State Government of Victoria - Department of Premier and Cabinet
The Sussan Group – Sportsgirl, Sussan, Suzanne Grae
nab - National Australia Bank
ANZ
HSBC
BankWest
Coles
Elders
Yum International – KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell
IGA
University of Melbourne
Information systems
The Besen Family Foundation
RMIT
Drake International
VECCI
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Ego Pharmaceuticals
Dexxon Pharmaceuticals
LangfordAddis
CMA
World Vision
Mission Australia
Sacred Heart Mission
About Us
Public Speaking Courses & Communication Skills Training
Presentation Strategies offers you a unique brand of training. You will receive our special combination of performance and effective communication skills. You will be able to communicate your messages using the latest media techniques, and you will also be able to deliver these messages using theatre - based voice, body and performance skills.
Presentation Strategies created this program specifically to meet the needs of people in business, industry, politics and the professions. We have achieved outstanding results for our clients in years of experience working with businesses and organizations both internationally and in Australia.
The Coaches
AUGUSTINE ZYCHER - is a Communications Specialist with extensive media experience as a senior producer at CNN, foreign correspondent for The Age, and producer and director of documentary films. Ms. Zycher is a speechwriter for clients who are amongst the top 25 business leaders in Australia, as well as for political leaders and distinguished professionals. She also coaches them in effective communication skills.
ROSALIE ZYCHER - is a Performance Specialist with international experience as an actor and as a theatre and opera director. Ms. Zycher adapts her experience in theatre and stagecraft to train clients across all business, professional and industry sectors to develop confidence, manage fear and make delivery effective through optimal use of body and voice.
Our coaches are qualified trainers.
These are some testimonials from clients who have utilised our public speaking courses, communication workshops or presentation skills training.
Praise
Augustine Zycher and Rosalie Zycher of Presentation Strategies have provided various professional services to the Sussan Group over a number of years. We have been extremely happy with these services which include presentation training and speech writing on a wide range of subjects.
We have found them to be very effective in their approach and I have no hesitation in recommending Augustine and Rosalie.
Naomi Milgrom AO CEO & Executive Chair Sussan Group
Group Workshops
Participants in Group Workshops at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, State Government of Victoria:
" A revelation!!! You really came through with the goods and I got heaps out of it. Thanks heaps for sharing fabulous sets of skills."
"I will draw on your model from now on!"
"Great course, very positive feedback that didn't pull any punches - the way it should be. Structure of the day worked well."
"It's valuable to get direct feedback on what you can do better."
"This will be helpful for me in the future and gives me a set of valuable tools."
"The presentation of a system was also very effective rather than just a conglomeration of speaking and presentation tips."
"60-second pitch was particularly useful. Well presented - difficult job to do so much in 1 day!"
"A very worthwhile course!"
"A very good learning experience."
Participants in Group Workshops at nab Private Bank:
“The course was fantastic! Thank you for helping me to achieve the confidence to speak in front of a group of people.
“Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed it and it has increased my confidence.”
“This workshop has been by far the most effective and helpful that I have undertaken.”
“So many ideas and practices were learnt.”
Participants in Group Workshops at KFC - Yum International
“Some fantastic skills and techniques to use in the future. “
“ Great session, great useful tips on how to overcome the common fears of presenting.”
“Great encouragement and support.”
“Loved the structured approach to putting a presentation together. Thanks for the tools.”
“I have learnt so much that will stay with me now for the rest of my life. Thoroughly enjoyed it too.”
Participants in Group Workshops at IGA
“Great course with good effective tools to help each individual’s unique style.”
“ It tackled my fears and gave me good ideas to improve my skill base.”
Many presentation courses concentrate on teaching you about PowerPoint and slide content. Rosalie and Augustine impress upon you that you are the focus of the presentation and that your multi-media tools are just that, tools.
Not only do they teach you how to command this presence of authority and credibility and to communicate with your audience, but also how to overcome the fear of presentation. An extremely worthwhile course that is highly recommended.
Dr Susan Lane Asian Regional Manager Ego Pharmaceuticals
Your coaching is extremely valuable for media appearances involving complex messages and a diverse target audience. With your techniques, the key messages are refined and delivered in such a way that the media coverage results in the right personal positioning and the right messages being received.
Peter Reynolds University of Melbourne Information Systems
My recommendation is unconditional. I have the highest praise for what they have achieved for me.
Gone is my fear of public speaking. I am now confident of delivery because I now understand the structure and what is required to hold an audience's attention. I now look forward to public speaking and will be indebted to Augustine and Rosalie forever.
Rosalie Zycher concentrated and I mean concentrated on Performance Skills - communicating with an audience, delivery of the speech and strategies for building confidence and preparing mentally and physically for the presentations.
Augustine Zycher worked on presentation of the speech showing how to structure the speech and prepare concise, clear and compelling material for delivery.
The difference it has made to my presentation has been almost unbelievable.
Peter W. Fergusson OAM Victorian Tourism Award Winner Outstanding Contribution by an Individual to Tourism Adjunct Professor
TEVA has used the services of Presentation Strategies as part of our program to train and qualify managers in the field of communications and in conducting presentations.
Both of their representatives, Augustine Zycher and Rosalie Zycher have prepared and processed materials for interdepartmental communications within our organization with exemplary expertise and clarity. We were very pleased with their professionalism and with the high quality of their work.
Their guidance was invaluable in instructing and improving our managers' communication skills. We were fortunate to have selected Presentation Strategies and to have been given the services of such excellent representatives as Augustine & Rosalie.
Moshe Netzer Director of Corp. Training & Organizational Development Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
I appreciate all the exceptional work you have done for us, from our company presentation and profile, to my speech in the United States. I am also pleased that we were able to work together, even under our notorious time pressures.
Dan Oren President & CEO Dexxon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
I have now worked with Presentation Strategies on two projects. Each time it has been a stimulating and valuable process with terrific results. It's about more than words - it's about defining and communicating what you and your business are about. It's also more than preparing a brochure or PowerPoint presentation; it's about equipping yourself to capture opportunities when they present - whether that's a formal pitch or an incidental meeting. I've learned a lot from the process and gained skills I can use regularly for a range of circumstances. I have no hesitation in recommending Augustine & Rosalie's services - it's an investment in essential skills for your business and yourself.
Rosemary Addis Principal LangfordAddis
I was fortunate enough to attend the Presentation Skills course just prior to a business trip to Hong Kong. The training I received from Augustine & Rosalie was a significant contributor to the structure and delivery of my two presentations. I was able to use the knowledge and skills I acquired from the course to maximise my connection with the audience and able to clearly communicate the benefits of our Permit Administration System (PAS) for their companies. I have no hesitation in recommending this course to anyone required to deliver presentations.
Peter Kingwill BEng, MACS, FAICD Director Sage Technology
