Audiences decide a lot about a speaker almost immediately. This 60-minute presentation skills webinar focuses on the first 5 seconds of a presentation or any interaction, and how to use them to command attention and build trust from the start.
You'll explore the psychology of first impressions and practical techniques for projecting trustworthiness, high status, success, promotability, intelligence and confidence. The session also looks at how to structure your content so your message is clear, and how to turn a strong opening into lasting trust and credibility with your audience.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Fear of public speaking, uncertainty about how to structure a talk, and doubts about how you come across all weaken a presentation before it starts. This session gives you techniques to stand in front of any audience with poise, keep your message clear and make a positive first impression.
It is for anyone who presents.
AREA COVERED
- Mastering the first 5 seconds
- The psychology of first impressions
- Projecting trustworthiness
- Conveying high status
- Signaling success and promotability
- Demonstrating intelligence and confidence
- Practical techniques for instant impact
- Building lasting trust and credibility
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain why the first 5 seconds shape how an audience sees you
- Apply the psychology of first impressions to your openings
- Project trustworthiness, high status and confidence
- Signal success, promotability and intelligence
- Structure content so your message is clear and engaging
- Build lasting trust and credibility with your audience
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
- Anybody who presents
Fear of public speaking, uncertainty about how to structure a talk, and doubts about how you come across all weaken a presentation before it starts. This session gives you techniques to stand in front of any audience with poise, keep your message clear and make a positive first impression.
It is for anyone who presents.
- Mastering the first 5 seconds
- The psychology of first impressions
- Projecting trustworthiness
- Conveying high status
- Signaling success and promotability
- Demonstrating intelligence and confidence
- Practical techniques for instant impact
- Building lasting trust and credibility
- Explain why the first 5 seconds shape how an audience sees you
- Apply the psychology of first impressions to your openings
- Project trustworthiness, high status and confidence
- Signal success, promotability and intelligence
- Structure content so your message is clear and engaging
- Build lasting trust and credibility with your audience
- Anybody who presents
Speaker Profile
Terry Winship
Terry Winship is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with over 20 years of experience in IT management and programming. Her expertise spans a range of software tools, from Microsoft staples like Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook to modern essentials such as Canva and LinkedIn profile optimization.In the realm of training, her qualifications don't end at software. She has been accredited by Microsoft to teach the Instructional Skills Certification, a "train the trainer" program. Moreover, she has a Bachelor of Commerce and has provided training on an international scale, giving a broad understanding of diverse learning needs.Beyond technical training, she has …
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