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Effective Communication Skills

Martin Luther King, John F Kennedy, Barack Obama, Mahatma Ghandi  and our very own MM Lee Kuan Yew, what do they have in common? They are all great speakers who have ever existed. When we hear a speech by any one of these great speakers, we feel motivated, energised and hang onto every word they say.

Great orators never happen by chance. They practice their craft with heartfelt dedication until they become masters at it. And if you were to study the memoirs of any of these great speakers, you will know each has a unique story to share. Besides having achieved great things in life, they also have special techniques which they use to their advantage.

 

effective_presentation_skills_trainer_imgIn an increasingly interconnected world, we can never live in a vacuum. Like it or not, we are always surrounded by people - members of public, strangers, colleagues, family and friends. Some of us who are in the service or sales industry even need to engage leads and clients on a daily basis.

Therefore, how we present ourselves in the eyes of others very often means whether we get the deal done or otherwise. We have no one else to turn to except ourselves to promote our own brand.

"You'll never get another chance to make a first impression" is a cliched expression but it is very true., and especially so when you are in front of an audience. These are those times when you get only one chance to shine, to promote your brand and impact others.

Just think about it - if you have to speak and yet dare not speak, you will have missed that golden opportunity!

Your image is the impression you project to the world. You alone are responsible for your brand. No one else is. 


Learn Effective Communication & Presentation Skills

While some may argue that a 'presentation' refers strictly to one speaking in front of an audience, this is not always necessarily so. In our modern day context, a presentation  simply refers to any occasion when we have to engage or speak to our colleague, friend, member of public or stranger.

Pause for a second and reflect - in every moment in our lives, we are either persuading, convincing or influencing others to our point of view. If we are not persuading, convincing or influencing others to buy our products or services, then we are being persuaded, convinced or influenced to accept someone else's viewpoint. So like it or not, we are "presenting" all the time.


Drawing from his seven years of work experience where he had to deal with members of public, colleagues and complaints almost on a daily basis; and his extended involvement in interview panels, speaking to Lionel has become almost second nature. As a highly sought -after lifestyle coach based in Singapore, Lionel enjoys speaking and sharing his experience at workshops, talks and gigs.


"Lionel is a confident speaker who is able to present his thoughts and ideas clearly and fluently. Engaging and entertaining, he is able to hold the audience captive.” - Joseph Ng, DSTA


So what is it take makes us want to take a second and third look at a person? And what are the image destroyers that turn us off immediately? 

In this fun-filled, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to talk to impress. For those of you who are shy and have stage-fright, you will banish your fears away by utilising Lionel's methods of effective presentation skills training. For those of you who are already confident, this workshop will sky-rocket your confidence to the next level as you will learn techniques that the great orators have used to move mountains and stir hearts.

You will learn to...

Speak With Confidence & Poise Anytime, Anywhere
• Engage Both Left & Right Brains Of Your Audience
• Become A Great Orator In Your Own Rights
• Boost Your Own Personal Brand
• Turn One Opportunity Into Multiple Opportunities

Till date, Lionel has trained at over 100 companies and schools. Here's a sample of the numerous workshops and talks Lionel has been invited to conduct!

Click here to contact Lionel now!

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PCI Limited Corporate Workshop
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CPF Board Service & Innovation Week 2010
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PPL Shipyard Lunchtime Talk
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Nanyang Polytechnic Grooming Workshop
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Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Dinner Talk 
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Sembcorp Parks Management Lunchtime Talk 
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic Art of Conversation Talk  
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Aviva Singapore Conversation Chemistry Talk  
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SDN Networking Night for Singles
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 Jurong Junior College JC1 Girls' Camp


Lionel Lim has a unique blend of "practicality with heart". He believes in making things simple and duplicating it so that more people can benefit from it. He will share what worked for him during his transformational journey from unhappy introverted hermit to inspirational lifestyle coach. 

His hands-on workshop is designed to teach people to dramatically enhance the quality of their lives by taking charge of their image through speaking with confidence. Create a new image by learning how to create fuss-free yet effective presentations, speak off the cuff anytime, anywhere and become a great orator in your very own rights. Be ready for a fun session. With a new public image, you will attract more money, love and happiness in your life! You will also begin to love yourself more. Boost your public image and vocal advantage today with Lionel!

Give yourself the gift you deserve today. Speak with 100% confidence each time you have to. It is without a doubt the biggest morale booster for yourself. 

Upcoming Public Workshop Details

Date      
Time  10am - 5pm
Venue 
Tuition S$420

Depending on client requirement, Lionel's presentation skills workshop can be customised to cater to your specific needs. The course duration can be anything from 1 hour to 2 days. Click here to contact us! Both group classes and individual coaching are available.

Click here to contact Lionel now!