Engaging your audience, Presentation Skills
Presentation Skills Training
Participants will learn tools to grab attention at the beginning of a presentation, how to structure their message, how to provide varied content that will interest everyone in the audience and practice vocal warm-ups and using their voices…
Communication Skills Practice
Public Speaking
Vocal Training
Workshop
Description
Participants will learn tools to grab attention at the beginning of a presentation, how to structure their message, how to provide varied content that will interest everyone in the audience and practice vocal warm-ups and using their voices to energise and emphasise their message. We will also look at some methods for appearing more confident and for calming nerves.
Benefits
After the workshop participants will:
- Feel more connected to the others in the group.
- Feel more excited and confident about giving presentations.
- Create more engaging presentations with more varied content, so that audiences will be much less likely to lose interest.
- Have some tools for warming up their voices.
- Know how to give more energy and emphasis to their discourse.
- Know how to deal with stage fright and nerves.
- Use friendly and confident body language.
Hosted by Kirsten Tinkler
About the Host
I am a native speaker and a communication expert on many levels as I have more than 20 years of experience as a performer (music and theatre) and more than 30 years of experience as a teacher and facilitator. A charismatic sensitive and hilarious performer, I have been involved as a musician, actor and creator in theatre projects and have been going into Official Language Schools and Secondary Schools for the last 13 years with my cultural activities which range from storytelling, talks on writers including telling their short stories to interactive talks on social history and workshops on presentation skills. I have worked as a language consultant and teacher for many years. I worked at ESADE Business and Law School for 14 years, until recently, teaching modules on Presentation Skills, Persuasive Speeches, Effective Writing Skills, Negotiations, Conflict Management and Meetings. I also have a long history of teaching in-company classes on communication skills in English both on-site and online for companies such as Novartis, Caixabank, Microsoft and many other tech companies. I am very well versed in Non-Violent Communication and specialised in difficult conversations and giving feedback. Ultimately, I would say that my aim in all my work, whether artistic or business communication related, is to make this world a kinder place, holding space for emotion and for transparency.
Client Requirements
A microphone for audiences of more than 45 people, whiteboard, projector and computer / laptop that connects with the projector. For workshops I would also need groupwork tables and chairs.
Past Clients
Novartis, Grifols, Caixabank, Microsoft - always through an intermediary. I´ve worked directly with libraries, secondary schools and Official Language Schools in the Catalonia region of Spain,
Focus Areas
Creative/CultureDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Languages
Catalan, English, Spanish
Travel Locations
I´d be willing to travel to cities within Europe, as long as there is a direct flight from Barcelona and my travel expenses are paid.
Corporate Experience
Significant
Certifications & Credentials
I hold a Spanish certificate confirming that I have not committed any offences towards minors.
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Performing
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