A benefit you discover right away, even during the first workshop or tutorial session, is a new perspective on what it means to give a presentation. With Relational Presentation, PowerPoint no longer locks a speaker into a set sequence of slides. The resulting freedom of visual expression allows practically unlimited messaging potential. Slides become like words in a new language, allowing a presenter to create visual meaning on the spot, tailoring messages to viewers' needs. While progressing through sessions, your PowerPoint design and delivery skills will greatly increase...but mastery of PowerPoint skills is only a small part of the overall objective. Becoming fluent with visual expression is the higher goal.

Relational Presentation methods have numerous positive effects on both presenter and audiences. Your confidence as a presenter probably will increase considerably because, if for no other reason, your slide shows become like speaker notes, reminding you of what content is available and assisting with quick location of relevant concepts. Audiences see you as more credible and an expert in your field because of the amount of content available and because of your ability to move through that content spontaneously. Sales success tends to increase while applying relational techniques because of a more natural communication style, leading to better relationship building. Likewise, an interactive delivery style heightens positive attitudes towards company image and brand.

Audience members directly benefit from higher recall of message details, increased engagement, more enjoyment, and a sense that you care about, and are interested in, their situations. Trainees, also, are better able to transfer skills to novel situations. Over time, as you become fluent in your new approach, presentation materials accentuate words and help you express thoughts as they occur. We call this rewarding experience Visual Fluency. It's a powerful style of communication you can learn nowhere else.