WAKE ME WHEN IT'S OVER!

WAKE ME WHEN IT'S OVER!
Why so many presentations suck and yours don’t have to
PROGRAM LENGTH
4hrs – 6hrs
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Let’s face it - most of us have seen our share of presentations that we were less than impressed with (i.e. they “sucked”). The fact is that most presentations that suck do so because a very clear set of avoidable factors. In this program you’ll learn critical strategies to overcome those factors from one of the best - Greg Gray has given more than a thousand presentations all over the world. When you come to this workshop, be prepared to get a full toolbox of ideas, strategies, and techniques that will help you become a more confident, more effective presenter!
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
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Learning what separates great presentations from presentations that suck
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Dispelling the myths that suck about giving presentations
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Avoiding preparation that sucks
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Properly structuring you presentation around the 3 questions that every audience wants you to answer
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Avoiding the 5 things that typically make easel pad presentations suck
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Avoiding Presentation Slides that suck
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How to make sure your brainstorming sessions don’t suck
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Making sure your introduction doesn’t suck
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Avoiding humor that sucks
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Avoiding handouts that suck
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Proper utilization of video during your presentation
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Avoiding distracting body language during your presentation
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5 benefits to arriving early
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How to handle Q&A from the audience
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How to handle hostile or aggressive audience members
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Giving team presentations that don’t suck
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Identifying and overcoming on-site issues that suck
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Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual presentations
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On being a low maintenance presenter
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​A/V REQUIREMENTS
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LCD Projector and Screen
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If group size is larger than 50, a sound system with a wireless lapel microphone is requested
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Because Greg‘s presentations are built in MAC’s Keynote software that that uses fonts and features that are not native to PowerPoint, and because he is often customizing and tweaking his presentation up to the last minute, he’ll be running his presentation directly from his MAC Notebook (he’ll bring the requisite adapters for the projector with him)
PROGRAM INVESTMENT
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Any presentation up to 2 hrs in length (per day*): $5000
Each additional 2 hour block of presentation time on the same calendar day: $3500
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Outside of Continental US
Any presentation up to 2 hrs in length (per day*): $7500
Each additional 2 hour block of presentation time on the same calendar day: $5250
EXPENSES:
In addition to the speaking fee, the client is responsible for all travel related expenses including roundtrip airfare, lodging, meals, ground transportation, etc. (for international air travel, business class accommodations are requested).
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CONFIRMATION/PAYMENT:
A signed Program Confirmation is required to secure and confirm the speaking date(s). Fees plus any applicable expenses are to be paid by corporate/cashier’s check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover card, or electronic wire transfer by the day of the event.
Cancellation Policy:
If the engagement is cancelled by the client, and is not resold, any travel related expenses incurred by Renaissance Unlimited, Inc are to be reimbursed and the following schedule percentage of the fee will be in effect from the time written notification is received:
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30 days or less prior to scheduled engagement: 100%
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31-60 days prior to scheduled engagement: 50%
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61-120 days prior to scheduled engagement: 25%
*Note: Fees are per location, per day, and are subject to change. Please call us to confirm that these fees are current.