The Master Presenter
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Trainer & Testimonials

JOSEPH SOMMERVILLE (PhD)  shows professionals how to increase sales, visibility and credibility through more effective communication.  Clients call his approach “street wise, results-driven and expertise based.” He is the author of Rainmaking Presentations, published by Palgrave Macmillan, as well as numerous articles on how to create more effective presentations for trade and professional journals. He educates television audiences on corporate communication issues in forums such as CNBC’s Smart Money and Channel News Asia. He has consulted extensively in the energy, healthcare, IT, financial and public service sectors.

His unique system for designing, developing and delivering powerful presentations is based on research from over 8,000 presentations. He has shown over 1500 participants from 25 countries how to create better presentations. He is known for his results-driven approach and facilitative style.

Dr. Sommerville received his AB from Wabash College and his MA and PhD from the University of Iowa. He has held academic positions at Wabash College, Indiana University, the University of Iowa, the Nanyang Business School, the School of Communication Studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and the MBA Program at Houston Baptist University.

TESTIMONIALS

“Interesting programme. Trainer was able to share useful tips and that I can employ straight away in my next presentation.”
……Senior Manager, Media Development Authority

“This is one trainer that really does the work.  He shares his knowledge with us, gets us excited to do better in our next presentation.  I really learned something.”
…Operations Manager, Singapore Management University

“I like the way the lecture material was delivered by the trainer. Dr Joseph was very knowledgeable and he was very effective in highlighting important concepts.”
…Assistant Director, Police NS Department

“Dr Joseph’s delivery is lively and is able to capture your attention. The points given are insightful and are  going to help me in my future presentations.”
…Project Manager, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

“The presentation is interesting & captivating. The examples used are very useful & aided my understanding of the subjects.  Congrats!”
…Department Head, Central Narcotics Bureau

“Lives up to the promotional materials.”
…Project Manager, Defence Science & Technology Agency

“Course was beneficial in that I have learnt that preparation is the key to a good presentation”
…Senior Manager, Workforce Development Agency

“It was a great program! Certainly useful. Speaker is engaging.”
…Director, Education, Singapore Discovery Centre Ltd

“Excellent workshop! Really worth the time and effort to attend.”
…Assistant Superintendent, Singapore Police Force

“Very interesting and lots of tips for people wanting to be a good presenter”
…Head of Admin, Institute of Technical Education

Programme

No matter your experience or presentation ability, with the right system, anyone can be successful as a presenter.  Now you can master the system through an interactive, hands-on 1-day workshop.

The 7 Keys to Powerful Presentations System is based on the research from over 8,000 presentations & the result of over 19 years of research, analysis & testing.  Topics include:-

  • Successful presentations characteristics
  • Presentation objectives
  • T.A.R.G.E.T.  message development
  • Execute Presentation Analysis Profile™
  • Audience profiling
  • Audience response strategies
  • Crafting an audience-centered message
  • Develop powerful intros & conclusions
  • Arranging the presentation
  • Develop modular strategies
  • Providing proof of concept
  • Use of anecdotes, narratives and examples
  • Make sense of statistics & technical info
  • Developing a language strategy
  • Write for the ear
  • Language that resonates with your audience
  • I.M.P.A.C.T. principle on visuals
  • Create both technical & non-technical visuals
  • Add impact to the message
  • Unlock the secrets to persuasive delivery
  • Overcome nervousness

FREE: Presentation Toolkit for preparing, organizing & planning your next presentation.

Overview

Sadly, expertise doesn’t really matter—unless you can communicate it to others.  Some of the very brightest professionals are less successful than they could be simply because they can’t communicate their expertise in a way that resonates with the audience.

It isn’t the attorney who knows the most about the law who is always the most successful.  Nor is it the insurance professional who best understands his products that makes the most sales. What about the professional in your office who is an expert in her field?

As a result, our audience gets distracted and tunes out. we have difficulty making our messages understood and influencing our audience.

We seldom consider ourselves to be boring presenters, yet often that’s exactly what we are. We may be passionate about our message, but we are unable to craft it in a way that captivates and resonates with our audience.

RESEARCH HAS REVEALED !
Presentation Savvy is the most critical communication skill needed to move up in today’s business environment, according to a national survey of 725 upper and middle managers.

A study by Roffey Park finds that 84.6% of the 372 managers surveyed believe that skilled communicators make good leaders.

In The Master Presenter workshop, you will acquire The 7 Keys to Creating Powerful Presentations System, which is based on the research from over 8,000 presentations and the result of over 20 years of research, analysis and testing.  Our very long list of testimonies from past participants bear testament to the usefulness and effectiveness of this training.

ACQUIRE ADVANCED SKILLS:

  • 10 transitions that help your audience follow your message
  • 10 things that add life to your presentation and keep interest levels at their peak
  • 10 techniques to handle difficult questions and maintain your cool
  • 10 strategies to deal with hostile audiences and disarm hecklers
  • 11 different types of visuals and when to use each for maximum effect
  • 12 delivery habits that always annoy listeners and how to avoid them
  • 16 little-known tips for information to help you customize your message
  • 21 presentation practices that engage the audience
  • 28 techniques that show the audience how you provide value
  • 32 strategies that quickly and effectively generate your content

DATE: 22 February 2012

TIME: 9am – 5pm

VENUE: Holiday Inn Singapore, Orchard City Centre

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