Powerful Presentaions for IMPACT !
Description
Presentation skills are an essential component of effective working in the 21st century. This innovative workshop doesn’t deal with a ‘right way’ to present, but with how to fully understand the environment and dynamics of making successful presentations through the unique IMPACT™ model.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from two experienced presenters, each with their own very different experiences and application of their Powerful Presentations for IMPACT™ model. Both Andy McCann and Stuart Watkins have regularly been featured in the national press, in business publications and are recognised experts in the respective field.
“If there is one thing that I will remember about the rather busy conference it is Andy’s talk.” Professor Lalit Kalra C, H Kings College London
"Stuart Watkins is absolutely amazing." Roy Noble, BBC Wales
Who should attend?
This session will support those who are new to giving presentations; those who have some experience but want to make more effective presentations; or those experienced presenters who want to make more dynamic and powerful presentations.
“Andy, I was fascinated, not only by the content, but by the brilliance of your delivery.” Karen Morgan, Manager Utility Warehouse
"Stuart, thank you for performing with such magic in the presence of HRH The Duchess of Gloucester." Gail Griffiths, BobathCymru
Who will the workshop benefit?
This workshop will provide an energised atmosphere through which our experts have the skills to develop, not only the planning and delivery required for making successful presentations, but also with the psychological skills required to harness any associated and predicted anxiety.
“Andy provided the most entertaining and interesting of all the conference presentations.” Patrick Davies, DRPM Office for Wales Performance
"We booked Stuart to entertain guests at a dinner party, we expected the magic, what we didn’t expect was such a dynamic display of showmanship. I remain unsure whether Stuart is an entertainer who happens to be a great magician or vice versa….Thanks Stuart – we loved you!” Kyla Dawe, North Somerset NHS-Feb 2008
“Andy recently hosted our Wales conference for us and we are hugely pleased with its success. It is by far the most professional event we have staged and that is very much attributable to Andy's skills as a facilitator and his very inspirational motivational contributions throughout the day. He had a real impact on the day, showing delegates how positive thinking can triumph over adversity, and leaving all 60 of us with the clear message that we are capable of far more than we dare to imagine. Andy was able to use his personal experiences to deliver some key messages on performance and continuous improvement, and to illustrate how highly performing teams can stay at the top whilst striving to increase the quality of the outputs they deliver. I am now much more confident that our regional team can rise and meet the challenges that lay ahead.” Brian Evans FIS Area Fraud Manager, Wales (FIS Ymchwilydd Twyll Ardal, Cymru)
Course Overview
This workshop can be made as theoretical or practical as required by the group and flexible in terms of needs. In order to enable learning outcomes to be achieved in a unique and fun way it will include discussion, debates and a critical exploration of:
- Introduction to presenting Good & bad habits
- Dealing with common fears Preparing to speak
- Dealing with nerves Building self confidence
- Creating a confident impression Presentation Delivery Skills
- Improving your voice Speaking with confidence
- Using confident body language Planning the Presentation
- The key elements to good structure Defining your purpose
- Making a strong opening Selecting key points
- Knowing your Audience Closing effectively
- Utilising multi media facilities Handouts
Course Facilitator
Andy McCann frequently finds himself addressing audiences ranging from brain surgeons to job seekers and claims that only on rare occassions does he have the luxury of knowing what he is taking about! He is Managing Director of AMCAN Training, which is one of Wales’ leading corporate training and consultancy companies and he is in wide demand as a speaker due to his inspirational, accessible style drawing from an expertise which includes over 20 years first hand experience of elite sport performance, education, health and business. This is supplemented with a personal story of a fight back from a serious brain injury aged 37 for which, out of over 900 nominations, he received a UK Award for Courage after a unanimous decision by the judges.
Andy has been featured on TV, radio and in the local and national press. He is an internationally published author and in 2007 was nominated for the prestigious Glen Dimplex Writer’s Award. Later the same year he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, which is the Society’s highest category of membership.
“Andy is an excellent speaker and the interactive nature of the session ensured full participation from the audience, even those who would not normally join in. I would recommend Andy to speak at any meeting as he is able to tailor the topic to suit the audience and this is an enviable skill.” Kirstie Moons, Associate Director for DCP Education, Dental Postgraduate Department, Cardiff University.
Stuart Watkins is an award winning performer who has been firmly established as one of 
the UKs top entertainers specialising in the growing popularity of close-up & table magic. With over 20 years experience, he has performed for royalty and many celebrities such as Lenny Henry, Phillip Schofield, Bobby Davro, The Manic Street Preachers and Charlotte Church to name but a few.
In addition, he has added his magical presence to the world of television and radio. Worst Jobs in History-Episode 4 (Channel4-Consultant Only), The Saturday Show (ITV), Juice (BBC Wales), The Weakest Link (BBC2), Test The Nation (BBC1), Hotel Babylon Series3 (BBC1), FansTV (ITVWales).
"One of Wales' top magicians" The Western Mail
