One opportunity - make it count!

I took a call today from a freelance trainer looking for work. It was fascinating to note that in the first 60 seconds, he said 'umm' 9 times. That is almost once every 7 seconds. He may be a very good trainer, he may be nervous at what is almost cold calling, but nevertheless the chance of him securing work with me was severely damaged in that first minute. It is said that you can get or lose a job interview in the first 30 seconds. So it is with presentations. If you have not impressed your audience and inspired them to pay attention, you will be wasting your time. This is why one of the things we teach on our courses is specifically related to the opening part of your presentation. Make that first impression count and you can be forgiven errors later on. Blow the opening and you may never get your audience back on side. training courses are available for beginners as well as those with experience. Visit www.businesstrainingdirect.co.uk Ian