Coaching
Presentation Skills Development Program in Winnipeg
Do you need to give a presentation and not sure where to begin? Or are you a more experienced presenter who wants to add spice into your public speaking?
This coaching program is for newer and advanced public speakers who want to increase their skills and develop their oral communication competency.
The program begins with an opportunity needs assessment and discussion around the participant’s needs, followed by a high level of customization. Key development areas will be identified, along with constructive recommendations for change. Specific considerations include participant centered feedback, one-on-one personalized coaching, and current participant projects.
The purpose of this program is to enhance the participants’ public speaking skills and to build their confidence through personalized coaching.
After the needs assessment, some considerations for the participants include their physical image, preparation of presentations, effective delivery, visual aids, platform skills, impromptu speaking, use of a conversational tone for informal talks, and handling Q’s & A’s.
The focus of this program is on presentation skill development and not on media relations or political acumen.
Feedback and evaluations for participants will be provided during private one-on-one coaching sessions.
Each coaching session would last one hour depending on the participant’s schedule. Weekly meetings are recommended with scheduled follow up.
"I had the pleasure of having Helen as an "Effective Oral Communication" instructor at the University of Winnipeg. Helen brings passion, energy, creativity and knowledge to the work she does. As an instructor and coach, she's inspiring and encouraging." Susan Buffie, Manager, Sponsorship Development at Habitat for Humanity Manitoba
Facilitation Skills and Consulting Program in Winnipeg
Do you need to put on a training workshop and need some help? Perhaps you need to facilitate a group discussion and need some new ideas to engage the participants. A facilitation skills development program will provide you with the tips, tools and techniques to help you develop an engaging workshop or facilitation session for group decision making that will give you the needed results.
Each program begins with an opportunity needs assessment and discussion around the participant’s needs, followed by a high level of customization. Key development areas will be identified, along with constructive recommendations for change.
Two options are available to enhance a participant’s facilitation skills and assist with the workshop or meeting flow.
1. Coaching the Trainer or Facilitator
After a personalized opportunity assessment, some considerations include the meeting or workshop objectives, design, review of materials, slides and printed materials. Everything from an initial needs assessment to how to set up a learning environment to handling difficult participants is provided.
On-site observation of training delivery, along with feedback and evaluation will be provided during one-on-one coaching sessions, followed up with written recommendations.
The book, Trainer’s Inside Edge – What You Need to Know About Training Workshops will be included.
2. Group facilitation skills
This program is designed for individuals who need to set up meetings and facilitate groups or plan to do so in the future. This session provides participants with practical experience in the use of two facilitative management models or we can design a program specifically for their needs. Participants will learn the fundamentals of effective problem solving, decision making and meeting management.
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Facilitate group decision making
- Use facilitative leadership to build morale, increase commitment and productivity
- Guide group discussions and practice active listening
- Implement two models for building group consensus, problem solving and decision making.
- Deal effectively with dissention
"I called early one morning and we made arrangements to meet Helen. She was a fountain of knowledge full of golden nuggets that would take my workshops to the next level, just what I needed! Helen continued to exceed my expectations and increased her value by reviewing my workshop material, script and slides as well as attending my workshop and providing me with face to face feedback. Helen was not only a great resource but acted as an amazing mentor, her work is invaluable." Sheena Robinson, Founder of Electric Lady Coaching Services
