Create an outstanding presentation!
Transform your presentations in a 3-day workshop
October 7-9, in Atlanta, GA
Taught by Ellen Finkelstein
Do your sales/proposal presentations seem to hit a brick wall? Do you find it hard to get approval for your proposals? Is your audience bored?
Presentation skills are important for your career! Learn how to:
- Get your audience to ask you back
- Create professional and clear PowerPoint presentations
- Be seen as a leader — stand out above the rest in a struggling economy
You can succeed with presentations!
It's not as hard as you think. 
You just need to know:
- Basic principles for content development.
- Principles of design for non-designers
- Delivery techniques that keep your audience glued in their seats
You need to know, but you also need to practice. This small-group, 3-day workshop is a rare opportunity to learn from an experienced teacher, get supportive feedback, and practice what you learn. But more about that in a minute.
By the end of the workshop, you'll know how to:
- Use the persuasive model to get action from your audience
- Create visuals that help people understand, remember, and decide
- Avoid the "Death by PowerPoint" syndrome, and instead enliven communication
- Get your audience's attention and keep their interest
- Turn your anxiety into energy!
- Draw your audience into the communication process
- Develop a presentation from scratch
Why should you learn from me?
I've been writing about and teaching PowerPoint and presenting skills since 1997. It wasn't always easy for me. My first attempts to design slides were ridiculed. My first speaking engagements were scary and not very successful. I had to learn and practice principles that I could apply to presenting. I'd like to pass these on to you.
I'm the author of:
- How to Do Everything with PowerPoint 2007
- PowerPoint for Teachers: Dynamic Presentations and Interactive Classroom Projects
- 101 Tips Every PowerPoint User Should Know (e-book)
Comments from readers, clients, and attendees:
"Ellen comes well prepared with useful information to help you become a more persuasive and powerful communicator. She condenses an enormous amount of information into the workshop, leaving you with ample tools and valuable resources." - Mark Petrick, Senior Projects Coordinator
"You might be able to read how to do something in PowerPoint, but having Ellen walk you through the technique is much more effective. This course is time well spent." - Paul Cleland, Veterinary Affairs Manager
"It really gave me the know-how to deliver an amazing sales presentation."
-Christina Lang
"WOW! I am blown away." -Ron Pero, Owner, Magnadev Corp.
"I wrote a PPT last week using the "Tell'n'ShowSM idea. Worked beautifully. Not surprisingly I ended up with graphically oriented, rather than word oriented, slides. I also wrote the presentation using Word and then figured what visual aids would emphasize something being said. Then brought it all over to PPT. Just the opposite of what I used to do, which was start by opening PPT, pull up the standard bullet point slide and start writing. Thanks for the help!" -Bob Stein
Who should attend?
This workshop is for professionals who want to gain more business, get that promotion, or gain recognition in their profession. You should know the basics of PowerPoint (or other slide program) .
This will be a small group, so that everyone can receive individual attention and feedback.
What's the structure of the workshop?
The workshop takes place over 3 days. The hours are 9:30 - 12:30 and 1:30 to 4:30 each day. Each step of the way, you'll learn principles and then practice them. The result will be a fully-developed 7-8 minute presentation.
Day 1: All about content! You'll learn how to use your goal to drive the rest of your content, how to use the persuasive model, how to use copywriting principles to get the results you want, and how to use the Tell 'n' ShowSM method to communicate clearly. You'll work individually and in pairs to write an effective 7-8 minute speech, incorporating what you've learned. You'll practice and modify until others say they "get" your message.
Day 2: All about design! You'll learn techniques that anyone can use to communicate visually so that your audience clearly understands and remembers what you're saying. During this session, I'll demonstrate in PowerPoint. You'll then work individually to create slides for your presentation. (You can use any presentation software that you have.)
Day 3: All about delivery! You'll learn how to have a conversation with your audience, rather than talk to them, as well as techniques to polish your speaking. You'll start practicing in pairs. I'll videotape your first efforts so you can see the result, adjust, and try again. You'll practice alone and in pairs. Then we'll all come back for a final delivery (videotaped), and a celebration! You'll get the videotape to take home.
What does it cost?
Just $595 for the three days. (Many people pay $1,000 or more for workshops that cover only a portion of this content.) You'll get $100 off for early registration on or before August 20, so you'll pay only $495. Plus, there's a 15% discount for non-profit organizations.
Travel & hotels
The workshop will be in downtown Atlanta. As soon as we've decided on the specific location, we'll let you know.
When and where?
Wednesday, October 7 - Friday, October 9
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Exact location to be determined
Atlanta, Georgia
What should you bring?
You'll bring an existing presentation or the outline of one you want to give. You'll also need to bring your laptop with PowerPoint or other presentation software on it. This workshop is not theoretical; you'll walk out with a real presentation that you know how to deliver successfully.
Bonuses!
You'll get the following free bonuses when you attend.
Bonus 1: A workbook with all the main points of the workshop. You'll also use the workbook for your notes. The result will be a valuable resource for many years to come.
Bonus 2: My e-book, 101 Tips Every PowerPoint User Should Know
Bonus 3: My e-book, 7 Steps to Great Images
Bonus 4: My video: "One Point Per Slide"
Bonus 5: My narrated presentation: Tell 'n' ShowSM
Bonus 6: My e-book, The Lost Art of Persuasion.
Bonus 7: My white paper: "From Death by PowerPoint to Life by PowerPoint with the Tell 'n' ShowSM method. (Not yet available anywhere else!)
Remember, the $100 early registration discount ends August 15th!
Questions?
Email me or call me at 641-919-7832 between 10am and 4pm Central Time.
Want another alternative?
Would you like the same content in a self-study course? You won't get the personal feedback and expert attention, but you won't have to travel and you'll spend less money. Read more about the self-study course!
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