Presentation Tips

8 Not So Obvious Tips For Your Next Presentation

One of the most important keys to confidence on stage while presenting is actually not a natural speaking ability or self assurance but rather, PREPARATION.

Of course, it's not the only key but if you invest the time on preparation, you will be sure to achieve the confidence you seek for your next presentation and this is also the case for a business meeting, meeting an important client, negotiating with your staff, and it goes on and on.

"If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax." - Abraham Lincoln

Read any book, article or attend any workshop or training on public speaking and the key message is to PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE. You will be doing yourself a huge injustice by not giving a presentation the appropriate preparation. Even the most experienced speakers spend a certain amount of time on preparation.

Years ago, I would spend at least three hours preparing for a 90-minute presentation and this did not include all the time I spend crafting and editing my content! Overall, the ratio was 1:4, meaning four hours of preparation for every hour on stage.

I'd like to share 8 less well-known preparation tips that have helped me tremendously over the years.

Assuming that you have prepared your content and you have practiced and rehearsed it thoroughly, here are some extra preparation tips that will give you the winning edge.

1. Find out as much about your audience as possible such as age group, familiarity with your material, interest, reason for attending your presentation, etc. so that you can add references that are relevant to those in attendance to build rapport.

2. If you will be offering a Q&A session, think of the three worst questions coming from the biggest skeptics in your audience and rehearse how you will answer them. You will definitely feel a lot more confident about managing your audience and not being caught off guard!

3. If possible, arrange to present in the morning. If it is after lunch, you will have to deal with the "after lunch" drop in energy, especially if you will be dimming the lights to show your PowerPoint. (please refer to previous newsletters on why you should NOT use PowerPoint).


4. Go to the venue an hour before your presentation to familiarize yourself with the room layout and get your technical preparation sorted well before you start (that is, if you absolutely must use PowerPoint). This is also the time for you to test the microphone and stand on stage to visualize your audience and your success. This may not be possible sometimes if you are presenting in a client's office but in those instances, ask for 10-15 minutes to set up.

5. Arrange to have someone introduce you and brief this person on how to introduce you for credibility and to prepare the audience in anticipation of your presentation. Most MCs just read off your bio instead of introduce a speaker properly. It's up to you to make sure they prepare the stage for you.

6. Set yourself up for success by planting your colleagues or supporters in strategic positions throughout the room. This is so they can send you encouragement and affirmation while you are speaking. If presenting in a boardroom, have your colleagues sit in the audience instead of next to you.

7. Properly hydrate yourself hours before your presentation so that you are alert and full of mental energy. Avoid rich food or caffeine before you speak.

8. Clear your mind and focus on empowering words right before you speak. If you are still going over your content, it means you have not prepared or rehearsed enough. If this is the case, it's too late now to worry about what come after this section or what to say at which point. Just focus on a powerful opening/greeting to set you off on a high note.

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You have many ways to set yourself up for success for your next presentation. Be sure to prepare, prepare, prepare!

"Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation." - Robert H. Schuller

Read on below to find out about our upcoming Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop and how you can accelerate your skills as a public speaker in just one day!

April 21 Workshop

Upcoming Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop - Monday, April 21st

In Just One Day, You Will Learn the Skills and Tools to Deliver a Dynamic Presentation in Front Of An Audience Confidently, Effortlessly and Flawlessly!

What You Will Learn At Our Workshop:

You will discover your unique presentation style and strengths as a "leader in communication" and explore your public speaking persona. You will do this by delivering presentations and receiving immediate feedback.

During this one day workshop, you will be coached "real-time" on preparation, delivery and presentation. We learn the most quickly by DOING so be prepared to STEP UP, take action during this workshop and exponentially accelerate your skills as a public speaker.

This workshop will teach you how to:

1. Prepare your speech for maximum impact

2. Create a compelling and memorable message

3. Present your content in a powerful and meaningful way

4. Make a strong impression with your audience

5. Develop rapport and engage with your audience

6. Learn how to prepare a smooth and flawless presentation with limited time

7. Control nervousness and anxiety

8. Adopt empowering and secret techniques that the world's most accomplished speakers use

There's more!

* Learn how to use PowerPoint more effectively

* Create personalized techniques for you to use anytime

* Receive genuine and supportive feedback from a live audience!

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Date: Monday, April 21, 2008
Time: 10:00am to 6:30pm
Venue: 15/F Grandview Commercial Centre, 29-32 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, HK
Cost: HK$1,980 for one - HK$3,500 for two
To Register: Send email to Apr21dps@biz-results.net for or call +852 3102 8032 or register online by clicking on the icon in upper right hand corner.

Please CLICK HERE to read our client testimonials.

Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop - this Saturday!

Hello and welcome back to our website! We ran another fun-packed and results focused workshop last week on Monday, February 18th. If you missed out, our next workshop on Saturday, March 1, 2008.

If you have been thinking about brushing up on your presentation skills, step up and join us this Saturday! We enable participants to fully experience the entire process of public speaking, from structuring a speech, uncovering a key message, preparation, handling stage fright and delivery. All this within one day and guaranteed for results!

Please register NOW if you would like to take part as our spots are filling up!

March 1 Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop

Date: Saturday, March 1, 2008
Venue: 15/F Grandview Commercial Centre, 29-32 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, HK
Cost: $1,980 for one - HK$3,500 for two
To Register: Send an email to march1dps@biz-results.net for a registration form or click on the icon in the upper right hand column to register online.

Course fee includes one-day workshop and personal coaching. Due to the limited availability, reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. You are urged to book NOW if you wish to attend. No additional discounts will be offered.

Note: Our workshop fees will increase as of April 2008.

Best Kept Secrets on Public Speaking

What really separates a good speaker from a GREAT speaker? The kind of presenter you instantly feel a connection with, trust and you are impressed with not only their presentation style but their knowledge, wisdom, charisma and influence.

For this issue, we will share some best kept secrets from famed and noted speakers/presenters that you may not be aware of but consider taking on board for your next presentation.

1. When You Seek To Impress, You Will Fail To Impress - Wait a minute, what does that mean? Am I not on stage to impress the audience? Ironically enough, you will impress the audience when you are not looking for it. Here's the point. Many speakers tend to focus on themselves, what they know, how much they know, how well they speak, how impressive the content is, and it goes on and on.

They may reach some people but they will never truly command an entire audience. Why? Because people generally are not interested in what you know, they are interested in what you know that can make a difference for them. Craft your presentation to benefit your audience and you are just the messenger, not a star on stage. Your audience will feel a connection, wish to hear more if there is something in it for them.

2. The Audience Wants You To Succeed, Not Fail - Many speakers have worries such as "What if I make a fool of myself?" or "I don't want to sound like an idiot" or "What if I totally go blank?" One of the first rules of a successful presentation is PREPARATION, PREPARATION, PREPARATION so you can rely on that for not drawing a blank or not knowing what you are talking about.

If ever there is that most feared moment of losing your train of thought or the mind goes totally blank, remember that it is OK, it's not the end of the world. Of course, we want to avoid this from happening but if it ever did, just take a deep breath and move on to the next point you do remember rather than dread or fear this moment from happening.

Believe it or not, your audience does not want you to make a fool of yourself and they actually want to see you recover from such a moment. And should this dreaded moment ever happen to you, realize that it makes you more human and real and generally, the audience will laugh along with you, if you can laugh about it yourself.

3. A Conversational Tone Wins Audiences - Many speakers, when preparing for a presentation, will craft a most beautifully written speech filled with impressively long words and/or perfectly constructed sentences that are worthy of marketing brochure. They, then proceed to read this off from a script and it may sound nice, but it will not completely win your audience over. We write differently than we speak and if you do not always speak with perfect grammar or in long sentences, then it will seem false, pretentious and not the real you.

Speak to your audience as if you are speaking to someone from across the table in a conversational tone. This will make you more credible, genuine and sincere. After all, we are not going to buy from someone who is overly polished or flashy. We want to do business with someone we feel is genuine and someone we can trust.

4. Do Not Speak Like a Speaker - Yes, sounds contradictory doesn't it? Similar to point number one, when speakers focus on "me, me, me" they tend to lose rapport with the audience. Speakers should prepare their presentations for the benefit of the audience and what value they will get out of the speech, rather than what content the speaker "thinks" they need to know.

There is a saying "I don't care how much you know until I know how much you care." From a presentation perspective this means a presenter needs to be focused on the audience's needs and ask questions such as: "What value will they get out of my presentation?" "What message do I want to make clear?" or "What will they remember or what action will they take after the presentation?" Avoid what most speakers do and by using a template speech, or worse, a standard PowerPoint presentation. Take the time to learn more about your audience and tailor the message to fulfill their needs.

5. Your First Minute On Stage Sets The Tone - Often speakers are distracted with plugging in their PowerPoint presentation or resolving some technical glitch while the room is darkened and with their backs to the audience. This does not make for a great first impression.

If you are presenting to a group of people you have never met before, the first minute is when they will form an impression of you and they will spend the rest of the presentation validating that impression.

It is vital to start strong and not stammer, look awkward or be embarrassed over a technical difficulty with your PowerPoint. Some key tips to make sure you have a strong start is to focus on your opening line and start with good posture. If possible, have someone introduce you which builds up your credibilty and creates anticipation.

If using PowerPoint, sort out your set up well in advance and do not start a presentation in the dark. Introduce yourself first, connect/engage with your audience BEFORE you dim the lights and show your first slide.

Join us at our upcoming workshops to integrate these best kept secrets into your next presentation. Details are below:

Date: Monday, February 18th or Saturday, March 1, 2008
Time: 10:00am to 6:30pm
Venue: 15/F Grandview Commercial Centre, 29-32 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, HK
Cost: HK$1,980 for one - HK$3,500 for two
To Register: Send email to Feb18dps@biz-results.net for the February 18 workshop or March1dps@biz-results.net for the March 1 workshop or call +852 3102 8032 or simply click on the icon in the right hand column to register online.

Look forward to seeing you very soon!

Upcoming Workshop by Popular Demand!

Many thanks to those who attended our first Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop of the year on January 19th. Again, I was so impressed by the quality of presentations and obvious accelerated growth. The day went by very quickly, as usual, and more importantly, it was a day of fun interaction and enthusiastic engagement.

I would like to thank the graduates who returned to refresh their skills. It really shows commitment for mastering these skills! Also, much appreciation for our helpers Martike de Grip and Mary-Anne Chan who came along to support the group and the event.

I have received numerous requests over the years to run a workshop on a weekday when participants are able to take the time out to join in, rather than on a Saturday when there are other obligations. So, due to demand, we have scheduled our next workshop for Monday, February 18th.

If you would like to receive our resource tips this month on presentation skills "The Best Kept Secrets on Public Speaking" please send us an email at Feb18DPS@biz-results.net or stay tuned to this page for the tips.

Our workshops tend to fill up quickly so be sure to sign up early. We have also reserved a number of spots for graduates so please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to refresh.

Februay 18 Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop:

Date: Saturday, January 19th, 2008
Time: 10:00am to 6:30pm
Venue: 15/F Grandview Commercial Centre, 29-32 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Cost: HK$1,980 for one - HK$3,500 for two
To Register: Send email to Feb18DPS@biz-results.net for a registration form and seminar details or call +852 3102 8031

To Register Online, simply click on the PayPal icon in the upper right column.

Look forward to seeing you very soon!

Our First Workshop for 2008!

Please note that we will be running our popular Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop on January 19, 2008. Our workshops tend to fill up very quickly so please register early to secure your spot.

Date: Saturday, January 19th, 2008
Time: 10:00am to 6:30pm
Venue: 15/F Grandview Commercial Centre, 29-32 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Cost: HK$1,980 for one - HK$3,500 for two
To Register: Send email to Jan19DPW@biz-results.net for a registration form and seminar details or call +852 3102 8031.

To Register Online, simply click on the PayPal icon in the upper right column.

The Five Immutable Laws of Public Speaking

1. Be Clear On The Message – Often times, a speaker will focus on what to say to impress the audience instead of the message that he/she wishes to share. When the message is of value and of benefit to the audience, you will make an impact. There are so many techniques that you can learn on presenting. Just do a simple search on the Internet and you will be able to download tons of materials on techniques but the real power is in the message. What is it that you want to share? How will your message and content add value to the audience? There is always a message behind a presentation.

When the message has meaning, is relevant to the audience, adds value, touches the heart, is sincere and comes from a place of contribution, you will influence your audience and your presentation will not only be memorable but highly effective.

2. Trust Your Knowledge and Expertise – If you are asked to speak on a topic, obviously you must be an expert on the topic. If you are not, then you better become an expert fast or decline to speak. You must also be completely assured on the fact that you know your subject inside out and given any other opportunity, (when not in front of a group or large audience) you speak very eloquently, knowledgably and convincingly on the topic. So the key is to transfer this to the stage. You know your subject inside out, trust that you know your content and do not let intimidation of who’s in the audience or what people may think to distract you from your expertise.

3. Do Not Compete With A PowerPoint Presentation – I've seen enough of presentations that were devastated by the ghastly modern tool we call "PowerPoint" that I now encourage ALL the participants who go through my training to let it go completely, if possible. Among the many downsides of using PowerPoint, 95% of the time there will be a technical error which interrupts the flow of your presentation and makes for a very awkward opening. If you must use a PowerPoint, if it is required within corporate guidelines and you must use it to show graphs, etc, then use it wisely.

Make PowerPoint YOUR TOOL and not the other way around. Turn it off when you are speaking and only turn it on to show the graphs or images. As a speaker, you will be lost when competing with a screen that shows text that you read while positioned to the side, and often in the dark!

4. Drink Water and Breathe! – Incredibly simple and people often underestimate the importance of hydration and breathing for a presentation. It’s amazing how people will eat a big lunch or have alcohol before a presentation. Sometimes when I am presenting, I may go the entire day without food and just drink water for energy. Food, especially starchy food, can weigh your body down and affect your energy levels.

I am not suggesting you fast but rather, eat light meals the day before a presentation and avoid caffeine. Breathing and drinking water sends energy to the brain and will keep you fresh and alert for your presentation.

5. Preparation, Preparation, Preparation – Practicing, rehearsing, preparing until you master your presentation will do wonders for your confidence. A lot of my clients often leave it to the final hour and then I get a panic call a few days before because they have not prepared and need some last minute coaching. It’s not a pleasant feeling – that panicky feeling in the pit of the stomach just before a presentation.

To avoid this, all you need to do is to prepare. Set a schedule when you will prepare the content, fine-tune it, rehearse, and rehearse again, and rehearse again in front of a mirror and then rehearse again in front of a trial audience. You get the picture? It takes a lot of practice to master the skill. Make the time and you will never be left with the panicky feeling again.

Be sure to sign up EARLY for our upcoming Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop!

Date: Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Time: 10:00am to 6:30pm
Venue: 15/F Grandview Commercial Centre, 29-32 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Cost: HK$1,980 for one - HK$3,500 for two
To Register: Send email to Nov24DPW@biz-results.net for a registration form and seminar details or call +852 3102 8032.

To Register Online, simply click on the PayPal icon in the upper right column.

Look forward to seeing you again very soon!

September 22 Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop

Learn the Secrets of How To Deliver A Masterful Presentation and Overcoming The Fear of Public Speaking -- In Just One Day!

Are you someone who is competent, intelligent and a very persuasive professional but when it comes to speaking in front of a group of people, whether it's 10, 50 or 200 (for different people, the scale and intensity of fear symptoms vary with the group size), you experience a temporary brain freeze, you cannot communicate, nervousness and panic overtake you physically, and then you cope by speeding through whatever you have to say so that you can get off the stage?

This fear is not nice and we deal with it - head on during our one day training. Because once you understand that this fear, this panic, this uncontrollable fright is not real, it is when you take the first step to overcoming it.

Why is it some people are born for the stage and some would rather sit in a dentist chair and get a root canal than speak in front of a group? Just realize that everyone goes through this stage of fear, even for the world's most accomplished speakers.

World leaders, actors, comedians, trainers, motivational speakers - they still experience anxiety from time to time even though they seem "flawless" on stage. They just worked out how to transform that fear into fuel, strength and confidence.Basically, anyone can overcome it and see this fear for what it really is - just a perception.

We have been running this workshop for three years now, and at every single workshop, participants experience a dramatic transformation - in just one day! We do not use conventional methods in public speaking training, but rather we focus on each speaker's strength and mindset.

It's altering the perception of fear that makes a difference as well as the speaker's physical and mental state that allows them to speak confidently, professionally and effortlessly.

What You Will Learn At Our Workshop:

You will discover your unique presentation style and strengths as a "leader in communication" and explore your public speaking persona. You will do this by delivering presentations and receiving immediate feedback.

During this one day workshop, you will be coached "real-time" on preparation, delivery and presentation. We learn the most quickly by DOING so be prepared to STEP UP, take action during this workshop and exponentially accelerate your skills as a public speaker.

Results are guaranteed or your money back!

This workshop will teach you how to:

1. Prepare your speech for maximum impact
2. Create a compelling and memorable message
3. Present your content in a powerful and meaningful way
4. Make a strong impression with your audience
5. Develop rapport with and engage your audience
6. Deliver a smooth and flawless presentation with minimum preparation
7. Control nervousness and anxiety
8. Adopt empowering and secret techniques that the world's most accomplished speakers use
   

There's more!

- Learn how to deliver an impromptu speech with no preparation

- Create personalized techniques for you to use anytime

- Receive genuine and supportive feedback from a live audience!

September 22 Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop

Date: Satuday, September 22, 2007
Venue: 15/F Grandview Commercial Centre, 29-32 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, HK
Cost: $1,980 for one - HK$3,500 for two
To Register: Send an email to sept22DPW@biz-results.net for a registration form and seminar details or simply register by clicking on the "Paypal" icon in the right column

August 25 Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop

We've had a very busy month and a very rewarding experience from our July 7th workshop. We are receiving more and more inquiries so we are now running this workshop monthly to accomodate all the continuous requests we have been receiving!

I want to emphasize that it is quite an enjoyable experience even though for some, it is about overcoming the fear and really dealing with the physical and very real mental anxiety that comes from speaking in front of a group.

We truly create a bond with the group and by the end of the day, everyone has stepped up, delivered their presentations and experienced what it's like to be strong and dynamic while presenting. This is a big promise and we do make it happen - at every workshop!

As usual, our spots are limited so please be sure to sign up early. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Saturday, August 25, 2007
Time: 10:00am to 6:30pm
Venue: 15/F Grand View Commercial Centre, 29-31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, HK
Cost: HK$1,980 for one. HK$3,500 for two
To Register: Send an email to Aug25DPW@biz-results.net for seminar details or click on the "Paypal" icon in the right column to register online.

Due to the limited availability, reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. You are urged to book NOW if you wish to attend. No additional discounts will be offered.

Back by Popular Demand! - July 7 Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop

If you have missed out attending previous workshops, then this is the last one before we launch into the summer holidays and you certainly will not want to miss out this time around!

Our last workshop was particularly outstanding and the success stories are still coming in. Please note some of the comments from our attendees:

“This workshop was amazing. It was more than a public speaking workshop. It was empowering, encouraging and I feel big possibilities and opportunities open up for me. Thank you Cecilia. You are a vibrant facilitator and you sure do change people’s lives! After attending the workshop, I realize my speaking is now different, big time. I use my own words, not anyone else’s and it is more powerful than ever.” – Yoko Ogawa, Wellness Educator, NetworkCare Hong Kong

“Shortly after attending this workshop, I delivered a corporate presentation and it was amazing how much I improved and didn't panic! It was by far the best presentation I have ever delivered!” – Ashley Khoo, Senior Investment Manager, HSBC

“I can now control my mind and body to present with total confidence and come across as a successful speaker. I can do it! Thank you so much for this opportunity to grow and to be able to handle a big aspect of my job with confidence. I had a wonderful and impactful experience.” – Lily Lam, Teacher

“Cecilia is the best facilitator that I have ever experienced in a training class.” – J. Rahaim

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Program Details:

You will discover your unique presentation style and strengths as a "leader in communication" and explore your public speaking persona. You will do this by delivering presentations and receiving immediate feedback.

During this one day workshop, you will be coached "real-time" on preparation, delivery and presentation. We learn the most quickly by DOING so be prepared to STEP UP, take action during this workshop and exponentially accelerate your skills as a public speaker. You will also receive a video recording of your performances for feedback reference and to view your improvement throughout the day.

RESULTS ARE GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK!

This workshop will teach you how to:

*Prepare your speech
*Create a compelling message
*Present your content in a powerful and meaningful way
*Make an impact with your audience
*Develop rapport and engage your audience
*Deliver a smooth and flawless presentation
*Control nervousness and anxiety
*Adopt empowering and secret techniques that the world's most powerful speakers use

Date: Saturday, July 7, 2007
Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm
Venue: 6/F Grand View Commercial Centre, 29-31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, HK
Cost: HK$1,980 for one HK$3,500 for two
To Register: Call us at 3102-8032 or email mailto:info@biz-results.net

Due to the limited availability, reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. You are urged to book NOW if you wish to attend. No additional group discounts will be offered. Course fee includes video recording and a 100% money back guarantee.

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Comments from Pete

Pete shares what he learned from our recent workshop

Amazing People, Amazing Results

I am so pleased with our most recent workshop on May 19th. We had the most dynamic group engage in an intense day of mastering presentation skills. Every participant was stunning and achieved a dramatic transformation in public speaking. The group dynamics contributed to the accelerated results and it is so inspiring for me to work with such an amazing group of people.

We were also overbooked for this workshop so due to popular demand, I will be scheduling the next one very soon. Please stay tuned for details...

Until then, step out of your comfort zone and step up to your maximum potential as a leader in communication!

Public Speaking by George Bush

Dynamic Presentation Skills Workshop - May 19, 2007

In Just One Day, You Will Learn the Skills and Tools to Deliver a Dynamic Presentation in Front Of An Audience Confidently, Effortlessly and Flawlessly!

Imagine that you are stepping in front of a large audience and you are about to deliver a presentation. You are confident, poised, powerful and completely in control. You flow through your presentation effortlessly, flawlessly and the audience is completely mesmerized by you.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN THE SKILLS TO ACHIEVE THIS?

A participant from our most recent workshop shares:

"This workshop completely changed how I feel about standing to speak in front of a crowd. Far from being something I dread as was previously the case, giving a speech is now something I welcome as an opportunity to share some meaningful information and connect with a group. My outlook has been transformed to what is possible in my career because of the communication skills learned and the confidence gained in presenting to a larger audience. There is no doubt that this was the catalyst that made me decide to launch my own business. My expectations of the day were far exceeded and I look forward to attending the next one!" - Peter Armstrong, Break Free - STOP SMOKING FOR GOOD.

What You Will Learn At Our Workshop:

You will discover your unique presentation style and strengths as a "leader in communication" and explore your public speaking persona. You will do this by delivering presentations and receiving immediate feedback.
During this one day workshop, you will be coached "real-time" on preparation, delivery and presentation. We learn the most quickly by DOING so be prepared to STEP UP, take action during this workshop and exponentially accelerate your skills as a public speaker. You will also receive a video recording of your performances for feedback reference and to view your improvement throughout the day.

RESULTS ARE GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK!

This workshop will teach you how to:

• Prepare your speech
• Create a compelling message
• Present your content in a powerful and meaningful way
• Make an impact with your audience
• Develop rapport and engage your audience
• Deliver a smooth and flawless presentation
• Control nervousness and anxiety
• Adopt empowering and secret techniques that the world's most powerful speakers use

OUR UPCOMING WORKSHOP:

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007

Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm

Venue: 15/F Grand View Commercial Centre, 29-31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, HK

Cost: HK$1,980 for one HK$3,400 for two

To Register: Call us at 3102-8032 or email mailto:cecilia@biz-results.net

Due to the limited availability, reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. You are urged to book NOW if you wish to attend. No additional group discounts will be offered. Course fee includes video recording and a 100% money back guarantee.

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"It was a truly life changing experience for me and I can't thank you enough for the support you showed me as did the whole group in my moments of self doubt. I can approach future challenges in a much more positive way now and actually look forward to opportunities to speak to groups rather than dreading it!" - Michael Fawdry, Director, Ernest Maude Continental Investments Limited.

"Within hours, I realized I am not afraid to make presentations in front of people and I felt very brave. I can present to an audience now." - Henry Chan, Senior Manager, Federal Express

"Cecilia's workshop gets right down to work and has all participants learning the techniques and practicing right away, each receiving constant constructive feedback. It’s one of the fastest ways to polish one’s presentation skills I’ve ever experienced." - Brett S. Cameron, Sales Director, REDEV Properties of Canada

"Right after attending the workshop, I made a presentation to a contractor to share information about our projects and I applied the skills I learned. I was very confident and delivered my presentation smoothly. I received very favorable feedback from my boss and was informed by the contractor that my presentation was the best among the others." - Gary Lin, Marketing Executive, Proficiency Net Ltd.

"I really enjoyed the afternoon seminar. It was challenging, fun and at the same time very insightful. I learned a lot and will conduct my next speech in an entirely different (and hopefully better) way... I think Cecilia did a great job and I was also moved by the great progress everybody made within these few hours." - Charlie Lang, Executive Coach & Trainer, Progress-U Ltd.

“Because I have managed to avoid public speaking for the last 15 years, the hurdle to step up in front of people was huge. Through the help of Cecilia and the open feedback of the course participants I did a final speech at the end of the day. I never thought I would do a speech with only 15 minutes preparation without using any notes. Two weeks after the course, I did a speech in front of 70 people, something I would have never considered in a million years prior to attending the public speaking course.” – Brigitte Weber