Introduction
In today’s leadership landscape, the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively is essential for influencing stakeholders, inspiring teams, and driving organizational success. This program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, is designed to enhance the public speaking and presentation capabilities of leaders in dynamic and high-stakes environments.
The course focuses on developing strong communication presence, structuring impactful messages, and delivering presentations with confidence and clarity. Participants will learn how to engage diverse audiences, manage challenging situations, and use storytelling and persuasive techniques to communicate effectively at executive and organizational levels.
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Develop confidence and presence in public speaking
- Structure and deliver clear, impactful presentations
- Communicate ideas persuasively to different audiences
- Apply storytelling techniques in leadership communication
- Use voice, body language, and tone effectively
- Manage stage presence and overcome speaking anxiety
- Handle questions, objections, and difficult audiences
- Utilize visual aids and presentation tools effectively
- Enhance executive-level communication and influence
Target Audience
This program is designed for:
- Executives and Senior Leaders
- Managers and Department Heads
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Public Sector Officials and Spokespersons
- Professionals required to present, lead meetings, or speak publicly
- Individuals seeking to enhance their communication and presentation skills
Outline
Day 1: Foundations of Public Speaking for Leaders
- The Role of Communication in Leadership
- Characteristics of Effective Speakers
- Understanding Audience Types and Expectations
- Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence
- Developing Personal Speaking Style
- Introduction to Speech Structure
Day 2: Structuring and Designing Presentations
- Planning and Organizing Presentation Content
- Structuring Messages for Clarity and Impact
- Opening and Closing Techniques
- Storytelling in Leadership Communication
- Designing Effective Visual Aids (Slides, Charts)
- Preparing for Different Types of Presentations
Day 3: Delivery Techniques and Speaker Presence
- Voice Control, Tone, and Clarity
- Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication
- Managing Stage Presence and Movement
- Engaging and Maintaining Audience Attention
- Using Technology and Presentation Tools
- Practice Sessions with Feedback
Day 4: Advanced Communication and Audience Engagement
- Persuasive Communication Techniques
- Handling Questions and Objections
- Managing Difficult Audiences and Situations
- Building Credibility and Influence
- Delivering Executive Briefings
- Interactive Communication Techniques
Day 5: High-Impact Presentations and Performance
- Delivering High-Stakes Presentations
- Communication in Meetings and Conferences
- Personal Branding through Public Speaking
- Final Presentation Practice and Evaluation
- Feedback and Coaching
- Developing a Personal Action Plan for Improvement
About Paris
Lying on the River Seine, Paris is commonly referred to as the city for lovers, but it's actually a fantastic place for anyone to visit and explore. It's full of history, art, literature and amazing architecture for starters, but is also well known as being home to high fashion, which makes it a popular shopping destination. Visitors to the French Capital will find both high-end designer stores and quirky boutiques. The attractions of Paris range for art museums to shopping to simply taking a walk and soaking up the atmosphere. To top it all off, Paris has plenty of superb food and drink, in case there weren't already enough reasons to travel to Paris.
Things to do and places to visit in Paris
Anyone who travels to Paris is in for a treat, as it is a beautiful city full of atmosphere. Many of Paris' attractions are world-famous, but it's also a city where you can find hidden gems. Taking a flight to Paris for a short visit is really like visiting a number of different cities, as all of its neighbourhoods, or arrondissements, have their own distinct character. Examples include the medieval Latin Quarter and the bohemian Marais. Each and every one is worth exploring.
Great things to do in Paris include:
- Checking out the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
- Seeing renowned masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
- Taking a tour of the impressive, albeit slightly creepy, Paris Catacombs.
- Marvelling at the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Browsing the designer stores around the Champs-Elysees.
- Munching snails in one of the city's haute cuisine eateries.
- Visiting the graves of luminaries including Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison at Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
- Admiring the imposing Arc de Triomphe.
- Wandering around the boutiques of the Marais district.
- Watching the famous Paris St-Germain football team play.
- Taking in the Impressionist art at the Musee D'Orsay.
- Watching the world go by from a cafe terrace.
- Visiting the distinctive Centre Georges Pompidou.