The Skill IFAs & Financial Planners Can Learn From My Brush With The Magistrate

The magistrate looked down at me, peering sternly over her half-moon glasses…

There was absolute silence in the room.

My heart was thumping hard in my chest.

And then she winked.

“The 'look' is a technique they taught us at magistrate school. It creates a specific emotional response” she told me.

“But Mum, you were scary!” I said, and we both laughed out loud.

At the age of twelve, I’d just had my first presentation skills lesson in our kitchen at home – from my Mum who was a local magistrate.

“You meet many different types of people in court, so you need to know how to listen, understand and communicate with all of them. It takes practice, but it makes a difference”

And from that day I was hooked. Hooked on speaking and presenting.

I looked for every possible opportunity at school to get on my feet and speak. And it stuck with me for the next forty-five years.

When I went into Financial Services, I spoke to groups of IFAs every week, and at every industry conference.

Despite all the communication technology that’s available to us, being able to speak and present to a live audience, large or small, and in a way that builds trust is more critical than ever before.

In fact, an IFA or financial adviser with strong presentation skills will always stand out from the crowd. Today, it’s a key differentiator.

It’s a crucial ‘soft skill’ that we all need to master…

Whether presenting to your boss at work

Whether hosting a small seminar

Whether talking to colleagues in your office

Whether presenting to clients across a desk

Or even keynoting at a big conference

We’re eager to create a movement of financial advice professionals who are committed to representing themselves and the wider profession in a way that strengthens their credibility, strengthens the perception of their value and strengthens their personal skills.

Will you join us?

We run our acclaimed presentation skills course for IFAs just once a year, and here’s your opportunity to join us in 2018…

The quality of your speaking and communication skills impacts clients and prospects in many ways – the most important of which is the degree to which they like and trust you.

So, when did you last upgrade your presenting skills?

Are you planning a seminar or client event?

Have you been asked to speak at a local networking meeting?

Would you like to learn pro tips that convert more of your attendees into quality clients?

Or perhaps you want to be even more effective when presenting cashflow software…?

However, you use presentations in your work as a financial adviser, we’ll help you to do it better – with greater clarity, confidence, impact and conviction.

But here’s the thing… and why this is right for YOU

There’s no ‘right’ way to speak and present. Everyone has their own personal presentation style, but there are proven techniques which when you learn them, will amplify your natural skills and make you significantly more persuasive, confident and engaging.

So, join us at our 2018 workshop on 14th June.

It goes without saying that there are limited spaces available. Our presentation skills workshops are always fun and enjoyable because we make sure that everyone gets the attention they need.

Nervous about standing up in front of people?

Worried about forgetting your lines?

Concerned that you might not be able to answer a question from the audience?

I’m always nervous that I’ll trip and fall when I go onto the stage!

Whatever your concerns, fears or presentation challenges, we guarantee that you’ll make massive progress. And we promise that you’ll enjoy a day that you’ll never forget.

And when you join us, we’ll even share a startling technique that dramatically increases how much of your message that your audience will remember – and then act upon. It's amazing - you don’t want to miss it!

"Brilliant speakers' workshop today with the superb Philip Calvert. Great to hear different speaking styles, stories and techniques."  Jason Butler

"An amazing day with the 'how to do presentations expert' Philip Calvert. Will definitely change how I do them" Ray Prince CFP

"Just returning from a fabulous day of Presentation training. So many great ideas" Colin Low, Chartered Financial Planner

Join us now at https://adviserlifetalk.com/presentation-skills-training