CORPORATE FINISHING SCHOOL PROGRAM
Personal presentation skills for professional success

Half_With_glasses_2.jpgWhy be a ‘diamond in the rough’ when with a little polishing you can sparkle! Be memorable for your professionalism and finesse rather than your faux pas. Professionals are frequently called upon to do business and to communicate in many different contexts and with diverse groups of people. Being comfortable and confident in a wide range of settings wins people respect.This in turn projects a positive image of the organisation and helps to cultivate quality relationships with clients and prospects.

Corporate etiquette, good communication skills and professional self-presentation are essential in a competitive business environment where the image of an entire organisation is cumulatively created by the individuals who represent it.The organisation will certainly reap rewards in sourcing, retaining and nurturing business.

Business is conducted both at and outside the office. Understanding the basics of appropriate professional behaviour in both contexts reflects well on you personally as well as the organisation you represent.
 
While it may be true that society in general is more casual these days, the person who can confidently use good manners and etiquette in all situations, especially more formal ones, has a distinct advantage. There is no denying that good personal presentation skills, good communication skills and good etiquette make for good business. It is wise therefore to learn these skills before you are likely to need them. For example companies today place tremendous emphasis on the ability to make a great first impression over a meal and they often seek to hire candidates who already know how to do this. Opportunities can be lost and careers derailed without good manners, personal polish and professional sounding speech. Don’t let that happen to you.

This half-day workshop introduces participants to the essential principles of excellent self presentation.You’ll find them of use in both your professional and personal life.

Content

1. How to speak in a confident, engaging, natural manner in order to captivate and hold attention.

  • Using vocal modulation to create interest and engagement
  • Sounding confident

2. Techniques for sounding clear, polished and sincere.

  • The power of elongated vowels
  • Eliminating speech faults

3. How to be a captivating conversationalist

  • The importance of listening
  • Putting people at ease
  • Creating rapport

4. Protocols of  introductions

  • Difference between social and professional behaviour
  • Understanding the hierarchy

5. Table etiquette

  • General dos and don’ts 
  • Using cutlery correctly
  • How to eat a four course meal

6. Grooming, style and deportment for professional success.

  • Always on show
  • Posture and body language
  • Dressing for success
  • Do’s and don’ts for women
  • Do’s and don’ts for men

 

 

I was also really challenged to shift my perspective in the way I thought about so many aspects of my life not just work.

Shirley Vine - Biggs and Biggs Lawyers
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