New Persuasive Presentations Blog

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My blog has now been incorporated into my website, you can view it here www.persuasivepresentations.com.au

I look forward to seeing you there!

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Sharon Ferrier

Stand up, Speak up & Persuade. New Public Workshop – August 19th, 2015

Does the thought of delivering a presentation scare you?

Do you want to learn how to be confident in front of a group, think on your feet and deliver a persuasive and engaging presentation?

Then this course is for you!

I only do a few public workshops per year – my next one is at the end of July – Stand Up Speak Up and Persuade works and the lessons learnt stay with you for life.

“I was fortunate enough to attend the “Stand Up, Speak Up and Persuade” course at Scholle. Have attended many courses during my career, but this one has been a clear stand out, and has really stood the test of time. It has continued to resonate with me, and I continue to use the principles when preparing any presentation I do. I couldn’t recommend this course more highly to organisations and people who want really want to make an impact.” Randall Pearce  –  strategic Sales and Marketing Professional

Now is your time to shine – and I can help.

For more information or to discuss your in-house training needs,  flick me an email:

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Stand Up, Speak Up & Persuade 22nd July 2015

Does the thought of delivering a presentation scare you?

Do you want to learn how to be confident in front of a group, think on your feet and deliver a persuasive and engaging presentation?

Then this course is for you!

I only do a few public workshops per year – my next one is at the end of July – Stand Up Speak Up and Persuade works and the lessons learnt stay with you for life.

“I was fortunate enough to attend the “Stand Up, Speak Up and Persuade” course at Scholle. Have attended many courses during my career, but this one has been a clear stand out, and has really stood the test of time. It has continued to resonate with me, and I continue to use the principles when preparing any presentation I do. I couldn’t recommend this course more highly to organisations and people who want really want to make an impact.” Randall Pearce  –  strategic Sales and Marketing Professional

Now is your time to shine – and I can help.

For more information or to discuss your in-house training needs,  flick me an email:

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Stand Up, Speak Up & Persuade – March 26th 2015

Does the thought of delivering a presentation scare you?

Do you want to learn how to be confident in front of a group, think on your feet and deliver a persuasive and engaging presentation?

Then this course is for you!

I only do a few public workshops per year – my next one is at the end of March – Stand Up Speak Up and Persuade works and the lessons learnt stay with you for life.

“I was fortunate enough to attend the “Stand Up, Speak Up and Persuade” course at Scholle. Have attended many courses during my career, but this one has been a clear stand out, and has really stood the test of time. It has continued to resonate with me, and I continue to use the principles when preparing any presentation I do. I couldn’t recommend this course more highly to organisations and people who want really want to make an impact.” Randall Pearce  –  strategic Sales and Marketing Professional

Now is your time to shine – and I can help.

For more information or to discuss your in-house training needs,  flick me an email:

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Stand up, Speak up and Persuade – Exclusively for Women

Women do have special needs when it come to public speaking. Studies show that women are heard less at meetings and tend to self promote less as well.

Everyone is capable of giving a persuasive presentation.  All you need are the stories/facts, skills and confidence.  If you work on the first two, the third, i.e. your confidence, will definitely improve!

Please see information below on my first specialised public speaking course for women which is being hosted in Adelaide by Behind Closed Doors.

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In response to overwhelming feedback we have received from our behind closed doors members on presentation and public speaking workshops conducted by Sharon Ferrier, we are planning a Persuasive Presentations Workshop specifically for business women during May.

If you report to boards, manage teams, pitch for business or venture/angel capital, are in sales and business development roles, conduct meetings and need to make presentations or do public speaking, these workshops are a must for you.

Sharon Ferrier has agreed to conduct a special two session workshop for business women who want to speak up, deliver with confidence and be persuasive.

Date: Wednesday, 15 May and Wednesday, 22 May 2013 (you must attend both sessions)

Time: 9am – 12.30pm each session

The investment is a special BCD price of $495 plus GST 

Contact Kristy Ashton from Behind Closed Doors (BCD) for more information 

 t  08 8333 4303  e kristy@dwbottomline.com

Simple is not always easy…

One new year’s resolution that constantly appears on January the first is: ‘I want to lose weight.’

Well, the good news is, is that losing weight is simple! All you have to do is move more and eat less – it doesn’t get much simpler than that!

But, as those of you, like me, have tried – you know,  it ain’t easy.

I’m not an expert in weight loss, but if your new years resolution is to become a better speaker, well, the strategies are similar.

1. Have a goal
   • Just as you set a goal to lose 5kg, you also need to set a goal when you speak
   • Ask yourself when you sit down to write your presentation: “What is it that I want the audience to do, say, think or feel as a result of this presentation?”
2. Be prepared
   • It’s pretty hard to eat healthily if you don’t have the food in the fridge
   • Same with your presentation. Do your homework.
     • Familiarise yourself with the venue
     • Find out who will be in the audience and what they will want to hear
3. Develop good habits
   • Habits take time to change
   • Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to practice your presentation and join a public speaking group such as Rostrum or Toastmasters if you need more practice.
4. Get a coach
   • We all need a little help at times
   • A coach can help you strengthen your ‘soft spots’ and keep you motivated
5. Flip the tape
   • Be aware of your self talk
   • Are you sabotaging your good work with negative thoughts?
   • Remind yourself of how far you have come and  what you are capable of

So, simple is not easy. But if you follow some simple steps and just keep moving forward, you will achieve your goal.

Here’s to a fabulous 2013 and now I’m going to grab an apple and go for a walk!

PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP – March 14th 2013 – Please contact me for details

Stand up, Speak up & Persuade – National public workshops

Hobart – August 30^th 2012 

Brisbane – September 4^th 2012

Darwin – September 5^th 2012

Canberra – September 13^th 2012

Sydney- September 12^th 2012

Adelaide – October 11^th 2012

Melbourne – October 12^th 2012

Perth – October 25^th 2012

Please refer to the IBSA website for more information: www.ibsa.org.au

See you there!