The Course Content
Day One: Introduction and Understanding Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Discussing and setting personal learning objectives for the programme
Understanding the nature of comfort zones and the benefits of moving outside of them
A brief history of NLP and how its theory and practice can assist in personal and professional development.
Introduction to core NLP techniques for perfecting presentation skills, including, Modelling and Representational systems
Learning the art of Rapport building and reframing to create trust and cooperation
Day Two: Understanding and Utilising the Enneagram
A brief history of the Enneagram as a personality system
Introduction to core Enneagram types and patterns
The nine fundamental maps of personality types
Identifying your basic personality type
Recognising how levels of development influence expression of personality
Understanding dominant emotions and deepening self-knowledge through self-discovery
Day Three: Core Connection Stances
Connecting with key values and demonstrating and outcome focus, non-judgement and an attitude of genuine service
Connecting with your audience through developing sensory awareness, encouraging participation and appealing to different learning styles
Communicating with different personality types, using motivation and simple language patterns which appeal to people’s values to gain and keep attention
Creating and maintaining a great presenting state whilst utilizing body language, gesturing and facial expressions
Using your voice, varying tone, rhythm and volume to connect and engage
Anchoring positive resource states in your audience
Day Four: Influencing with Integrity
Calibrating with the physical and emotional states in those you are presenting to.
Using metaphors, stories, anecdotes, examples and analogies to make ideas and data stick, unlock imagination and find common solutions.
Working the group using presenter behaviour to ‘match, pace and lead’.
Building a positive response to your messages by opening minds, resolving sticking points and barriers
How to keep control and manage challenging situations through using embedded commands and presuppositions to influence behaviour
Day Five: Bringing it All Together
Structuring the presentation with rehearsal exercises to prepare for forthcoming participant questions and requirements.
Practical ways to involve your audience and draw the most out of questions
Techniques to regain control from people who change the subject or take the topic off-track
Simple ways to make your key ideas memorable
Review of learning – consolidation, coaching and reinforcement
Action planning