Who We Are

Effective Presentations is the leader in communication skills training. When you want the best in public speaking and presentations skills training, Effective Presentations provides a diverse array of flexible training solutions.

We are proud to offer this highly interactive, corporate level training to individuals though a limited number of open enrollment events, though most are conducted onsite for corporations and small businesses across the country.

Our 2-Day Workshop

Effective Presentations’ small group experiential workshop is perfect for both novices and seasoned professionals seeking to improve their communication skills. This Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training workshop provides a fun, dynamic, and engaging training experience fundamental to ultimate success and achievement. While assessing existing communications skills we focus on vital aptitudes critical to effective communication. Our workshops position participants to exude poise, confidence, and persuasion – whether speaking to an audience of 1 or 1000!

Workshop Benefits

Workshop participants will:
  • Engage in a variety of stimulating skill-building activities
  • Benefit from one-on-one attention and insight on their natural speaking style
  • Create and deliver several recorded and critiqued presentations
  • Receive constructive feedback concerning their strengths and weaknesses
  • Meet with the trainer individually for a final evaluation
  • Receive recordings of their presentations and Certificates of Completion
  • Overcome or significantly reduce their fear of public speaking
  • Learn to use visual aids more effectively, quickly think on their feet, and inspire their listeners

We’re Fun!

We’re Real!

We’re Proven!

When you learn from the trainers who can relate to your struggles, the results are incredible.

We’ve run small businesses, big businesses, and our own business;
let our experience, and skills we’ve collected over the years, help you avoid making the mistakes we did!

PRESENTATION SKILLS AGENDA

SESSION 1

Know the Elements of a Presentation

Understand the difference between the content, design and delivery.

Learn to create the ultimate experience for your audience and be the most effective you can be.

What is your First Impression?

Quickly establish credibility with your audience and create a positive first impression.

Apply each of the vital skills learned to your virtual presentations as well.

Your Body Speaks Loudly!

Does your body language enhance or detract from your executive presence?

Learn how non-verbal communication takes away nerves and adds to your message.

Becoming Visually Involved

Practice creating visual stories that your audience will remember.

Learn effective gestures that illustrate your message.

Your Eyes Tell All

Build trust with your audience and create a connection by utilizing proper eye contact.

SESSION 2

Um, Uh, So, You Know, Like…Ugh!

Learn the process to reduce and remove annoying filler words.

Sound more confident and competent while presenting.

Do you Leverage Your Voice?

Does the audience even hear you?

Expand your vocal range and avoid giving monotonous presentations.

Develop conviction in your voice and find the passion in your message.

Are you Comfortable with Silence?

Know how to use a well-timed pause to your advantage.

Breathing techniques to reduce speaking anxiety and maintain your train of thought.

Training Your Critical Eye

Grade the experts on what they do well and what they could improve.

Improve the way you critique presentations and become a better observer.

Finally…A Fun Presentation

Proper practice and techniques to make permanent habits.

Final Presentations, feedback, and wrap up.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

“Since attending Effective Presentations’ Workshop, I have experienced a huge transformation. My confidence has skyrocketed as a result of learning and applying the many effective techniques from the two-day workshop. Whether I am speaking to a room of 100 collegiate football players and coaches, or working with a small group of athletes, I am able to capture the audience and own the stage. As a sport psychologist, my business has significantly increased, and I know in part this is because of what I learned in this workshop. Dynamic teaching, knowledge, and expertise are equally matched with warmth and humor. They effortlessly combine practical skills with ample opportunities for application and reflection. The tools and techniques that I have learned from the workshop are invaluable! I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to take their presentation skills to the next level.”
Edward Chavez
Ph.D., Institute Of Optimal Performance
“I attended the Effective Presentation Skills Workshop and they are excellent at what they do. It is not an exxageration to say that this workshop was the best one I have ever attended.”
Sophia Kristjansson
Founder & CEO, Lexicon Leadership Group LLC.
“I recently participated in their public speaking seminar and want to commend them on their level of professionalism and outstanding course presentation. The in-class personal presentations and their ability to convey the course material taught me how to take my own presentation skills to the next level. I have truly grown professionally because of their outstanding instruction. Thank you for the dedication to refining the skills of other professionals.”
Charles Porter
ice President, Radio Resource Inc
“Awesome seminar! I learned so much and it was THE best training course I ever had, not just in public speaking but in general. Our instructor has a real gift of teaching this class and certainly made a difference in my life. I would recommend it to just about anyone who wants to improve their presentation skills and even communication skills in general. This course does get you out of your comfort zone but it is well worth it and you learn so much in just two days. The experience you get from this course is invaluable and you will not regret it.”
Kyusae Rhee
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
“The Effective Presentation Skills Training was one of the most rewarding and beneficial training classes I have ever taken. I took the training because of the fear of public speaking and a desire to speak professionally with confidence. They are amazingly skilled professional speakers and trainers. I gained so much knowledge form them. I was amazed at the transformation in myself that I experienced from the beginning of the class to the end. They make you feel incredibly comfortable and at ease. They did an outstanding job and this is an outstanding training. This was a life changing experience for me and I highly recommend the Effective Presentation Skills Training.”
Evelyn Hale
Xcel Energy