de Burgh offers a selection of training courses that specialise in presentation, impact and communication and teach essential skills for professional development.
PRESENTING EXCELLENCE
Public Speaking
Successful Public Speaking is the art of combining persuasive language with engaging delivery to persuade, inspire and inform. An engaging speech can significantly raise your profile yet there are many who fear public speaking. We will help you develop your individual style, overcome any fears and learn the techniques of great speakers.
Personal Impact
In any business, we need to connect quickly and effectively with colleagues and clients alike to establish meaningful relationships and we need to do so with presence and impact. Learn how to demonstrate confidence in any situation and how to have a positive and memorable effect on others.
Presentation Skills
The importance of mastering the skills of e effective presentation is a key aspect of professional development. At all levels you will be required to present and we will work with you to develop and practise the essential skills and techniques involved in designing and delivering dynamic presentations.
Storytelling
In a world where we are bombarded by information, far too many of the messages we receive are the same, and for that reason they don’t work. The marketplace is full of companies offering similar services and products, but making yours stand out? Well that’s a different story…
ON-SCREEN PRESENCE
Speaking on Camera
This dedicated course is for anyone who has to deliver pieces to camera for in-house video, webinars or YouTube. You will learn how to bring your material to life and appear confident and relaxed in front of the camera.
Media Training
Speaking to the Media can be an extremely important part of business whether on TV, radio or in print. Learn first hand what journalists want and how to deliver key messages quickly and with confidence in any Media environment.
BUSINESS SKILLS
Influence & Persuasion
Explore the subtle techniques of split-second and long-term persuasion and in uence so that you are better equipped to move people, change minds and influence others.
Negotiation
In this masterclass you will learn how to use the principles of successful negotiation based on the Harvard approach as well as exploring trust, ‘negotiating backwards’ and dealing with impasse.
Networking and Business Development
Business Development is all about establishing, nurturing and maintaining relationships. This masterclass will give you the tools and confidence to build your network by examining the essential strategies required to get the best from any event.
Successful Pitching
Planning and preparation are two key elements to the success of any pitch – the third is practise. We will facilitate your pitch training under ‘live conditions’ and provide practical and independent feedback to ensure that your team is working together and ready to perform at maximum potential.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
1:1 Coaching
Whether you are a business leader or in a newly promoted role we will listen to your requirements and work with you to achieve your goals with a programme of coaching tailored to your needs.
Resilience and Time Management
Increased availability, mounting time pressures and growing work load are all part of professional life. This course will help you to manage your time eficiently, reduce unnecessary stress and be more productive.
Graduate Training
Providing graduate trainees with the core skills they need to develop into future leaders from day one will reap dividends on the medium and long term. We support trainee induction schemes with programmes including introductory Impact, Networking and Presenting training as well as developing a Personal Brand.
Management and Leadership
What are the qualities of a great leader? How does leadership differ from management? What is your role as a manager? These seminars address the different styles of leadership and management, the importance of adapting those styles and what distinguishes effective leaders and managers.