Presentation skills training should be part of wellness programmes
Steve Hemsley
MD at soft skills experts Hendrix Training, Journalist, Media Trainer, Actor, Podcast Presenter, Director S&A Publishing (Care Home Management magazine)
The fear people feel before delivering presentations at work and the impact it can have on their health is being ignored by many employers’ wellness programmes.
Companies are investing in wellness schemes to improve their workers’ health and wellbeing but many overlook the stress people feel when it comes to public speaking.
Employees worry about presenting to fellow staff, at an event or when pitching to new customers.
It can stop someone sleeping, harm their confidence and productivity and lead to absenteeism.
It can even stop talented candidates from applying for promotion if they know they will have to deliver presentations in a new role.
A report by The Economist Intelligence Unit found that stress remains a serious problem in many workplaces.
A fear of public speaking can add to it and companies need innovative and creative ways to cope with it.
Leading soft skills training company Hendrix uses professional actors and communications experts such as journalists to train groups and individuals on how to be more confident presenters. The trainers share techniques to calm someone’s nerves and make the most of their voice and body language.
They also learn how to tell an engaging story and to answer tricky questions.
Don't ignore soft skills when promoting wellness at work.
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1 周Agreed, enabling the speaker to present with comfort, and confidence from within will be a win both for the presenter and the audience. It's an investment that is worth making!