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Bringing clarity to your business communications in 2015


Many of us fear speaking to groups or in public so much so that when presented with delivering, for instance, a eulogy, we would prefer to be in the box, writes Chris Cordrey of Talkagility


You can labour long on style and graphics, on text and the sequence of your slides... I know, we have all been there and been in the audience too.


But did you get the message across, did you get to the point, did you win your audience, did you feel confident? Or did you sweat on the edge of fear and long for the ordeal to end.


Engaging with Talkagility will boost your confidence and success and that of your team when communicating, especially when delivering business messages.


Confidence, structure and delivery are cornerstones for an impressive pitch; and releasing your passion and incorporating personal experiences in your delivery will add significantly to your message, audience and success.


Talkagility has developed its offering by working with corporate teams both here in the UK and in Europe. We work on shared objectives, to enhance team communication, bring efficiencies and clarity to face-to-face meetings. We also work hard with attendees on getting the best from the ad-hoc meetings that have become the norm in our working day.


Typically this is delivered through a three day course, with groups of between six to eight, where the individual is centred as the communicator. During the three days each individual will hone a personal or business-based presentation, developing soft skills to improve their personal confidence, the structure of the message and their natural style of delivery. Our video review enables us to see how others actually receive our message. Above all, working with Talkagility enables precious time out to “practice by doing” in a very supportive and enjoyable team environment.


The Talkagility team also deliver on-site communications training as part of staff personal development programmes and graduate training. We host 10 to 15 attendees on a 16-week programme designed to bring clarity to business communication and enhance the individual’s soft skills.


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Following our success in the corporate sphere we have subsequently developed a public training programme designed for the individual needing to gain confidence when delivering messages or a persuasive argument. We have seen our attendees grow in confidence which in turn helped them with interviews and maybe even a eulogy.


We also help many students leaving the world of education for the next important phase of their career. This may be an interview for a university place or a career move into the workplace. Presenting their experience and aspirations to a discerning audience, in an ever competitive environment successfully, is vital.


'The ability to present well in various settings is increasingly important for all of us in business life'


Talkagility have been working with a number of schools, universities and colleges to help students gain confidence and hone their personal presentational skills. This enhances their hard earned qualifications with a confident delivery and a firm expectation of the communication expected in today’s workplace.


Talkagility provide that competitive edge to students that now is so important, working on site or at our training facility in Wokingham.


Having spent most of my career in relationship management, dealing with a variety of management levels, involved with numerous pitches for business or as part of a change management programme, I have witnessed the growth of PowerPoint and its pervasive nature to usurp the power of the presenter. Working with Talkagility, we will help you gain control of your pitch and keep the audience's attention, enabling you to take control of PowerPoint so that it augments your message.


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In summary, working with Talkagility will be a fun learning experience, lead to increased personal confidence (where skills we practice will reduce your fears) improve your delivery and ensure there is clarity in your next message.


Let me give the last word to corporate client, Johnson and Johnson IT vice president Bernhard Brouwer (North American and Global Digital):


“I think the programme and the delivery by Talkagility is excellent. It has been amazing to see the transformation for the people involved. The ability to present well in various settings is increasingly important for all of us in business life. This has helped our people to understand the principles, use tools and practise them, resulting in increased confidence.”


Take advantage of our first quarter discounts or contact us to book and discuss your soft training needs or visit our website and download our brochure.


Details: Chris Cordrey 0118-3243100 chris_cordrey@talkagility.com www.talkagility.com


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