Colorado Public Speaker and Presentation Skills

Train the Trainer and Knowledge Transfer Program: Public Speaker and Presentation Skills for Internal Trainers

This fun, interactive program teaches tips and techniques to deliver information clearly, develop attractive visual aids, use case studies and stories to keep learners focused. Since internal trainers and speakers must educate, inform and inspire, participants will learn not only how to transfer knowledge, but also how to create compelling content, infuse humor and build interaction into their programs.

By the end of this workshop, participants will have learned how to put some”sizzle” in their sessions and…

* Calm the butterflies
* Build interaction and humor into your program
* Organize or select relevant content
* Analyze top needs of adult learners
* Prepare a powerful opening and close
* Spot and manage 6 problem participants
* Avoid “death by power point”
* Promote your session to fill the room
* Turn dull material into compelling content
* Overcome 7 key credibility concerns
* Deliver a compelling story
* Apply the visual aid “Rule of 6”
* Create visually appealing handout materials
* Use interpretive content vs paragraphs of text
* Frame learning objectives as action statements
* Mindmap your program with the “Spoke & Wheel” method
* Overcome negative feedback
* Earn a “License to Speak”

WHAT CLIENTS HAD TO SAY ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:

Hi, Laura! I really enjoyed your Presentation Skills Train the Trainer Program you conducted at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. I was wondering if there was ANY way you could email me the directions for the Painter’s Cup activity. I am training staff at the Child Development Center that work with a group of new 2-year-olds. During an observation, I witnessed staff just telling the children what to do to clean up after a meal. I want to use your Painter’s Cup activity to hit home with them how important it is to assist children in their learning! So, as you see, I could really use your help in getting this!!!!! Thanks!

(Then, a short time later…)

Thank you so much!!!! It worked like a charm!! They “got” it! We talked about how one offered on the third attempt, “Would you like my help?” and how appropriate it is to ask children if we can help them instead of just jumping in and doing it for them anyway because it’s easier and faster for us. I think that is an activity they will remember each time when they just tell a child how to do something and they get that confused look.

I have been a Training and Curriculum Specialist for 5 years now, and I have never attended a train-the-trainer session like yours. You took knowledge that I already had and organized it in a way that is more useful to me. Ideas you gave me that will become part of my own practices are the index card idea for activities, etc., and the appendices on the back of handouts. Thanks to adding to my collection! Best wishes, –Lynn Lepley, Training & Curriculum Specialist, Family Member Programs Flight

Testimonials from Seymour Johnson AFB NC Presentation Skills Program:

  • You ROCK! Great presentation! (Lori Jernigan)
  • The speaker was personable, professional and informative. (Kathryn J. Winstead)
  • You are great! I truly enjoyed your presentation and will recommend you to others. (James Mitchell Jr.)
  • What a great teacher you are. Great! Come back soon. (Vilma E. Wilson)
  • I had a great time. (Wendy Myers)
  • Thank you for coming to Seymour Johnson AFB! (Thomas E. McQuaig)
  • Overall an excellent presentation. (Bill Harrison)
  • The class was fun. (Deborah Cox)
  • Very eloquent! Wonderful speaker! (Jackie Hale)
  • Thank you for teaching this information to us. (Sherri Rowell)
  • Ms. Laura was a great speaker. She gave very good information on customer service. (Anonymous)
  • This course was well worth it! (Anonymous)
  • Thoroughly enjoyed all that was said. Anonymous
  • Very good program; new approach from previous presentations. (Anonymous)
  • I enjoyed the day. It was different and fun. Thank you! (Samantha Roper)
  • This was a wonderful training experience; have a lot of good concepts to take back to my duty section. (SSgt Lashanna Larkins)
  • Good info. Thanks. (Truman Waller)
  • Great class; keep up the good work! (Daniel W. Hux)
  • Excellent presentation and seminar. (Maurice Ingram)
  • Great training!! (Vanessa Pichon)
  • Laura was very upbeat and interactive. Lots of good info! (Tami Landis)
  • I enjoyed your class. Loretta Gaines
  • Upper management should be encouraged to attend training like this. (Josephine Lee)
  • Ms. Benjamin did a great job. I thought it was an excellent class presented professionally. (Bob Forsythe)