Presentation Skills: being able to share ideas and opinions effectively

Event Overview

Having the ability to present ideas and opinions – whether in a meeting or at a more formal presentation situation, is an essential skill for any ambitious person. Being able to select the most relevant information and to deliver it in a concise, confident, credible way and appreciating that a presentation generates interest and questions – which is a good point. There are specific techniques to ensure you deliver these effectively and that others will listen to you. Using the SuperStar Communicator™ Methodology and significant experience in delivering and training others to present, I will share tips and skills to ensure your presentation is a success.

Learning Outcomes

•         Establishing the purpose of the presentation or opinion including the relevance and what value it will ask

•         Structuring the content for the maximum impact

•         Developing the skill of “Brief Speaking”

•         Answering questions: tips on taking questions.

•         Slides or no slides? How to use slides effectively

•         Managing the information including providing pre-presentation information

Speaker Bio

Susan Heaton-Wright is a Global Virtual impact, communications and speaking expert for emerging leaders and the creator of the Superstar Communicator™ methodology. She is an international speaker; the MD of award winning music company, Viva Live Music, podcaster and a former prize winning international opera singer.

Susan delivers virtual seminars, workshops and individual training for many companies including Astra Zeneca, Deloitte, RBS,  Shell, Microsoft,  AXA, the NHS and Quintiles. As a CPD accredited speaker, she regularly delivers remote speeches and seminars to lawyers, accountants and finance professionals, as well as leaders and emerging leaders in organisations.

Many of her clients go on to be interviewed on Sky News and BBC as well as speaking at industry conferences. She is regularly interviewed on BBC Radio Five Live; BBC2, local radios and international podcasts.

Susan has contributed to articles in Forbes, The Guardian, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, The Scotsman and trade publications. In 2020, she was named as an #ialso 100 top inspirational female entrepreneurs in UK.