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Please take a few
minutes to complete this questionnaire so that we may develop a program that
addresses your specific needs. If you are unsure of an answer or you feel
that a question is not relevant, please leave it blank. Use your Tab key to move
to the next field.
IMPORTANT:
When you finish, click
the "Submit Form" button at the bottom of this page so that your information will be sent to us (you will receive an immediate
confirmation). You may wish to print this page first for your records. Thank you!
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Contact Information
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Coaching Needs
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1. What prompted your doing something now to
improve your presentations? |
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2. On a scale of
1 - 10 (10 = Best), how would you rate your presentation skills?
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3. What would you need to do differently in order to rank them a 9.5? |
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4.
How do you describe your presentation style?
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5. What do you perceive as your
strengths as a presenter?
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6. What training
have you had to improve your presentation skills?
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7. What speaking or
presenting does your job require? Topics, audiences, formats, frequency, etc.
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8. What three to five goals would you like to achieve through your coaching
experience?
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9.
What other
information will help us make your coaching experience successful?
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10.
What remaining questions do you have about your coaching
experience?
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11. If appropriate, please list the names, titles, email
addresses, and phone numbers of three key people that David may call for their
opinions about your presentations. Please let them know to expect David's
call/email.
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12. Please rate the following areas with either a 0, 1, or
2. Use your tab key to move to the next line. (0=no help
needed, 1=some help needed, 2=help strongly needed):
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A. Reducing presentation anxiety
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B. Establishing credibility and rapport
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C. Thinking quickly “on my feet” and
under pressure
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D. Eliminating "ums," "ahs," "you
knows," etc.
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E. Using effective eye contact
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F. Presenting on television and/or radio
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G. Developing a powerful speaking voice
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H. Incorporating powerful stories and/or
humor
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I. Using my hands and other body
language to support my message
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J. Analyzing my audiences so I can speak
to their needs
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K. Creating captivating openings
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L. Creating compelling closings that
inspire audiences to take action
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M. Providing the right content without doing a "data dump"
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N. Delivering team presentations
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O. Mastering
question-and-answer sessions
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P. Organizing presentations so they’re
easy to deliver and follow
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Reducing my accent or regional dialect
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R. Simplifying
difficult topics
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S. Maintaining
listeners’ interest
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T. Livening-up
technical presentations
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U.
Making sales presentations to potential buyers
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V. Presenting to high-level executives
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Handling difficult situations or tough audiences
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Recognizing and adapting to different listening styles
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Y. Conducting training
sessions
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Z. Using effective visual aids and/or
PowerPoint
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13. Please review the list
above and identify your top three or four needs. Please enter the item letters
here:
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The following section is for Professional
Speakers. If this does not apply to you, please skip this section and go to the
bottom of this page now.
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1.
When did you start speaking professionally?
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2.
What is your current fee structure?
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3.
How often do you speak for a fee?
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4.
How often do you speak for free?
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5.
Please rate the following areas with either a 0, 1, or
2. Use your tab key to move to the next line. (0=no help
needed, 1=some help needed, 2=help strongly needed):
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Craft or refine your content
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Polish your delivery |
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Improve your marketing materials and skills
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D.
Increase your fees |
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Learn the business of speaking professionally
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F.
Other |
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IMPORTANT:
Click the "Submit Form"
button at the bottom of this page so that your information will be sent to us (you will receive an immediate
confirmation). You may wish to print this page first for your records.
If you have any difficulty, you can fax it to us
at 404.286.3526.
Thank you!
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