Train Teams To Develop, Manage, And Deliver Presentations.
Weโve been there โ youโve invested hours into a presentation and watched people glaze over.
When your message doesnโt land, credibility slips, decisions stall, and talent feels underused.
And, without the right skills, your team risks losing attention, failing to persuade, and being overlooked.
Let’s work this out together.
Have you ever walked into a presentation and thought, โIโve got the content, but will I actually connect?โ
Or maybe youโve done the slides, rehearsed the bullet points, and still felt that gut-question: โDo they really care what Iโm saying?โ
Weโve been there. That mix of excitement and โplease let this landโ anxiety.
Hereโs what we believe: Presentation is more than standing and talking. Itโs about presence. Itโs about clarity. Itโs about creating that moment where your audience leans in, not checks out.
When you have the right tool-kit + the right mindset + the right momentโyou donโt just present. You influence. You inspire.
Thatโs why this workshop pack exists.
Itโs your ready-to-go, high-impact training kit so you can step into your next presentation with confidence, creativity, and connection.
Success Stories.
With Oakโs complete 52-module set, Dr. James S. Vuocolo can instantly tailor presentations for his coaching clients. It saves hours and always looks polished.
Anita Wild of Action Development Group mixes and matches Oakโs modules for endless combinations. She loves how they are flexible, high-value, and my audiences love the results.
Oakโs complete course packages blew Donna M. Logan of DM Logan Training & Development Inc. away. Theyโre results-driven, beautifully designed, and go far beyond what she expected.
How To Deliver Successful Courses On Presentation Skills.
By the end of the session, your participants will:
- See that great presenting isnโt about the slides โ itโs about presence, voice, and the story you tell that keeps people leaning in.
- Learn how to prepare with confidence โ from crafting openings that grab attention, to building flow that makes sense, to closing in a way people actually remember.
- Dig into the tools that make a real difference โ slides, visuals, storytelling techniques, and delivery styles that help them show up like pros.
- Leave with the skills and confidence to design and deliver presentations that donโt just check the box โ they stand out and stick with people long after theyโve finished speaking.
And you? Youโll walk in ready. Not nervous. Not โwinging itโ. Readyโbecause youโve got the map and the momentum.
Who Itโs For.
Youโll love this if youโre:
- A corporate trainer or HR professional who wants proven, ready-to-run content that saves prep time and lands with impact.
- A consultant or coach who helps teams or clients uncover blind spots and improve performance.
- An entrepreneur or small business owner whoโs ready to streamline operations, strengthen decision-making, and build systems that scale.
- A creator or educator who thrives on clarity and wants to deliver workshops that inspire insight and action.
- A leader or manager who wants to bring more accountability, structure, and forward momentum to their team.
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Topics Covered.
Introduction to Presentation Skills
- Explore the fundamentals of great presentations โ clarity, confidence, and connection.
- Understand what makes presentation performance effective โ itโs not just about information, itโs about impact.
- Learn the two main types of presentations โ informative and persuasive โ and when to use each.
- Discover how preparation, purpose, and presence come together to create unforgettable delivery.
The Role of the Presenter
- Understand the expectations and assumptions audiences bring into every presentation.
- Learn how to manage first impressions and create instant credibility.
- Master the art of non-verbal communication โ posture, movement, and energy that reinforce your message.
- Discover how to use your voice, facial expressions, gestures, and visual feedback to engage your audience.
- Build the confidence to own the room โ before you even say your first word.
Preparing with Confidence
- Explore the importance of complementary communication channels โ visuals, tone, and body language that all work together to strengthen your message.
- Learn how to prepare for different settings โ whether youโre addressing a boardroom, a classroom, or a virtual audience.
- Discover how preparation reduces nerves and amplifies confidence.
The Tools of the Trade
- Learn how to use presenter notes and handouts effectively to support โ not distract โ your message.
- Explore the impact of visual aids, from flip charts to slides and multimedia tools.
- Understand when and how to use presentation software to enhance storytelling and clarity.
- Build confidence with tools that seamlessly serve your purpose, not the other way around.
Overcoming Barriers to Advanced Presentation Skills
- Identify everyday poor habits that limit presentation impact โ and learn how to replace them with stronger techniques.
- Recognize the barriers to effective presentations, including overloading slides, a lack of structure, and weak delivery.
- Learn how to prepare for your audience โ anticipating questions, objections, and expectations.
Develop resilience and adaptability โ the keys to staying composed under pressure.
How to Prepare for Presentations
- Understand the absolute need for proper preparation โ because confidence begins long before you speak.
- Learn how to define the purpose of your presentation so every point supports your outcome.
- Explore effective presentation structure, including openings, transitions, and closings that stick.
- Learn the difference between information and data โ and how to turn facts into stories that connect.
- Practice asking the right questions to shape your message around what your audience really needs.
- Build presentation skills that help you inform, inspire, and influence โ every time.
Creating the Perfect Presentation Environment
- Learn how to read and respond to different audience types โ from enthusiastic to skeptical.
- Understand the power of smooth transitions to keep your flow natural and engaging.
- Master how to handle questions โ and manage Q&A sessions with grace and authority.
- Learn strategies to handle hecklers or disruptions confidently, staying calm and in control.
- Discover how to transform any space โ virtual or physical โ into a setting for impact.
Presenting with Confidence
- Learn how to start a presentation with purpose and presence โ capturing attention from the first moment.
- Understand how to deal with noise and distractions while maintaining poise and professionalism.
- Discover how to shift nervous energy into enthusiasm and connection.
- Build inner calm so your message shines through.
Understanding and Engaging Your Audience
- Explore Monroeโs Motivated Sequence (MMS) โ a robust five-step framework for persuasion:
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- Get attention โ open with something that hooks the audience.
- Create a need โ make them care about the issue.
- Define the solution โ show a clear, achievable way forward.
- Visualize success (or failure) โ paint the picture of whatโs at stake.
- Call to action โ inspire action your audience can and will take.
- Learn how to connect emotionally and intellectually โ the true secret to influence.
- Build presentations that donโt just inform, but move people to think, feel, and act.
Four bonus case scenarios.
- Group work.
- Study skills.
- Information gathering.
- Presentation skills.
When You Dive Into This Content, Here’s What You’ll Find:
#1. Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation (37 Slides)
Professionally designed and ready to use.
Guide your audience through essential audit and improvement concepts โ or adapt the content to fit leadership, business strategy, or coaching programs.
#2. Step-By-Step Facilitator Guide
Your secret weapon for confident delivery.
It walks you through each exercise, talking point, and activity โ so you look and sound like the expert (even if youโve never run this workshop before).
#3. Participant Workbook (93 pages)
A hands-on learning companion.
Packed with reflection prompts, exercises, and real-world applications โ it helps learners connect ideas to action, no matter their role or industry.
#4. Insider Teaching Guides
Get pro tips and proven strategies to make your sessions memorable and effectiveย (you canโt get it wrong!).
#5. Built-In Assessment & Action System
Track progress, measure understanding, and turn learning into lasting results with ready-to-use evaluations and action plan templates that help participants move from insight to implementation โ and keep the momentum going.
#6. Instant Digital Access
No waiting, no fuss.
Youโll have everything you need to start leading, coaching, or training โ today.
And,ย As Bonuses (value $588),ย Youโll:
- Get access to a template collection of 14 done-for-you tips, games, icebreakers, and moreย that you can plug into every single area of your training courses. Need a practical training game? Get to know you icebreakers? Training tips for almost any training experience? Weโve got you (Value $99).
- Unlock 16 ready-to-use trainer forms:ย Template contracts, budgets, assessments & moreย to help you organize your entire training administration (Value $99).
- Accessย 16 coaching & mentoring forms on-demand that you can plug into your direct or indirect coaching and mentoring initiatives, including agreements, record sheets & more (Value $195).
- Unlock theย resilient team workshop pack that has never beenย available anywhere else โ an exclusive 4-session program for your life, yourย business, and your sessions (Value $195).
Youโll Walk Away With.
Youโre not alone; weโve been there, too.
