2-Day Presentation Skills Bootcamp

PARLÉ is a 2-Day Presentation Training Bootcamp tailored to the needs of leaders and managers in business and non-profit organizations. Created by a group of seasoned public speaking trainers and business executives, the program delivers curated and truly relevant content that meets the requirements of today’s presenting. The Bootcamp teaches physical and verbal delivery techniques as well as storytelling in a business context. Our program is inclusive for all genders, historically underrepresented groups, and LGBTQI+.

Program & Method

Our immersive, results-oriented, and transformational program delivers immediate results. The classes are kept small to ensure that each participant has the full attention they need to learn and integrate the material. There are several trainers on-site to ensure one-on-one coaching after every exercise throughout the 2-Day program.

• Comprehensive curriculum: The Bootcamp teaches both the physical and verbal delivery skills (see curriculum below) and story-telling techniques widely used by top executives in leading industries.
• Hands-on exercises: Each item in the curriculum is accompanied by a hands-on, immersive exercise which allows participants to immediately integrate the techniques and skills as they learn them.
• One-on-one feedback: Each exercise is filmed, and only the participant and their coach will watch the video. Filming throughout the course ensures maximum learning through coaching. Final presentations will also be filmed, and each participant keeps their video clips for reference and further learning at the end of the workshop.

Course Curriculum Outline

DAY ONE: Physical and verbal delivery techniques

On day one, each participant builds the skill set needed to present in any public speaking situation, with a focus on the business context.

Fundamental principles

• Characteristics and behaviors of great presenters
• Techniques to manage nerves
• Self-introduction

• Powerful postures
• Gestures & facial expressions
• Eye contact
• Movement in the room

• Speed, tone
• Volume & diction
• Using visual aids & materials

DAY TWO: Storytelling in a business context

On day two, each participant uses their own material to learn how to approach, build and deliver an executive style presentation

Context and approach

• Storytelling rules in the business context
• Activate a topic with a “problem question”
• Create a presentation framework

• PPT structure and visual storytelling
• Deliver the main message
• Build credibility
• Layout an action plan

Pulling it all together

• How to master a Q&A
• Preparation
• Final presentations

The exact duration of the course can vary based on group size and how quickly the group moves through the materials.

Note: Please wear the type of clothing that you will be most likely wearing during a presentation. E.g. if you work in an office where you typically would wear a suit, please wear that for the course.