Perfect your presentation and media skills, a one-day course with Stephen Feneley
In this one-day, intimate Masterclass you’ll learn the age-old principles of storytelling in order to develop and give a knock-out presentation. TEDxSydney performance director, Stephen Feneley, will run you through how to grab an audience’s attention from the opening line and provide a story arch that holds them to the end.
This course will involve full participation from all attendees, you will get the chance to have your presentation style constructively critiqued and discussed with Stephen personally. You will also have the chance to watch other participant’s presentations and different styles and learn from each other. Numbers are limited to 20 people to make sure there is time for each participant to present.
Stephen will give you tips on how to make your audience care by foregrounding the human dimension, telling the story from a personal perspective, no matter how dry or technical the subject matter might be. There are basic principles of effective communication that remain true regardless of the type of media through which we choose to speak to our target audience, whether it be customers (existing and potential), the financial markets, regulators or our own workforce.

This course is for you if...
You work in an industry where you have to express ideas clearly and concise way
You’re a consultant and you need develop new clients
You’re a startup looking to engage backers
You’re a communications professional
You need to convince stakeholders to come on a journey with you
PLEASE NOTE: Please bring laptop to use in class. A course preparation document will be provided ahead of class.

Course description
The emphasis is on student engagement and is driven, to a large degree, by the comments, participation and observations of those involved as well as practical tips and exercises. Numbers are limited to 20 people to ensure that each attendee gets as much as possible out of the day.

Topics on the day include:
Why engage?
The importance of establishing a business case for going public
A step-by-step guide on how to prepare
Control technique – owning the interview and presentation tips
Understanding what the media wants & how to provide it on your terms
The risks and opportunities of social media

Presentation techniques
Stephen Feneley will have a videographer on site to film each participant and to offer constructive feedback. You will leave this Masterclass with the tools and confidence to build an engaging presentation using specific storytelling techniques.

Please note: it is strongly encouraged that participants come armed with ideas and a pitch ready to be workshopped.

Tutor profile
Stephen Feneley has worked in and around the media for more than three decades as a journalist, broadcaster and communications consultant. Starting his career on the Sydney Daily Telegraph in 1977, Stephen has reported news and current affairs for all three commercial TV networks, including extensive experience as a correspondent in the US and Asia. He has also worked as a presenter and reporter on various ABC arts programs and has written cultural commentary for various print and online publications, including the Sunday Age and Crikey.
Parallel to his continued work as a freelance journalist & broadcaster, Stephen moved into media training and consulting in 1992. He has coached and advised senior executives in a wide range of global corporations, listed companies, public sector organisations and advocacy groups in Australia, the UK and throughout Europe. Stephen is a seasoned public speaker and moderator of public forums, debates & hypotheticals, and he’s produced and directed video content for various corporate and industrial clients.

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Details
Date: Wednesday 9 November
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Surry Hills
Price: $650
Event capacity: 20
Dress code: There is no dress code for Masterclasses. Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in

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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 7 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.