Making sure you project the right image is not just for people on TV! At some stage, most of us will have to present to colleagues, prospective clients or a job interview panel. In all these circumstances, there’s no room for mistakes and no excuse for lack of preparation. Suzanne has worked to improve the skills of broadcasters and production staff and with directors at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She offers coaching in the following areas:
- forward planning
- defining and refining the points you need to make
- delivering succinct, memorable messages
- making a speech or illustrated presentation
- speaking fluently and authoritatively
- voice projection and tone
- paying attention to appearance – clothes, body language, posture
- anticipating and answering questions
- responding to difficult people in the audience or on the panel
- thinking on your feet
- dealing with nerves