Mastering Presentation and Storytelling in Business

Overview

Every professional encounters moments that call for clear, confident communication, whether presenting to senior leaders, pitching to clients, or inspiring their team. In these situations, strong presentation and storytelling skills make the difference between simply sharing information and truly influencing outcomes.

Mastering Presentation and Storytelling in Business is a one-day, in-person business communication skills course in Singapore that helps professionals communicate with impact in high-stakes settings. This business presentation course teaches participants to structure ideas into compelling narratives, present in an authentic voice, and connect with audiences in ways that resonate. The course also builds confidence in managing challenging questions and maintaining presence under pressure.

Through applied frameworks and hands-on practice in this 1-day business communication skills course Singapore, you will learn how to define presentation goals, craft engaging openings and memorable conclusions, and use storytelling in business presentations to sustain attention. You will also refine delivery through targeted feedback on vocal expression, body language, and stage presence.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped with useful tools to engage stakeholders from team meetings to client presentations, and the confidence to deliver messages that inform, persuade, and inspire.

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Who Should Attend

This business communication skills course is suitable for:

• Team Leaders presenting to cross-functional stakeholders and senior management
• Sales and Business Development Professionals pitching to clients and prospects
• Project Managers communicating project updates, risks, and recommendations
• HR Business Partners and L&D Professionals facilitating workshops and change communications
• Middle Managers influencing decisions and inspiring teams
• Consultants and Client-Facing Professionals delivering recommendations and insights
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners pitching investors, partners, and customers

Ideal for professionals who want to enhance their presentation and storytelling skills to engage and influence stakeholders more effectively, build credibility, and inspire action through clear, confident communication.

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‍Learning Outcomes

‍This course will equip you to:

• Transform mindset barriers into opportunities by reframing public speaking as a vital skill for personal and professional growth.
• Define clear presentation goals that sharpen your focus and shape the impact you want to achieve.
• Craft a cohesive, compelling presentation that structures ideas logically and holds audience attention.
• Create memorable first and last impressions that establish credibility at the outset and leave your audience with lasting impact.
• ‍Engage audiences effectively through vocal variety, body language, and interaction techniques that sustain attention.

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‍Course Topics‍

1. Cultivating an Intentional Mindset

What You'll Gain:

• Reframe public speaking from a source of anxiety to a vital professional skill
• Identify and address mindset barriers (fear of judgment, perfectionism, imposter syndrome)
• Build confidence through self-awareness and intentional practice
• Adopt an audience-centric mindset that shifts focus from self to impact

2. Defining Clear Audience Goals

What You'll Gain:

• Define specific, measurable presentation goals (inform, persuade, inspire, or call to action)
• Understand your audience's needs, priorities, and concerns
• Tailor your message and tone to resonate with different stakeholder groups
• Align content to the outcome you want to achieve

3. Crafting a Well-Structured Presentation

What You'll Gain:

• Apply storytelling frameworks (situation-complication-resolution, hero's journey, problem-solution)
• Structure presentations logically with clear flow: context, evidence, insight, action
• Use narrative techniques to sustain attention and make complex ideas accessible
• Balance data and storytelling to inform and inspire

4. Creating Impactful First and Last Impressions

What You'll Gain:

• Craft compelling openings that grab attention (questions, stories, surprising facts, bold statements)
• Establish credibility and set the tone in the first 30 seconds
• Design memorable closings that reinforce key messages and inspire action
• Leave audiences with clear takeaways and a strong final impression

5. Enhancing Your Delivery to Showcase Executive Presence

What You'll Gain:

• Use vocal variety (pace, tone, volume, pauses) to emphasize key points and sustain engagement
• Apply body language and gestures to convey confidence and authenticity
• Command the stage with presence, eye contact, and spatial awareness
• Manage nervousness and project executive presence under pressure

6. Mastering Effective Presentation Techniques

What You'll Gain:

• Handle challenging questions with composure and clarity
• Use bridging techniques to redirect difficult questions back to your core message
• Engage audiences through interactive techniques (questions, polls, discussions)
• Adapt your delivery in real-time based on audience feedback and energy

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Why Choose This Business Communication Skills Course in Singapore

Built on Korn Ferry's expertise in executive presence and leadership communication

The course draws on Korn Ferry's decades of experience developing leaders' communication and influence skills. Frameworks are proven, immediately applicable, and designed for real business contexts.

Hands-on practice with personalised feedback

Rather than lecture-based learning, this business presentation course emphasises live practice with targeted feedback on vocal delivery, body language, and message structure. You refine your skills in real-time.

Immediate impact – present with confidence the next day

Every topic is designed for direct application. Participants leave with presentation templates, storytelling frameworks, and delivery techniques ready to use in their next stakeholder meeting or client pitch.

Delivered by experienced communication practitioners

Facilitated by professionals with deep experience in business communication, executive presence, and storytelling, not academics teaching theory.

Efficient format for busy professionals

Delivered over one intensive day, this 1-day business communication skills course Singapore maximises learning efficiency while respecting the demands of full-time professional roles.

Accessible funding options

Designed to be accessible to professionals seeking to strengthen their communication impact. Please refer to the Course Fees & Funding section for details.

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‍Course Fees & Funding

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Full Course Fee
‍$1,050* (before funding and GST)

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Course Fee Payable

The payable course fees reflect the amount after approved course fee grant and subsidies are applied. All fees are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of 9% GST.

‍Course Completion & Certification

‍To successfully complete the Mastering Presentation and Storytelling in Business course, participants must meet the following requirements:

1. Attendance: Achieve a minimum of 75% attendance and complete all assigned asynchronous pre-work.
   
2. Assessment: Attain a passing score on the post-course assessment, to be completed online within two days of the course.

Participants who meet these requirements will receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Korn Ferry Academy.

Administrative details on attendance tracking, assessment, and funding eligibility can be found in our Terms & Conditions and in the course confirmation email sent to participants.

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Course Schedule

‍3 Nov 2026