Personal Impact

Two days

How to influence others with natural authority and charisma

This intensive, two-day course will look at every aspect of your personal performance: how you communicate, your use of Emotional Intelligence, your physical presence, how you can build rapport, deal with crisis situations and handle pressure. It is delivered by two trainers (including Ken). We will take you through proven exercises and techniques that will help you in all work situations, whether chairing meetings, building relationships with clients or pitching for new business.

Drawing on some of the special techniques actors use to project presence, power and charisma, this course will enable you to take a fresh and objective look at the way you come across and then step up to a higher level of effectiveness. It will help you develop your strengths and personality to unlock your authentic self.

Key focus

  • Increase your personal impact and credibility
  • Maximise your verbal and visual communication skills
  • Speak fluently and confidently, even under stress
  • Handle difficult meetings sensitively and constructively
  • Deliver confident, convincing presentations
  • Win the ongoing respect of your colleagues
  • Encourage committed, creative teamwork
  • Minimise aggression, conflict and misunderstandings
  • Encourage first-class performance from colleagues and staff
  • Build a stronger rapport with team members and clients

Course Structure

DAY ONE

Part One: Understanding impact

Course introduction

Understanding and using Emotional Intelligence

Understanding team dynamics

Individual statements

Video recording a mini-presentation

The qualities of effective speakers

Analysis of the traits effective speakers convey

Part Two: Presence and charisma

Focus when speaking

Developing vocal clarity and ownership of your message

Video feedback

Individual feedback on how you come across

Determining the next steps

Strengthening body language and vocal range

Centring energy

Being grounded, centred and relaxed under pressure

Part Three: Presenting with impact

Communicating through powerful presentations

Making presentations vivid and concise

Structuring a presentation

Creating rapport

Effective language and dealing with jargon

Effective openings and closings

Visual aids

Four levels of visual aids

Using PowerPoint effectively

Contact us for further details on our business courses and personal training services