Congratulations, you’ve just completed the first module of Nail that Presentation.
Nail that Presentation is an online program to help you to
Create an engaging and compelling presentation
Your commitment in doing the first module of Nail that Presentation shows that this presentation is important to you
You want to do a great job.
But if you’re like many of the people that we work with, you don’t consider yourself a “natural” at presenting and public speaking. You may think of yourself as an introvert and you generally don’t enjoy being the center of attention.
To make matters worse you’ve probably heard that to be a great presenter you have to be a great performer.
This idea has been propagated by authors and coaches misinterpreting statistics
Such as only 7% of your message is conveyed by your words.
Or by catchy – but misleading – slogans like:
“It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.”
For those of us who are introverts and who don’t see ourselves as performers, these pervasive messages feel like the kiss of death to our potential to be great presenters.
We take a different approach
Hi, we’re Olivia Mitchell and Tony Burns.
We’ve been running presentation skills courses and delivering one-on-one coaching for nearly 20 years.
We love helping people who don’t consider themselves as extrovert, or naturally energetic and dynamic onstage, to nevertheless become great presenters.
It’s a simple approach
We help people prepare content which is engaging and valuable.
As they plan their presentation they can visualize their presentation working for their audience and their confidence grows.
As they deliver their presentation they can see their audience responding positively to their message. That builds their confidence even further. They’re in that state that psychologists call “Flow”.
Here’s Andy’s story:
I was a living, breathing example of the fear of public speaking.
Following your course I’ve presented 20 public seminars around Auckland/Northland, attendee numbers ranging 25-150. I feel relaxed and confident in what I’m doing, and most surprisingly of all I actually ENJOY doing them! Who would’ve thunk it…! The feedback I’m receiving (from attendees and from our own staff) is fabulous. And that comes back to you both, and your course. So thanks very much for what you’ve been able to do for me – hugely appreciated.
I was asked to do a 40 minute presentation on environmental sustainability in Estonia. I’d only done a 5 minute presentation before and that experience had been awful. The idea of standing up for 8 times longer terrified me.
I researched how to do a speech on the web and found all sorts of conflicting advice that just confused me. Then I read an article by Olivia that made sense to me, and someone had commented that everything she wrote was “A1”. So I decided to check her out and that’s how I found this program.
To begin with I had doubts because I only had a few days to go before my presentation and I was worried that I wouldn’t do it justice. But I decided to take the plunge.
It was a godsend! I started to feel less nervous and more confident as soon as I started doing the program, and at every step I felt better about it until I was actually excited about doing this presentation.
The presentation went better than I ever could have imagined. From before the start to way past Q&A. Everything flowed. The Estonians have the reputation for being unresponsive but from my experience they’re an engaged & intelligent bunch.
Afterwards I was I was buzzing with relief, surprise and pride. I felt like I could easily do it again. And I’ve been invited back to Tallinn by the Ministry for the Environment because I’m “such a good speaker” (!!!).
Olivia and Tony are phenomenal teachers. Nail that Presentation is the fastest, most informative & easiest to follow (AND absorb) course I have ever taken.
Program Outline
You’ve already done the first module (shown in italics below) of Nail that Presentation. Here’s the rest of the program:
- Pitch your content just right for your audience by identifying the Zone of Engagement
- Get clarity on the Destination of your presentation
- Develop that Destination into your Destination Statement – a crystal clear message that everyone in your audience will get
- Use the 3Q sequence methodology to develop a logical structure that your audience can follow with ease.
- Explore the magic of stories and other evidence to persuade and engage your audience
- Create an opening for your presentation which creates anticipation and instantly establishes your credibility
- How to stay within the Zone of Engagement™ so that your audience don’t zone out
- Implement the five easy Signposting Sentences that will allow your presentation to flow seamlessly.
- Use the Note-Writing Formula so that you can express yourself in a clear and succinct manner, and yet still be conversational and engaging
- Storyboard your slides on paper first to ensure they complement rather than compete with your content
- Design slides using a scientifically proven method that will stimulate, rather than sedate, your audience.
As you complete each step we’ll encourage you to post your work to the private Nail that Presentation forum. We’ll give you feedback so that you know you’re on the right track.
At the end of the program you’ll have your presentation designed, rehearsed and ready to deliver to your audience.
Premium
- Expert suggestions and feedback on your work from Tony and Olivia
- Instant access to all program content so that you can go as fast as you like
- Lifetime access to the Nail that Presentation discussion group
- Choose video, audio or pdf depending on your preference
- Get bonus content “Captivating Title templates”, “The ‘Be Prepared’ Equipment Checklist” and more
- Lifetime access to the SpeakerMap™, Evidence Plan and other presentation preparation templates
Platinum
- All Premium features plus…
- Full audit of your PowerPoint slides
- One-hour delivery coaching session via Skype or Zoom
It sounds great but what if the program doesn’t help me?
60 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you implement our principles and systems you will find that they make a significant difference to the success of your presentation.
We stand so solidly behind the effectiveness of Nail that Presentation that we will make it totally risk-free for you.
If your presentation is not significantly improved by implementing our principles and systems, ask for your money back within 60 days of your presentation and we will refund you.
For more information see Frequently Asked Questions.
Frequently asked Questions
Will this work for academic presentations?
I see that you're from New Zealand. Will the content of this program work in other countries?
I have to give a speech at a wedding. Will this work for me?
My main problem is nervousness. Will this program help?
Your methodology looks quite complex. Is it going to take me longer to plan my presentation than usual?
I'm not sure if this presentation is worth spending the money.
There's a lot of free stuff on the internet. Why would I pay to do your program?
I'd like my employer to pay. Can you invoice them?
What are the terms of your 60 Day Money Back Guarantee?
If you implement our principles and systems you will find that they make a significant difference to the success of your presentation.
But we get that you may feel unsure. We stand so solidly behind the effectiveness of Nail that Presentation that we will make it totally risk-free for you. If your presentation is not significantly improved by implementing our principles and systems, ask for your money back within 60 days of your presentation and we will refund you.
And here are the conditions of the guarantee – this is necessary so that we don’t have an open-ended liability to refund your money.
- When you enrol in the program we will ask you to complete a questionnaire to tell us more about the presentation that you’re preparing for, including the date of that presentation. The guarantee applies to that specific presentation only and so you will need to ask for a refund within 60 days of the date of that presentation. If you do not complete the questionnaire and tell us the date of your presentation the guarantee does not apply.
- To qualify for the guarantee you must show us that you have implemented the principles and systems of the program.
I tend to over-prepare. Will your system help?
Premium
- Expert suggestions and feedback on your work from Tony and Olivia
- Instant access to all program content so that you can go as fast as you like
- Lifetime access to the Nail that Presentation discussion group
- Choose video, audio or pdf depending on your preference
- Get bonus content “Captivating Title templates”, “The ‘Be Prepared’ Equipment Checklist” and more
- Lifetime access to the SpeakerMap™, Evidence Plan and other presentation preparation templates
Platinum
- All Premium features plus…
- Full audit of your PowerPoint slides
- One-hour delivery coaching session via Skype or Zoom
What if I’m an extrovert? Can Nail that Presentation help me too?
Yes, it can.
John Faisandier, completed the program. He’s been speaking for 40 plus years and loves being in front of a group. Here’s what he had to say.
I’m an experienced and confident speaker, but my confidence and ability has sometimes led me to adlib and to go offtrack. I knew that I could be better, that I could be sharper.
So I decided to do Tony and Olivia’s Nail that Presentation program to plan a presentation I had coming up.
The program gave me a discipline I hadn’t had before. I was already using many strategies and techniques such as storytelling and analogies in my presentations, but Nail that Presentation really showed me how to knit all those different elements together into a cohesive whole.
Going through the program improved the logic, flow and clarity of my presentation. And although I was already confident, Nail that Presentation gave me a whole new level of confidence.
I was a little concerned that following this process might dampen my natural spontaneity in front of an audience, but the opposite was true. It gave me freedom that I could ad lib, knowing that I could come back to what I had planned because that was so clear in my mind.
I’ve never had so much positive feedback from any presentation. People just kept coming up to me saying “That was a fantastic presentation” and “That was the best presentation I’ve ever heard”.
I can just see myself using the SpeakerMap again and again.
Bonus Content
BONUS #1: What to ask the Meeting Organiser?
For your presentation to be successful, you need to know essential details about the audience, venue, and technical set-up. We have all the questions you need to ask in this Bonus.
BONUS #2: Captivating Presentation Title Templates
Another critical element of presentation success is having people attend. If you need to attract an audience, for example, you’re presenting a conference breakout session having a captivating presentation title is essential. This list of 8 different title templates will allow you to do that.
BONUS #3: Royalty-free Stock Photos
This is a carefully curated list of stock photo websites which offer royalty-free photos. Many of them are not well-known so you’ll get access to free photos that nobody has seen before and make your presentation stand-out.
BONUS #4: The “Be Prepared” Equipment Checklist
Yes, Tony used to be a Scout! This list has every piece of equipment you might need to ensure that you’ve got what it takes to survive technical setbacks.
Ready to take action? If you use the program and it doesn’t make a significant difference, you get your money back.
Premium
- Expert suggestions and feedback on your work from Tony and Olivia
- Instant access to all program content so that you can go as fast as you like
- Lifetime access to the Nail that Presentation discussion group
- Choose video, audio or pdf depending on your preference
- Get bonus content “Captivating Title templates”, “The ‘Be Prepared’ Equipment Checklist” and more
- Lifetime access to the SpeakerMap™, Evidence Plan and other presentation preparation templates
Platinum
- All Premium features plus…
- Full audit of your PowerPoint slides
- One-hour delivery coaching session via Skype or Zoom