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A one-day course – book now!

Date: 25th September 2015

The fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd! While this may seem surprising, it’s fair to say that whatever your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively. And while some people are comfortable communicating one-on-one, it can be a completely different story when speaking in front of an audience.
This CPD accredited MasterClass is specifically designed to develop and improve your presentation skills to increase your confidence and contribute to powerful presentations. During this course you will learn how to deliver high quality presentations, gain a better understanding of the structures required to deliver effective presentations and the key success factors to engage your audience. You are going to learn how to plan, compose and deliver a brilliant speech and/or presentation.

The only way to combat your fear of public speaking is to practice; here at CMG you’ll get an opportunity to put your new skills into practice in a safe environment. You will learn easy to practice tools to help you cope with nerves, get your message across memorably, structure your material for the best impact and present to audiences of varied sizes.

In just one day you’ll have taken the first steps to becoming an effective presenter, you will be able to control your nerves and deal with common fears, you will be able to speak more confidently in front of an audience, you will know how to develop ideas, plan and structure a presentation for high impact and you will have enjoyed the experience!

Through practical assessments during the MasterClass you will get opportunities to evaluate your existing presentation and public speaking skills and identify areas for possible improvements. You will develop an understanding of verbal and non-verbal communications and you will have the opportunity to practice your new skills to support your future delivery of presentations. . It will enable you to make fearless presentations in the future and have the confidence of knowing that you have the audience on your side.

It is fun and effective with plenty of opportunities to practice.

  • Understanding key principles of effective communication
  • Preparation and planning of powerful presentations
  • Learning the power of body language and Manage the power of your voice.
  • Plan your presentation for impact on your audience
  • Understanding what people want from a presentation.
  • Work the audience and stimulate them
  • How to make boring technical presentations come to life.
  • Manage stage fright – Free up your body language to create the right impression.
  • Understand how to use visual aids correctly.
  • Develop your personal presentation style
  • Bring your presentations to life for major impact.
  • Field questions effectively – Practical tips to deal with difficult situations and questions
  • Controlling questions
  • Manage difficult delegates
  • Know the pitfalls to avoid.
  • Effective feedback on your presentation style

On completion you will receive your CMG MasterClass Certificate as well as your CPD Certificate containing 5 Structured CPD Points.

sonya_meekel_100x100Sonya Meekel
MSc M.A, BSc Eng, P.G Dip.Proj Man, P.G Dip Ed, C.Eng, M.I.E.I., Lecturer Dublin Institute of TechnologySonya has extensive management experience having worked as a Consultant Engineer and as Project Manager within the construction sector for several years.Having worked for companies such as ABM Europe, White Young Green and Balzar Engineering, Sonya was responsible for the management and coordination of numerous teams and developed the practice of understanding, developing and deploying people and their skills. Sonya now lecturers in DIT, where she specialises in People and Project Management. She is also currently active in the areas of management and training for international projects.

Training Environment:

CMG Professional Training courses take place at our state-of-the-art training facility in the Apex Building situated in the Beacon Quarter of Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18. The CMG Training Centre is accessible by the Luas, (Sandyford line, Stillorgan stop – 6 mins walk) several bus options (the number 11 travels from O Connell street Dublin and stops directly outside the training centre) and we are situated very close to the M50 at the Beacon Hospital corner. There are several car parks within a three minute walk from the training centre with very competitive ‘all day’ parking rates and we have a range of coffee shops (including Starbucks) as well as shops and restaurants nearby.

Date, Time & Venue:

Date:  25th September, 2015

Times: 9.30 am to 4.00pm

Venue: Apex Business Centre, Blackthorn Road, Sandyford Dublin 18

Course Cost:

This course costs €345.00 per person and includes course documentation and light refreshments. While the course fee does not include lunch, we do provide freshly made sandwiches, nespresso coffee and a range of teas and fresh juice for those who require a light lunch. Alternatively you can avail of the local food stores and coffee shops opposite the training centre for hot food or alternative lunch options.

   Telephone:+353 1 2933650

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General Terms and Conditions: Full Payment is due on booking. In the event of payment by cheque, must be received within seven days from date of invoice and in any case must be paid prior to attending the training course. If you are unable to attend, a substitute attendee may be sent at any time for no additional charge. Cancellations must be received in writing, by fax or letter, no later than 14 days prior to the event for a refund. Regrettably, no refunds can be made after that date. CMG Training reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the advertised training programme including a change of venue. The views expressed by the Trainers are not necessarily those held by the organisers, nor is the organiser responsible for tutors/trainers opinions or statements.

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