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Effective Presentation Skills (In-Person) In today's results-oriented, global working environment, the ability to create and deliver presentations effectively is a necessary skill set for people at all levels of an organization. Regardless of your role, it's important to know how to synthesize your ideas into a coherent and focused narrative, add visuals that support and reinforce your message, and deliver it in a way that resonates with your audience. In this highly interactive course, we will unpack and practice some of the tools and techniques used by top speakers and influencers all over the world. In this engaging two-day course, you will plan, write, refine, practice, and deliver a presentation to the class. Your presentation will be filmed on both days, and you will leave the course with a flash-drive copy of your videos; participants of the virtual classroom workshop should be prepared to present via webcam. In addition to discovering and enhancing your own personal delivery style, you will learn how to create an overarching goal for your presentation and then organize and structure it for maximum impact. You'll gain insight into how to anticipate your audience's needs and tailor the content and delivery in a way that connects with them and sustains their attention and engagement. You will also learn skills that will help you control nervous energy, remain focused on and attuned to your audience, improvise under pressure, deal effectively with questions, and build a compelling call to action. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Construct an effective presentation goal statement, opening, body, and closing that connect with an audience Analyze an audience's needs and style preferences, including relevant DiSC®-related elements Deliver a complete criteria-based presentation that will persuade others Align usage of visuals as well as verbal and non-verbal techniques to maximize the impact of your presentation Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course structure Course goals and objectives Opening activities Planning and Organizing Video: 'The Art of Misdirection' Setting your presentation goal Writing a goal statement Analyzing your audience Applying the 'reality' test Creating and strengthening supports Structuring your presentation 5 components of an effective opening Presentation body Presentation closing Write your presentation opening Audience Analysis Video: 'How to Tie Your Shoes' Everything DiSC® introduction Audience DiSC® Styles Analyzing your audience Further audience analysis Effective Delivery Delivery challenges and in-person Keeping your audience engaged Your body as your instrument Verbal / paraverbal elements Body stance and nonverbal communication What are your 'tells?' Controlling nervousness Staying attuned to your audience Responding to questions Review and edit your opening Deliver your opening Visuals and Enriching Elements Using images in your presentation Guidelines for visual composition Using questions to engage your audience The power of the pause Practicing and Applying What You've Learned Preparation Delivery Feedback Opportunity to put into practice the program content and receive a video copy Summary and Next Steps What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environment? Your personal action plan

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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Steven is the agency assistant at Eve White, working closely with agents Eve and Ludo on their lists of clients. He grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne and moved to Paris after completing an MPhil in comparative film & literature at Cambridge. He taught English and worked freelance for several literary scouting agencies before joining the agency in July 2021. Steven enjoys reading fiction and non-fiction of all kinds, but has a particular interest in non-fiction which sheds light on under-represented perspectives, communities and histories, and fiction which explores new ideas, challenges the reader, and plays with style, form, character and/or plot.  Items on his wish lists might include: Fiction (Adult/YA) : historical fiction exploring contemporary issues through an unknown event and/or under-represented perspectives; an international thriller with an immediately recognisable hook; autofiction exploring contemporary socio-political issues; a moody detective series with a focus on human character; unique and innovative literary fiction; fun, accessible cosy crime with an original setting/protagonist. Fiction (MG) : fun, historical adventure exploring contemporary issues; a quirky detective/mystery series; a funny and warm-hearted family-/relationship-based drama with a strong voice. Non-fiction : memoir & voice-driven narrative non-fiction. But, most of all, he just loves to be taken into a world and surprised by what he reads! Steven would like you to submit a short covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Steven is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 28th January 2025

🚀 Unlock the Power of Persuasion: Crafting Persuasive Business Profiles for Investor Engagement Online Course 🚀   Are you ready to captivate investors and skyrocket your business success? Introducing our comprehensive online course: 'Crafting Persuasive Business Profiles for Investor Engagement.' This course is meticulously designed to empower entrepreneurs like you to master the art of creating compelling business profiles that will leave investors eager to be a part of your journey.   🌟 Module 1: Introduction Dive into the world of persuasive business profiles with a solid foundation. Understand the psychology behind investor engagement and learn the essential elements that make a business profile irresistible. Set the stage for success as you embark on a transformative learning journey. 📚 Module 2: Write Your Company Overview Crafting a compelling company overview is an art, and in this module, we break it down for you step by step. Discover how to communicate your business's unique value proposition, highlight key achievements, and showcase your vision in a way that resonates with potential investors. Elevate your narrative and create a profile that stands out from the crowd. 🔧 Module 3: Workshop Put your newfound knowledge into action with hands-on workshops. Receive personalized feedback and guidance as you work through real-life scenarios. Develop your skills in real-time and gain the confidence to create business profiles that not only capture attention but also inspire investment.   🎓 What You'll Gain: ✅ In-depth understanding of investor psychology ✅ Mastery in crafting persuasive business profiles ✅ Techniques to highlight your company's strengths ✅ Skills to articulate your vision and mission effectively ✅ Confidence to engage with potential investors   🎯 Who Should Enroll: 🚀 Entrepreneurs seeking investment 📈 Small business owners looking to scale 💼 Professionals aiming to enhance their business communication skills   💡 BONUS: Exclusive templates and resources to kickstart your business profile creation process!   🌐 Don't miss this opportunity to transform your business narrative and attract the investment you deserve. Enroll now and unlock the door to a future filled with success!   🚀 Join the revolution in business storytelling! Craft your compelling business profile today! 🚀 [Enroll Now] [Limited Seats Available]   Course Curriculum Module 1- Introduction What to Cover in Your Company Overview 02:29 Module 2- Write Your Company Overview Questions Your Company Overview Must Cover 01:44 5 Things Your Company Overview Must Cover 04:19 Executive Summary vs Company Overview 00:52 Why Investors Look For 01:25 Avoid Exaggeration in Your Company Overview 01:40 The Who, What, Where, When and How of Your Company Overview 04:33 Reflex Case Study 01:38 Writing a Great Company Profile 08:57 Company Profile 01:39 The Team 10:32 Staffing Strategy 01:47 Business Model 09:10 Current Status 05:27 Additional Topics to Include in the Company Overview 03:47 Common Mistakes 03:05 Module 3- Workshop Workshop Write Your Company Overview 03:11

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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NEW ADULT Rebeka Finch is a Junior Agent at the Darley Anderson Literary Agency. Alongside assisting Darley on his list of authors, Rebeka is building her own list of romance and romantasy authors, specifically for the BookTok hungry new adult/20+ markets. She is on the hunt for messy, cheesy, heartbreaking, relatable, characters and stories with romance at the very heart of the narrative. For those writing romantasy, Rebeka is looking for books that strike the perfect balance of romance, pace, action and world-building, with series potential. Importantly, she looks for strong, diverse, brave and relatable characters in these settings. People that feel like both a friend, a champion and an ally. Rebeka would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 -2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Rebeka is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 20th February 2025

Are you passionate about the business side of film? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and ambitions to pave a career in a fast-growing creative industry? The BA (Hons) Film Business & Production degree reflects current demands for professionally ready graduates equipped with the vital creative, business and entrepreneurial skills to navigate the modern film, screen and media environment.

Embark on a mesmerising journey into the world of fiction with our 'Novel & Story Writing Workshop: Crafting Compelling Narratives'. Dive deep into the art of weaving tales that leave an indelible mark on readers. From understanding the very essence of a story to mastering the nuances of character development, this workshop ensures that aspiring writers tread confidently on the path of compelling narrative creation. As you navigate through the comprehensive modules, discover how to fine-tune your ideas, select your audience, and choose the right genre. Delve deeper as you meticulously plan your plot and breathe life into unforgettable characters. By the end, be adept at not just drafting, but also refining your tale to perfection, ensuring it is ready to make a splash in the literary world. Learning Outcomes Understand the foundational concepts of novel and story writing. Identify the essential components that make a story captivating. Strategise the process of audience selection and genre determination. Develop a robust plot and intricate, compelling characters. Gain insights into the final stages of editing and effective marketing strategies. Why buy this Novel & Story Writing Workshop: Crafting Compelling Narratives? Unlimited access to the course for forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the Novel & Story Writing Workshop: Crafting Compelling Narratives there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Who is this Novel & Story Writing Workshop: Crafting Compelling Narratives course for? Aspiring novelists eager to pen their first masterpiece. Writers wanting to transition from short stories to full-length novels. Literary enthusiasts looking to understand the backbone of engrossing narratives. Individuals keen on improving their narrative drafting and editing techniques. Those wishing to comprehend the intricacies of publishing and promoting their works. Prerequisites This Novel & Story Writing Workshop: Crafting Compelling Narratives does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Novel & Story Writing Workshop: Crafting Compelling Narratives was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Career path Novelist - Average Salary: £35,000 - £80,000 Literary Editor - Average Salary: £25,000 - £45,000 Book Marketing Specialist - Average Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 Literary Agent - Average Salary: £20,000 - £60,000 Publishing Consultant - Average Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 Story Consultant for Media Production - Average Salary: £40,000 - £70,000 Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Novel and Story Writing Introduction to Novel and Story Writing 00:21:00 Module 02: Elements of Compelling Story Elements of Compelling Story 00:17:00 Module 03: Preparing for Novel and Story Writing Preparing for Novel and Story Writing 00:13:00 Module 04: Finding Ideas and Selecting Audience Finding Ideas and Selecting Audience 00:16:00 Module 05: Selecting Your Genre Selecting Your Genre 00:18:00 Module 06: Planning and Building Plotlines Planning and Building Plotlines 00:26:00 Module 07: Crafting Memorable Character Crafting Memorable Character 00:22:00 Module 08: Drafting, Editing and Polishing Drafting, Editing and Polishing 00:23:00 Module 09: Publishing and Marketing Your Story Publishing and Marketing Your Story 00:22:00

Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP)® Business Relationship Management (BRM) embodies a set of competencies (knowledge, skills, and behaviors) to foster an effective business value-producing relationship between a service provider and its business partners. The BRM Discipline rests on solid research-based foundations verified and enhanced over a decade of successful implementations in leading organizations across the world. Proven to be equally effective for shared services including Human Resources, Finance, Legal, external service providers and others, BRM practices have enjoyed widespread adaptation in IT. The Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP) training and certification program provides a foundational understanding of business relationship management (BRM) for individuals at every experience level, with the training and certification designed to provide a solid baseline level of knowledge. In other words, this course provides the 'why' and the 'what' - 'why' business relationship management is important to your organization and 'what' a BRM capability does to add value to your organization. This interactive course, with discussions, partnering activities, and periodic knowledge checks, will provide you with the opportunity to apply learning to your unique organizational situations, creating solutions that you can use immediately upon returning to your workplace. This practical knowledge will allow you to demonstrate immediate value in your role, as well as prepare you for the BRMP Certification exam. What You Will Learn This course provides a foundational understanding of Business Relationship Management. Upon completion of the BRMP® course, participant will be able to demonstrate their understanding: Explain what business relationship management is and the value it provides to an organization Articulate the need for an organization to move beyond traditional goals of profit and products to encompass those that are appropriate for a relationship-centered organization Describe the importance of integrating business relationship management into every element of their organization Define the importance of educating their organization that a mature BRM capability will evolve culture, build partnerships, drive value, and satisfy purpose Apply business relationship management to their organization's triple bottom line of people, purpose, and planet Explain the basic knowledge, skills, and mindsets of the business relationship management role Clarify the core business relationship management approaches, tools, and templates used to achieve results Illustrate the value and impact the BRM capability has on an organization by completing a draft of the BRM Capability Workbook BRM Introduction - The Bigger Picture Why BRM = why now? Relationship-centered organization Theory of 'relationshipism' Triple bottom line BRM defined Activity domains BRM challenges BRM Capability BRM capability framework Organizational purpose and strategy Now-to-new Evolve culture Build partnerships Drive value Satisfy purpose Limitless growth and improvement BRM Capability - Evolve culture Evolve culture framework Purposeful narrative Desired behaviors Influential relationships Personal growth BRM Capability - Build partnerships Build partnerships framework BRM role competency model Relationship maturity and quality Partnering mindsets Relationship discovery Relationship nurturing BRM Capability - Drive value What is value? Types of value Sources of value Drive value framework BRM role competency model Value discovery Value realization Value results BRM Capability - Satisfy purpose Satisfy purpose framework BRM role competency model Through the BRM capability Through the triple bottom line Social value BRM Capability - Wrap-up Evolve culture capability framework Build partnerships capability framework Drive value capability framework Satisfy purpose capability framework BRM Role Our purpose and what we believe Role clarity Single point of focus BRM Code of Ethics BRM Role Competency Model BRM mindset Scope of BRM role BRM role with organizational factors BRM Team Our purpose and what we believe BRM team definition BRM team purpose, mission, and vision Assessing the value of a BRM team Organizing a BRM team Leading a BRM team Transition management Coaching BRMs Closing - BRM Key Learnings Key learnings from each module Closing - BRMP Course Wrap-Up What to do in the next 30/60/90/365 days Digital badge After passing the exam Recap learning objectives Review learning objectives Review expectations Course feedback

Effective Presentation Skills (Virtual) In today's results-oriented, global working environment, the ability to create and deliver presentations effectively is a necessary skill set for people at all levels of an organization. Regardless of your role, it's important to know how to synthesize your ideas into a coherent and focused narrative, add visuals that support and reinforce your message, and deliver it in a way that resonates with your audience. In this highly interactive course, we will unpack and practice some of the tools and techniques used by top speakers and influencers all over the world. In this engaging two-day course, you will plan, write, refine, practice, and deliver a presentation to the class. Your presentation will be filmed on both days, and you will leave the course with a flash-drive copy of your videos; participants of the virtual classroom workshop should be prepared to present via webcam. In addition to discovering and enhancing your own personal delivery style, you will learn how to create an overarching goal for your presentation and then organize and structure it for maximum impact. You'll gain insight into how to anticipate your audience's needs and tailor the content and delivery in a way that connects with them and sustains their attention and engagement. You will also learn skills that will help you control nervous energy, remain focused on and attuned to your audience, improvise under pressure, deal effectively with questions, and build a compelling call to action. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Construct an effective presentation goal statement, opening, body, and closing that connect with an audience Analyze an audience's needs and style preferences, including relevant DiSC®-related elements Deliver a complete criteria-based presentation that will persuade others Align usage of visuals as well as verbal and non-verbal techniques to maximize the impact of your presentation Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course structure Course goals and objectives Opening activities Planning and Organizing Video: 'The Art of Misdirection' Setting your presentation goal Writing a goal statement Analyzing your audience Applying the 'reality' test Creating and strengthening supports Structuring your presentation 5 components of an effective opening Presentation body Presentation closing Write your presentation opening Audience Analysis Video: 'How to Tie Your Shoes' Everything DiSC® introduction Audience DiSC® Styles Analyzing your audience Further audience analysis Effective Delivery Delivery challenges and in-person Keeping your audience engaged Your body as your instrument Verbal / paraverbal elements Body stance and nonverbal communication What are your 'tells?' Controlling nervousness Staying attuned to your audience Responding to questions Review and edit your opening Deliver your opening Visuals and Enriching Elements Using images in your presentation Guidelines for visual composition Using questions to engage your audience The power of the pause Practicing and Applying What You've Learned Preparation Delivery Feedback Opportunity to put into practice the program content and receive a video copy Summary and Next Steps What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environment? Your personal action plan