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Tell Stories That Move People
Ever wonder how some leaders can captivate a room with just a few words? We’ll pull back the curtain on how they do it. Together, we'll dive into the art of storytelling, helping you find the simple, clear message at the heart of your idea.
You'll discover how to blend logic with emotion to create those 'aha!' moments that change minds, and how to use confident, open body language to build instant rapport. It’s all about learning to communicate in a way that feels authentic to you and truly connects with others.
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It's Not Just What You Say!
Ever notice how the most memorable speakers have a certain presence? It's often less about their slides and more about their energy. The good news is, it's not magic—it's a skill you can learn.
In our interactive sessions, we'll explore how to use confident eye contact, open gestures, and your own vocal energy to bring your message to life. We’ll practise finding that sweet spot between warmth and assertiveness that feels authentic to you, so you don't just give a speech, you build a real connection with your audience.
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Build a Presentation That Gets Results
The best presentations take the audience on a journey. They start by immediately answering the question "Why should I listen?", then clearly show the path to a better way, and always finish with an energising call to action.
This is the powerful structure we'll help you master. We’ll share our proven techniques for building a presentation that doesn't just share information, but captures attention, builds momentum, and inspires people to act.
"A successful presentation is a little miracle; people see the world differently afterwards."
"As the Chief Instructor for a selection pathway, maximising the performance output of students and Directing Staff alike is an important area I immediately aimed to tackle once in post.
Whilst searching for ways/means to improve in this area, Business Checkmate was referred to me by a work colleague. Once I’d spoken to Rachel and discussed potential outcomes, I immediately knew she was the right person for the job.
Rachel brings an energetic, professional and personal approach to all the training she has provided during my two years in the post. Whether presentational techniques with the students or team coaching for my Directing Staff, the results have always been extremely impressive, and the coaching is second to none.
Students are much more confident when presenting to their peers/an audience. The Directing Staff have applied new techniques and practices (not taught on any military course) to nurture the students in different ways allowing them to succeed on such a demanding training course. Feedback has always been of the highest praise.
I recommend Rachel & Business Checkmate to any training team looking to improve student and DS performance."
Chief Instructor- MoD