people (up to your whole organisation) with in-house training designed for your team and your needs.

Individual writing analysis

We'll analyse each attendee's writing across 15 different areas

N
N

Expert trainers

Each with 15+ years' experience as professional writers, editors and coaches

N
N

Individual coaching

Expert one-on-one feedback with personalised insights embeds learning

N
N

AI writing

Learn how to get the most from AI tools: supercharge your writing without losing your human edge

N
N

Tailored content

Course content built around your specific learning objectives

N

Real-world examples

Activities and exercises modified to use your team's documents

N

Where

Online or in-person

Duration

Tailored to you

Course programmes

Price

Get a quote

for your bespoke course

For individuals

Book one to three people on one of our public courses. With a maximum of eight learners per course.

Individual writing analysis

We'll analyse your writing across 15 different areas

N
N

Individual writing analysis

We'll analyse each attendee's writing across 15 different areas

N
N

Expert trainers

Each with 15+ years' experience as professional writers, editors and coaches

N
N

Individual coaching

Expert one-on-one feedback with personalised insights embeds learning

N
N

AI writing

Learn how to get the most from AI tools: supercharge your writing without losing your human edge

N
N

Tailored content

Course content built around your specific learning objectives

K

Real-world examples

Activities and exercises modified to use your team's documents

K

Where

Online virtual classroom

Duration

One day

Course programmes

Price

£495

per person + VAT

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We usually schedule new course dates around two to three months ahead of the date the course will run. If you would like to be contacted as soon as places on this course become available, then please register your interest below.

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