Confident and Persuasive Presentations

Learn to inform, persuade and inspire by overcoming nerves and developing your unique presenting style.

  • Explore strategies to overcome fear and control those stomach butterflies.
  • Develop skills for creating and delivering content naturally, credibly and effectively.
  • Practice how to project authority and confidence.
  • Explore how public speaking can be exhilarating, confidence-giving, and fun.
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  • What is covered in the course?
    • What makes a good presentation.
    • Presenting to large and small groups.
    • Knowing your audience.
    • Practice using effective presentation tools.
    • Preparation and delivery of a presentation.

  • Should I attend?

    This course is suitable for a broad range of people who are looking to develop their confidence in delivering presentations.

  • How will I benefit?

    You will gain:

    • an understanding of how to develop your natural speaking style
    • practical strategies to overcome fear, reduce self-consciousnes, and control nervous reactions
    • a range of tools and methods for creating and delivering content naturally, credibly and effectively that can be deployed right away in your work
    • approaches for projecting authority and confidence, even if nervous
    • an appreciation for public speaking – the exhilaration, confidence-giving, and enjoyment of creating a connection with your auidence.

  • How will my organisation benefit?

    Your organisation will gain:

    • an individual with improved confidence and capability in delivering work-related presentations that geninuely inform, motivate, and influence
    • an individual with improved, ‘audience focused’, interactions with clients, customers, stakeholders and colleagues
    • increased engagement and understanding of key organisational messages presented.

    Need customised training for your organisation?

    Contact our team to discuss customising this course to meet your needs.

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  • AQF Equivalence, Articulation Pathways CPD Points and Certification
    • You will receive a soft copy University of Adelaide Certificate of Completion.
    • This PACE course may contribute to earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points or credit. Many professional associations accredit CPD at a standard rate of 1 hour of professional development / learning=1 CPD point. This should be used as a guide only and confirmation should be sought from your accrediting body prior to registration in any PACE course or program.
David used excellent visuals to explain points, and practiced what he preached. Just delightful!past participant

What will I receive as part of this course?

  • course materials (PDF copy for tablet on request)
  • certificate of Completion and training record
  • refreshments during the day, including a light lunch on full day courses for in person attendance
  • post course evaluation.

What should I bring to the course?

Our courses are designed to be work-related and interactive. Please bring current workplace examples related to this topic for use on the day.

Available course dates:

  • 20 May, 2025 (Tue., 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

    Course Start Date: 20 May, 2025 (Tue., 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
    Location: L 7, 10 Pulteney St. Adelaide
    Instructor(s):
    David Rawlings BA (Journalism)

    David is an online professional who has been working on the web for nearly 20 years. He has experience with more than 1500 web sites and is a seasoned presenter, delivering workshops and lectures in online communication, writing for the web and social media strategy and creative. He was formerly the online editor of one of Adelaide’s most visited web sites – the University of Adelaide. He has worked in communication in roles as a senior PR consultant, online consultant and copyeditor with local and national businesses. He is also an experienced trainer in the web, social media and communication. He has been an international lecturer in online communication in South-East Asia since 2001 and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of South Australia in public relations, writing for social media and the web and online communication. David is also the author of two books on social media strategy in education and small enterprise. David’s workshops are dynamic, informative and will provide a hands-on experience for anyone working in online communication.

    Schedule number: 8548
    Required fees: Price
    Registration (GST Free)$850.00
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