Gone in 60 Seconds - Presentation Training 16/9/9

As a trainer there's nothing better than watching people develop, that for me is the reason I do what I do and having some tools and drills that create highly experiential learning environments with the emphasis more on the 'doing' is a great place to watch people develop.

Soft skills development training
Today I trained with a group of people in Leeds who came from as far as Bristol, Ripponden and the North East and as local as Bradford and Greetland. All the delegates are business owners who had identified that an improvement in their soft skills, specifically when it comes to presenting your business message at networking events, would improve their opportunity in building business relationships and those who experienced what the day has to offer left with a mixture of confidence and control and 'language tools in their back pockets' that beef up your business message and the 'style' in which you deliver.

Providing conditions for fast paced learners
State management to attain 'presenter state' and techniques to enable you to do just that form a reasonable portion of the course with opportunities to continually evaluate your performance and build your skills. Of course, some progress quicker than others so providing exercises that are challenging, yet scalable, for those moving forwards quicker than others, is key. In addition, some people shift in state and behaviour when they feel challenged and being able to coach and identify continuous improvement and 'journey travelled' means that no matter what, everyone is continually improving. Overall, the day was a success.

With everything, there is something to learn or enhance and today was no exception. Learning points for me centred around some admin that I'd overlooked, and overunning a short while. Timing is critical in these situations with people who have travelling commitments wanting more time to get on the road to wherever they are going, you have to consider their position and sometimes be flexible enough to cut out bits or add/spend time with those who require a bit more attention, without diluting potency or value.

A successful day
Under quite challenging circumstances whereby it was pretty clear that delegates were at times outside of their comfort zones I'd like to say 'fair play' to everyone who attended. You got stuck in, made mistakes, coached, watched and learned, took on the drills and as a result, some delegates said that, "The day was a massive success for them" and surely, when it comes to choosing a training that's one of the things you expect isn't it?

The big question is, "Did they improve?"


" Excellent mentoring, great delivery with impact, an invaluable training experience!"
James Malone, Calder Valley Security

"Really enjoyed the challenging course and believe that business will increase as a result"
Tom Lawrence, Area Leader 4Networking and TLC Office Supplies

"Challenging! Thanks Nick, it's coming together!"
Rob Arthur, Rob Arthur Photography

"Nicks style is to encourage and develop the person. I found the course challenging and feel I have developed as a person"
John Elcock, Bradfor GRID

"I genuinely thought todays course was excellent. I can feel a huge difference in myself and I'm very excited about going out and doing my job!"
Amy Driver, Bradford GRID

"Very professional, instills confidence, quite commanding in style which is interesting and works"
Tamsen Garrie, Network Director, 4Networking

"I got the expansion I needed and particularly liked the way the course was able to be tailored to individual needs"
Denise MaCallum, Prime Investigations


If you or anyone you know in business is wondering if a course, like this one, is for you as it progresses you towards your objectives, then why not contact Binary Vision to discuss your requirements? Then you can start to experience how fast tracking your soft skills with us is not just training, but its also a damn good day out.