High Impact Presentation Skills
A British Academy of Professional Development 5-Day Leadership Course
This British Academy of Professional Development course is for professionals, managers, and leaders who want to master the art of delivering powerful, memorable presentations.
Whether you’re presenting to a small team or a large audience, this course will equip you with the skills to captivate, engage, and inspire. In today’s workplace, presentation is influence — and your ability to deliver a message with confidence can shape decisions, drive action, and spark change.
You’ll learn how to structure content, design impactful visuals, master delivery, and connect emotionally with your audience — all while staying authentic and confident in your personal style.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Master the essential elements of impactful presentations
Create compelling stories that resonate with your audience
Strengthen your verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Develop a personal presentation style that builds presence and confidence
Use technology effectively to support your message
Overcome nerves and deliver with clarity in any setting
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the principles of high-impact presentations and their strategic value
Structure your presentation with clarity and persuasive flow
Use storytelling techniques to emotionally engage and inspire
Master body language, voice, and delivery presence
Design and use visual aids that support—not distract—from your message
Present with confidence, even in high-pressure or unpredictable settings
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This course blends theory and practice through:
Interactive Workshops – Hands-on training and feedback in a supportive space
Role-Playing Exercises – Real-world simulations of high-stakes presentation moments
Peer Reviews – Learn from and support others through group feedback
Video Analysis – Record and review your presentation for reflection and critique
Individual Coaching – One-on-one attention to fine-tune your delivery and overcome blockers
Group Discussions – Open dialogue to share best practices and build insight
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• Executive communication principles and best practices
• Understanding your audience: stakeholders, boards, and investors
• Presentation planning and strategic messaging
• Building credibility and establishing authority
• The psychology of persuasion in executive settings
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• Structuring presentations for maximum impact
• Advanced storytelling techniques for business contexts
• Data storytelling and making numbers compelling
• Creating memorable openings and powerful closings
• Crafting key messages that stick
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• Professional slide design principles
• Using visuals to enhance rather than distract
• Technology integration and multimedia effectiveness
• Avoiding common design pitfalls
• Creating presentations that work in any environment
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• Developing commanding stage presence
• Voice, body language, and non-verbal communication
• Managing presentation nerves and building confidence
• Engaging different personality types in your audience
• Interactive presentation techniques for senior audiences
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• Presenting to boards and C-suite executives
• Crisis communication and difficult message delivery
• International and cross-cultural presentation considerations
• Q&A mastery and handling hostile questions
• Personal action planning and ongoing development