Business Presentation Skills for Consultants
The time spent preparing for a great presentation is a powerful investment. Start your journey toward persuasive and compelling leadership communication today to deliver exceptional impact.
Who this course is for
Designed specifically for Junior, Mid-Tier, and Senior Executives who need to pitch to colleagues, secure clients, or motivate large groups. If your presentation influences business outcomes, this is for you.
The challenge
The difference between winning a new contract and losing it often comes down to your ability to deliver a high-impact presentation and successfully engage your audience. Most efforts lack the essential structure and compelling narrative needed to truly connect and persuade.
The goal: true impact
Your presentation delivery should be effortless, elegant, and maximize impact. We teach you the hard work, preparation, and dedication required to achieve this mastery, moving you beyond just arranging basic slides to becoming a master communicator.
What you will master: learner outcomes
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-stakes presentations in English for diverse global audiences and purposes.
- Develop a persuasive narrative and definitive structure for maximum clarity and retention.
- Enhance your oral language and delivery techniques, eliminating filler words and projecting confidence.
- Assess and refine your impact and audience engagement through rigorous self-evaluation and metrics.
Comprehensive course structure: 20 lessons to mastery
Part 1: Defining Purpose & Audience
Master the foundational elements: Audience analysis, setting a clear purpose, and establishing metrics for success to maximize the impact of your communication.
- What is a presentation? Why are you Presenting?
- Nail the Purpose. Who is your Audience?
- Measures of Success.
- So, you need to do a presentation... (Storytelling foundation)
- Deciding on the Format.
Part 2: The Narrative & Structure
Learn how to craft a truly compelling message. We focus on developing a powerful narrative and using the Minto structure to build your core argument, hook your audience, and present your solution.
- Honing in on your main idea - The Core Message.
- From Headings to Headlines (Engaging Titles).
- Crafting the Message - The Hook (Grabbing Engagement).
- Identify the Need, Problem, or Opportunity (The Conflict).
- The Solution and Call to Action (Catalyst for Change).
Part 3: Visuals & Oral Language
Transform your slides into powerful aids. This module covers selecting the right media, applying graphic design principles for effective visuals, and mastering clear, confident oral language delivery.
- Using Media for Arguments, Data, and Evidence.
- Make it Visible & Memorable (Graphic Design Principles for slides).
- Utilise Your Resources.
- Avoiding filler and crutch words.
- Making things run smoothly (Troubleshooting).
Part 4: Delivery & Follow-Through
Achieve peak performance. Master mental preparation, flawless execution for maximum impact, strategies for answering tough questions, and successful team/virtual delivery to ensure lasting engagement.
- Practice and Rehearsal.
- Mental Preparation (Embracing the Nerves).
- Time to Deliver (Maximum Impact).
- Answering the Tough Questions.
- Team and Virtual Delivery Options.
Time to complete
Course content
- Business Presentation Skills, Lesson 5: Honing in on your Main Idea
- Presentation Skills for Consultants 1: Getting Started
- Presentation Skills for Consultants 2: Planning Your Presentation
- Presentation Skills for Consultants 3: Understanding Your Audience
- Presentation Skills for Consultants 4: Choosing the Right Presentation Format