Presentation Training Zurich Switzerland – Present Convincingly
Present Convincingly – Achieve Your Goals
Presentation Training for Your Success!
Presentation training is the key to presenting content convincingly and professionally. Anyone who wants to present needs more than slides – it is about impact, structure and confidence. Good presentation training conveys techniques for presenting complex content clearly and actively involving the audience.
Presentation training strengthens the ability to appear confident, handle objections and communicate your message effectively. Through targeted presentation training, participants learn to use body language, voice and argumentation optimally. With CONSENSIS, every presentation becomes a success.
✓ Key Facts at a Glance
| 1. | For whom: Managers, executives, sales staff and anyone who needs to present convincingly in front of an audience. |
| 2. | Format & duration: ½ to 2 days in-house presentation training throughout Switzerland – CHF 2’500 per day for up to 8 participants, everything included – or as individual coaching. |
| 3. | Your 3 main benefits: confident stage presence – convincing message with impact – assured handling of objections and nerves. |
| 4. | Your trainer: René Surber, over 20 years of experience, practice-oriented and with a wealth of professional expertise. |
| 5. | Training methods: video analysis, role plays, presentation checklists – theory and directly applicable practice. |
Benefits of Presentation Training
- Present confidently and competently in front of an audience
- Use aids such as PowerPoint and projectors in a targeted and efficient manner
- Your message motivates listeners to think along and take action
- Confident performance even when faced with objections from the audience
- Structure arguments convincingly for critical target groups
- Anchor messages with listeners through clearly structured presentations
- Gain a positive and convincing presence and motivate your audience
- Present complex information clearly and simply
- Reinforce the impact of your presentation through facial expressions, gestures and voice
- Sell yourself, your ideas and projects effectively
Presentation Training – Main Training Modules
(defined in detail in collaboration with you)
- Preparation techniques and creating a structured presentation
- 12 behavioural points for a successful presentation
- Transforming nervousness into positive energy
- Gaining the attention of the audience and arousing interest
- Presentation and speaking technique
- Arguing convincingly and conveying your message skillfully
- Gestures and facial expressions – non-verbal communication
- Handling objections and disruptions during and after presentations
- Tips and tricks when using projector, PowerPoint and slide design
- Confident use of various aids
- Media use, visualisation and the Lessig Method
- Addressing the target audience skillfully
- Passion as a prerequisite for a captivating presentation
- Bringing a presentation to a confident close
Applied Methods During Presentation Training
- Apply theoretical knowledge directly using an example presentation
- Use of various presentation checklists
- Presentation video analysis for progress monitoring and motivation
- Role plays in realistic presentation situations
Previous and Current Collaborations in Presentation Training
Amag, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, StWZ Energie, Testex, Wenger & Vieli, HSG (St. Gallen), SwissRe (Zurich), FIFA Museum (Zurich), Fairmed (Berne), Zürich Versicherung, Stadtwerk Winterthur, MichaelPage, Migros, V-Zug, Amnesty International (Berne), Feinheit, ACS, atupri, Mepha, Die Post (Lucerne), CKW, UBS, Netstream, Sanitas, Samsung, Lindy, Micro, Hirslanden Kliniken, KPMG, Schweizer Paraplegiker Stiftung (Nottwil), Stadt Bern, Akzo Nobel, Avadis, Nestlé and many other valued companies.
Client Testimonials – CONSENSIS Presentation Training
★ Read all reviews on GoogleGreat course – great trainer! Good real-life examples, memorable metaphors and training delivered with great enthusiasm. Highly recommended.
Dear René, many thanks for the very informative and entertaining day. I am excited to see how the implementation goes in practice. Warmly, Martina
Good, very practice-oriented training.
In-house Presentation Training in Zurich, Berne, Basel, Lucerne & throughout Switzerland
CONSENSIS presentation training is a practice-oriented in-house training for companies in Switzerland. Based in Zurich, CONSENSIS has been conducting in-house presentation training and presentation coaching throughout Switzerland since 2009. Trainer René Surber brings direct practical experience from over 20 years of training activity. Whether at your premises in the greater Zurich area, in the Berne and Basel regions, or in eastern and central Switzerland – we tailor the training precisely to your goals and your industry.
CONSENSIS conducts presentation training in-house in: Zurich, Berne, Basel, Winterthur, Lucerne, Zug, St. Gallen, Aarau, Solothurn and Frauenfeld – as well as throughout German-speaking Switzerland.
Frequently Asked Questions about Presentation Training
What is presentation training?
Presentation training is practice-oriented training that helps you present convincingly and professionally. It covers:
1. Structure and preparation
How to build a presentation with a clear red thread: strong opening, convincing main section, memorable close.
2. Rhetoric and argumentation
How to convey your key messages clearly and handle objections confidently.
3. Body language and voice
How gestures, facial expressions, posture and voice technique reinforce your message.
4. Handling nervousness
How to channel stage fright into positive energy – a trainable skill, not a personality trait.
CONSENSIS has been delivering tailored presentation training in Switzerland since 2009.
Who is presentation training suitable for?
CONSENSIS presentation training is suitable for anyone who communicates in front of others professionally:
Managers and executives who need to inspire and convince teams, boards and clients.
Sales staff and account managers who pitch products, services or proposals.
Project managers and specialists who present results, strategies or recommendations.
Anyone who presents regularly and wants to do it with more confidence, clarity and impact.
What are 5 tips for a good presentation?
1. Prepare thoroughly and define your goal clearly
What should the audience think, feel or do differently after your presentation?
2. Start with a strong opening
A striking question, an unexpected fact or a short story – the first 30 seconds determine whether the audience is with you.
3. Use simple, clear language
Avoid jargon and complex sentence structures. Short sentences hit harder.
4. Use slides as support, not as a reading template
The 7-7-7 rule: max. 7 slides, 7 lines, 7 words per line – or better still: the Lessig Method with one image per slide.
5. Actively involve the audience
Questions, pauses and eye contact keep attention high. A presentation is a dialogue, not a monologue.
How do I overcome nervousness before a presentation?
Nervousness before a presentation is not a weakness – it is energy. The key is to redirect it:
1. Prepare thoroughly
Most nervousness comes from uncertainty. The better prepared you are, the calmer you feel.
2. Practise out loud (several times)
Thinking is not enough. Speaking the presentation aloud makes it feel familiar – ideally in front of a test audience.
3. Use breathing techniques
Slow, deep abdominal breathing before you go on stage reduces the physical stress response within seconds.
4. Reframe nervousness as excitement
Both feel similar in the body. Telling yourself "I am excited" rather than "I am nervous" measurably improves performance.
In CONSENSIS presentation training, you practise in realistic situations and get direct, constructive feedback – the fastest way to lasting improvement.
What is the Lessig Method?
The Lessig Method, named after Lawrence Lessig, uses many simple slides, each with a single image or keyword in rapid sequence. The goal is maximum visual support while maintaining a high flow of speech – compelling, modern and highly effective.
It is the opposite of text-heavy slides where the presenter reads from the screen. Instead, the slides amplify what the speaker says without competing with it.
In CONSENSIS presentation training, you learn both the Lessig Method and the classic 7-7-7 rule – and when to use which approach.
How much does in-house presentation training cost in Switzerland?
An in-house CONSENSIS presentation training costs CHF 2’500 per day for up to 8 participants, everything included – trainer, preparation, materials and debrief.
For individual coaching and small groups, separate conditions apply.
Non-binding quote and information:
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Your Trainer – René Surber
René Surber is the owner of CONSENSIS and has more than 20 years of experience as a trainer and coach. His core competencies include presentation technique, communication, rhetoric and personal impact.
Before founding CONSENSIS in 2009, he worked as a behavioural and communication trainer at Krauthammer International. His earlier career took him from ETH Zurich via Swissair and foreign exchange specialists to leading the service centre of a non-profit organisation. This combination of real leadership experience and professional training expertise shapes his style: practice-oriented, human and results-focused.
He has delivered presentation training for Nestlé, UBS, SWISS, SwissRe, KPMG, Migros, Samsung, Swiss Post, the University Hospital Zurich and many other leading organisations throughout Switzerland.
