Presentations are no longer limited to boardrooms. Today’s individual contributors must present ideas clearly, communicate with influence, and deliver messages that resonate across diverse audiences. Whether speaking to colleagues, clients, or stakeholders, confidence and clarity are essential.

This energising 1-day workshop equips participants with the SPEAKS© toolkit to elevate their presentation design, delivery, and engagement. Learners will discover how to structure messages effectively, read audience psychology, use body language intentionally, handle unexpected moments with poise, and tell compelling stories that stick. This hands-on session ensures every participant leaves with practical, ready-to-use techniques to speak with confidence and impact.

Objective

By the end of this program, Learners will be able to:

1. Design clear, impactful presentation structures tailored to audience needs.
2. Apply key psychological principles to boost message retention and engagement.
3. Enhance delivery through confident body language, voice control, and presence.
4. Engage audiences using questions, visuals, and interaction techniques.
5. Respond calmly to difficult questions, disruptions, or unexpected technical issues.

Outline

MODULE 1 : Synchronicity

• Synchronise your verbal, vocal, and visual delivery
• The science of message alignment: what audiences notice first
• Using body language with intention: posture, gestures, eye contact
• Voice techniques for confidence: pace, tone, emphasis
• Activity: Micro-delivery drill — synchronising voice, words, and stance

MODULE 2 : Psychology

• Understand what influences your audience’s attention and decision-making
• How adults learn and process information
• Tailoring your message to different audience types
• Cognitive hooks: how to make your content “sticky”
• Activity: Audience Profiling Sprint — reshaping the same message for 3 audience types

MODULE 3 : Engagement & Alignment

• Create interaction and align your message to your objective
• Engagement techniques: questions, polls, short activities
• Turning passive listeners into active participants
• Slide design basics: colours, fonts, and simple data visuals
• Aligning your key message with organisational goals
• Activity: Message Makeover — redesigning a slide using SPEAKS© principles

MODULE 4 : Knee-Jerk Situations & Storytelling

• Stay composed and communicate with confidence, even under pressure
• Handling difficult questions: staying calm and structured
• Managing interruptions or technical mishaps
• Storytelling essentials: using simple structures that influence and inspire
• Weaving data into stories so they remain relatable
• Activity: The 60-Second Story Challenge — crafting and delivering a mini-story on the spot
• Personal Action Plan: three techniques to apply immediately

Maxine Teo's Profile

Keynote Speaker | Transformational Trainer | Sales & Leadership Coach | Behavioural Change Expert | Performance Coach | Mindset & Motivation Specialist | Author & Psychologist | Multi-Generation Workforce Specialist | SG60 Trainer |

Dr. Maxine Teo is a highly engaging tri-lingual speaker, facilitator, and author with a passion for impacting and inspiring lives. Known as one of Asia's most captivating trainers, she excels at turning complicated concepts into practical and engaging learning applications, helping international audiences reach their highest level of understanding. With a proven track record, Dr. Maxine has delivered exceptional training and keynote solutions for organisations around the world. Her ability to skilfully connect the dots has made her a sought-after keynote speaker and panel moderator.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Maxine's core domains are in Advisory Sales (B2B & B2C), Leading and Managing a Multi-Generation Workforce, and Personal Effectiveness. She authored and published three books based on these domains. Dr. Maxine's expertise in helping teams embrace diversity and resolve differences quickly has proven highly effective in accelerating their journey from forming to performing. Her experience in working with financial institutions, luxury brands, retail fashion, and pharmaceutical companies add relevance and practicality to the skillsets that she transfers to the learners.

Dr. Maxine's extensive research in Psychology has further enhanced her understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics. Her insights, combined with personal experiences, have motivated and inspired audiences to take action, improving both their work performance and personal lives. With a sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and super high energy, Dr. Maxine stands out among her peers in the speaking and training industry. Her colourful impact, expertise, and unwavering commitment continue to make a profound difference for individuals, organizations, and teams worldwide.