Creating & Delivering Engaging Technical Presentations
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Unlock the art of captivating technical presentations, from crafting engaging content to delivering with confidence and clarity.
This course is designed to equip participants with the skills and techniques necessary to deliver engaging technical presentations in various professional settings. Through practical exercises, feedback sessions, and interactive discussions, participants will learn how to plan, design, and deliver presentations that effectively communicate essential content and resonate with diverse audiences. Upon completion of the course, participants will have gained the confidence and competence to plan, design, and deliver effective presentations and will also have developed a toolkit of practical strategies and techniques to engage listeners, communicate complex ideas clearly, and leave a lasting impact.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand what makes a compelling and concise presentation using content planning.
- Understand the importance of language including the jargon, insider knowledge, and strategies to enhance the impact of pitches, considering the specific communication challenges posed by highly technical content.
- Learn how to adapt content for different audiences while respecting audience needs for information, adjusting program focus and using variety in presentation structures.
- Understand and practice key components of performance.
Course Duration: 1 day | Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7 | Price: $600 + HST *Subject to change when scheduled.
Course Endorsements & Partnerships
This course qualifies as credits toward the International Association of Business Communicators' (IABC) professional certifications.
When applying to sit for either the exam for Communications Management Professional (CMP)(R) or Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP)(R) or to apply for recertification, Gardiner Centre courses can be an integral part of your application package.
To learn more about this global standard certification, visit: gcccouncil.org. To inquire about sitting for a certification exam, contact the local IABC NL chapter at iabcnl@gmail.com, or visit: iabcnl.com.
Instructor(s)
Martha Muzychka, ABC (she/her)
Martha Muzychka, an ABC, MC, and IABC Fellow, serves as the Principal of Praxis Communications, an independent consultancy located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Founded in 2005, her work centers on various areas, including health, gender equity, education, culture, natural resource, and social policy.
Martha demonstrates strengths in communications, qualitative research, policy analysis, consultation processes, reputation and crisis management, and writing. In her professional endeavors, she explores innovative approaches for communication and engagement, combining a unique community perspective with a solid foundation in strategic communications principles. Her clientele encompasses both large and small organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as across Canada, spanning the government, non-profit, community, and private sectors. Martha brings extensive experience to the table, including public speaking, workshop development and presentation, and group facilitation.
She offers workshops and training sessions to institutions, corporations, and community agencies, covering topics such as business writing, communications and media relations, evaluation and qualitative research methodology, reputation management, social media, design thinking, and creativity in business development. Since 2014, Martha has been a licensed trainer with MDC, delivering key programs like Think on Your Feet, Writing Dynamics, and The Skilled Presenter to professionals.
Martha specializes in creating custom training for various audiences, including corporate, institutional, and community sectors. Additionally, she develops supporting materials like PowerPoint presentation slides, trainer and participant modules, handouts, and evaluation forms, incorporating innovative teaching techniques designed to support adult learners and reinforce learning objectives.
Since 2020, Martha has invested in professional development focused on online facilitation and engagement. She has adapted her existing training programs to virtual environments and implemented these strategies for new training programs.