Fearless Presentations
The ATS Fearless Presentations® Seminar is the fastest, easiest way to overcome stage fright and the fear of public speaking. The ATS This 2-day presentation seminar helps participants gain poise and confidence in front of a group ⬠literally overnight.
Stage Fright is still the #1 fear in public speaking.
And, right or wrong, people form a perception of who we are and what we represent by the confidence that we show when we speak.A person who can stand in front of a group, with poise and confidence, can immediately create the perception of competency. However, a person who is shy and timid in front of a group will have a tough time convincing his/her audience that he/she is capable of doing the job.
This seminar will help you overcome nervousness, get rid of the butterflies, stop the shaky hands, and eliminate the sweaty palms. This workshop will help you feel as comfortable presenting to a group as you are talking to a friend in the office. Class members tell us that one reason results come fast in this seminar, is because they⬔re actually having fun (feeling safe) while practicing, stretching, and ingraining new skills.
Day 1 Agenda:
- Ease Fear and Nervousness
- Confident 1st Impressions
- Being Clear & Concise
- Connect with Audience
- Gaining Credibility
- Designing your Speech
- Persuade your Audience
Day 2 Agenda:
- How to Write a Speech
- Gestures
- Selling your Ideas
- Adding Impact
- Using Props & Exhibits
- Impromptu Talks
- Handling Q&A
- Electronic Presentations
Ideal Attendees
- Management or Management Trainees
- Professionals who make presentations at Staff Meetings or other meetings
- Professionals who address the public
- Trainers or Trainers
- Anyone who wants improved self confidence and personal presentation
Course Objectives
- Tickle listeners⬔ brains;
- Touch listeners⬔ emotions;
- Attract and hold listeners⬔ attention;
- Project credibility and likability simultaneously;
- Motivate listeners to take action;
- Improve listeners⬔ retention;
- Encourage and control interactivity;
- Minimize credibility killers and potential disasters;
- Instill confidence and excitement in both listeners and attendees regarding presentations.
Course Length
- Two Days
- Course Materials
- Tailored workbook for notes during program
- Attendees⬔ videos are theirs to keep
Course Outline
- Pre-Work Assignment (30-60 minutes)
- Design 5-minute Business Presentation
- Use Abridged Persuasion Formula
- Attendees Arrive to Course with Prepared Presentation
Content (3 hours)
- Review of Persuasion Formula
- Tickling Listeners⬔ Brains
- Achieving Motivation
- Improving Retention
- Presentations & Taping: focus on content
Voice (1 1/2 hours)
- Expanding Vocal Variety
- Learning to Slow Down
- Using Pauses for Effect
- Projecting Voice Properly
- Eliminating Verbal Fillers
- Presentations & Taping: focus on voice
Body Language (3 hours)
- Proper Stance
- Psychology of Space and Height
- Using Notes Professionally
- Gesturing to Support the Message
- Hands & Facial Expressions
- Moving Around⬦On Purpose
- Presentations & Taping: focus on gestures
- Eye Contact
- Presentations & Taping: focus on eyes
- Mechanics of Fielding & Answering
- Maintaining Control
- 7 Strategies When Don⬔t Know the Answer
- Maintaining Credibility
- Presentations & Taping: fielding questions
- Visual Aids (3 1/2 hours)
- Five Keys to Using Any Visual Aid
- Characteristics of Powerful Aids & Handouts
- Visual Aid Lab
- Presentations & Taping: focus on using aids











