Course Description

Going Digital?

...but hate talking to-camera?

What you need to know BEFORE you set foot - or face - in front of a video camera!

How to get...

Comfortable, Confident, Credible,  on-camera

Welcome to The Stylised Version of You®

There is simply no escape.

Online communication is crucial. With 82% of all online communication being via Video, you simply have no choice.

Being comfortable, confident and credible with who you are as a business presenter - particularly on screen - has become a major professional development challenge, no more so than for the CEO or Executive who represent the online 'face' of an organisation. However, taking time out of hectic schedules to attend professional development workshops is often not possible for the busy CEO.


Well here is your opportunity.

This fully online, interactive course gives you - the CEO; the Board Director; the Executive - the opportunity to explore, in private and in your own time, both your 'live' and on-screen presenting self.


Yes, it's all about You.

 

“Thank you Chris for your support and coaching... I have learnt so much about how to better communicate…” (Corporate Client)

“This was a fantastic experience. Very glad I participated…” (Engineering client)



“The work you have been doing with our staff has been first class…” (University Executive) 


Overview:

The program consists of 5 Modules (weekly) comprised of 8 Sessions each, covering a wide range of presenting situations and contexts. The most intensive - and arguably the most challenging - will be the on-camera sessions.

Initial Modules (1 & 2) are all about You - finding your own unique individual presenting style and personality. Then we consolidate and contextualise that in Module 3, briefly examining presenting spaces and venues, and how to 'take command' of those.

Modules 4 & 5 are designed specifically to build upon your increased self-awareness, confidence and presenting style developed in the initial sessions - taking you confidently and credibly into the virtual business world through on-camera exercises and challenges. (An additional week is built in to the on-camera sessions to accommodate increased workload).

You will develop fluency in your 'visual vocabulary' and increase your on-camera confidence, enabling you to significantly enhance your professional credibility.

Each Session contains Tips & Take-outs summarising the content, as well as a series of Tasks for you to complete as we move through the curriculum. There is also the opportunity for you to submit and share your thoughts, ideas, and reflections via the Discussion Board - Your Space (at each Module's Session 7).

I invite you to leap in and have a go. You will gain much from this shared professional development experience, and I very much look forward to working with you.

Enjoy it!

 

 






Options:

There are two versions of the full course available: Standard & Premium.

STANDARD COURSE: 5 Interactive Modules (8 Sessions each)

Who is this for?  This course is intended for the professional business presenter who wants to further enhance and fine-tune their presenting skills across both 'live' and online communication contexts.

$2250 (+GST where applicable)

What you get:

  • five (5) weekly Modules
  • full access to all course materials - including: videos, text, techniques, tips & tasks
  • interaction with fellow participants through the Discussion Board
  • the opportunity to upload your questions, comments & tasks for review
  • online feedback from the course facilitator, Dr Christiaan Willems

PREMIUM COURSE: 5 Interactive Modules (8 Sessions each) + 5 individual Skype consultations*

Who is this for?Building upon the Standard Course, Premium is designed for the professional business presenter looking for that extra personalised attention to, and specific coaching in, their particular professional presenting contexts. This might include rehearsal of an upcoming business presentation. Premium provides you with personalised, tailored feedback from the course facilitator via individual Skype sessions.

$5750 (+GST where applicable)
What EXTRA you get in PREMIUM:
In ADDITION to the Standard Course content as above, you get:
  • 5 x 1 hour personalised one-to-one Skype consultations with course facilitator - Dr Christiaan Willems - for tailored discussion, direction, and feedback.

*Limit of 20 participants per course.

ON CAMERA! - an alternative approach

For those who feel fully confident in 'live' presenting and would prefer to focus exclusively on online communication, there is another option: On-Camera only.

ON CAMERA! assumes your high-level knowledge and expertise in 'live' presenting covered in Standard and Premium option Modules 1-3, and is exclusively and intensively focussed on digital communication Modules 4 & 5.

These modules are designed specifically to build upon your existing self-awareness, confidence and presenting style, and take you confidently and credibly into the virtual business world through on-camera exercises and challenges. You will develop fluency in your 'visual vocabulary'; increase your on-camera confidence, and significantly enhance your professional credibility online.



ON CAMERA!: 2 Interactive Modules (8 Sessions each) + 3 individual Skype consultations*

Who is this for? Packaged specifically for the already highly accomplished 'live' professional business presenter who is specifically looking to move confidently into online communication. Also looking for that extra personalised attention in this exponentially emerging communication context, through tailored, specific feedback from the course facilitator via individual Skype sessions.

$3750 (+GST where applicable)

What you get:

  • two (2) intensive on-camera modules (course modules 4 & 5) 
  • full access to camera related course materials - including: videos, text, techniques, tips & tasks
  • interaction with fellow participants through the Discussion Board
  • the opportunity to upload your videos, questions, comments & tasks for review
  • online feedback from the course facilitator, Dr Christiaan Willems

What EXTRA you get in ON CAMERA! only:
In ADDITION to the Course content as above, you get:
  • 3 x 1 hour personalised one-to-one Skype consultations with course facilitator - Dr Christiaan Willems - for tailored discussion, direction, and feedback.

*Limit of 20 participants per course.




© 2016 All materials copyright Dr Christiaan Willems unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved.

Course Facilitator

Dr Christiaan Willems FHEA FIML

Dr Christiaan Willems (FHEA) is an acknowledged specialist in non-verbal and online professional communication. Chris's extensive experience across executive corporate communication, academic research, the performing arts and television, is underpinned by his extensive doctoral research and qualifications. Published works include professional journals articles, peer reviewed academic papers, award-winning television, and international conference presentations. Chris is a Fellow of the international Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Course curriculum

  • 1

    MODULE 1 - SESSION 1.1: What is a Presentation?

    • What is a Presentation?
  • 2

    SESSION 1.2: What Makes a Good Presentation?

    • What Makes a Good Presentation?
  • 3

    SESSION 1.3: Taking Control

    • Taking Control:
  • 4

    SESSION 1.4: The Continuum

    • The Continuum
  • 5

    SESSION 1.5: Performance Anxiety

    • Performance Anxiety - the normalness of nervousness
  • 6

    SESSION 1.6: Homework

    • Homework
  • 7

    SESSION 1.7: Reflections, Readings & References

    • Reflections, Readings & References

    • Discussion Board - Your Space:
  • 8

    SESSION 1.8: Wrap

    • Wrap
  • 9

    MODULE 2: Introduction - Physical Personality & Presence

    • Introduction
  • 10

    SESSION 2.1: Physical Personality

    • Physical Personality
  • 11

    SESSION 2.2: Presence

    • Presence
  • 12

    SESSION 2.3: Increasing Your Presence

    • Increasing Your Presence:
  • 13

    SESSION 2.4: Stillness & Movement

    • Stillness & Movement
  • 14

    SESSION 2.5: Hands & Gestures

    • Hands & Gestures
  • 15

    SESSION 2.6: Homework

    • Homework
  • 16

    SESSION 2.7: Reflections, Readings & References

    • Reflections, Readings & References

    • Discussion Board - Your Space:
  • 17

    SESSION 2.8: Wrap

    • Wrap
  • 18

    MODULE 3: Introduction - The Physical Space & How to Take Command of it

    • Introduction
  • 19

    SESSION 3.1: The Physical Space

    • The Physical Space
  • 20

    SESSION 3.2: Taking Command of the Space

    • Taking Command of the Space
  • 21

    SESSION 3.3: The 'Cone of Contact'

    • The 'Cone of Contact' & 'Triangle of Presenting'
  • 22

    SESSION 3.4: Props

    • Props
  • 23

    SESSION 3.5: Listening

    • Listening
  • 24

    SESSION 3.6: Homework

    • Homework
  • 25

    SESSION 3.7: Reflections, Readings & References

    • Reflections, Readings & References

    • Discussion Board - Your Space:
  • 26

    SESSION 3.8: Wrap

    • Wrap
  • 27

    MODULE 4: Introduction - The Virtual Space & Digital Communication

    • The Virtual Space
  • 28

    SESSION 4.1: Digital Communication

    • Digital Communication
  • 29

    SESSION 4.2: Basic Television Stuff

    • Basic Television Stuff
  • 30

    SESSION 4.3: The Visual Context

    • The Visual Context
  • 31

    SESSION 4.4: Presenting to-Camera

    • Presenting to-Camera
  • 32

    SESSION 4.5: Revision & Reminders

    • Revision & Reminders
  • 33

    SESSION 4.6: Homework

    • Homework for Session 4
  • 34

    SESSION 4.7: Reflections, Readings & References

    • Reflections, Readings & References

    • Discussion Board - Your Space:
  • 35

    SESSION 4.8: Wrap

    • Wrap
  • 36

    MODULE 5: Introduction - Visual Vocabulary & Repacking Your Message

    • Introduction
  • 37

    SESSION 5.1: Repackaging Your Message

    • Repackaging Your Message
  • 38

    SESSION 5.2: Things to Consider

    • Things to Consider
  • 39

    SESSION 5.2.1: More Things to Consider

    • More Things to Consider
  • 40

    SESSION 5.3: The Shot

    • The Shot - What do we See?
  • 41

    SESSION 5.4: Planning

    • Planning
  • 42

    SESSION 5.5: Aesthetics

    • Aesthetics
  • 43

    SESSION 5.6: Homework

    • Homework
  • 44

    SESSION 5.7: Reflections, Readings & References

    • Reflections, Readings & References

    • Discussion Board - Your Space:
  • 45

    SESSION 5.8: Wrap

    • Session 5 Wrap: Seeing things in different ways
  • 46

    COURSE WRAP

    • Course Wrap

Stylise You - Premium

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