Advanced Presentation Skills Training for trainers & speakers
Sharpen your presentation skills, strengthen your authentic speaking style, and deliver impactful presentations with confidence.
March 2027 | 2 days, 9:30–17:30 | Location: Zagreb & TBD
Are you a trainer, facilitator, educator, or speaker looking to captivate your audience, deliver memorable messages, and present with authenticity and impact?
This two-day Advanced Presentation Skills Training (aka Bootcamp) is designed for those who regularly deliver talks, workshops, or presentations yet strive to get even better.
Join us to inspire, connect, and engage with your audience like never before.
Whether you’re looking to become more memorable and authentic presenter, structure your content more effectively, or overcome stage fright, this training offers hands-on practice, feedback by other experienced trainers & facilitators, and a set of tools tailored to your unique style and goals.
To work deep and highly practical, we choose to work in a very small group. Spots are limited to 8 participants.
Apply now to secure your place! Unlock your full presentation potential and become a more confident, persuasive, and engaging speaker.
Note: We deliver this training in diverse location ins Europe (Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, Zurich and more), based on demand and interest. If you would like to attend it but the location doesn’t fit, get in touch via contact form (or application form) and express your interest.
Why presentation skills matter for trainers and educators
Presentation skills alone don’t make a great trainer. Exceptional trainers master learning methodology, understand the learning process, and make learning active, engaging, and experiential.
However, part of our role as trainers is presenting content, frameworks, and instructions in a clear, concise, and engaging way that captures attention and invites people to engage with the process.
If you’re looking to deepen this aspect of your work, this training is for you.
(Note: If you’d like to explore broader training methodologies and learn how to design impactful, experiential learning environments, consider starting with our foundational Train the Trainer course.)
What you’ll gain
Through this immersive, hands-on learning experience, you’ll:
- Learn how to make a strong first impression and captivate your audience from the start
- Organize your presentation content for clarity and impact
- Move past stage fright into presenting with ease and confidence
- Balance preparation with flexibility, adapting smoothly to audience needs
- Explore diverse aspects of non-verbal communication to reinforce your message
- Develop your authentic speaking style to connect more deeply with your audience
- Use storytelling techniques to make your presentations unforgettable
- Handle unpredictable situations with composure and adaptability
- Foster emotional connections with your audience to enhance engagement and retention
- Tailor your presentations to meet diverse audience needs
- Receive personalized feedback and video recordings of your presentations
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Engage in customized exercises and prework assignment designed specifically for your goals and needs
You’ll leave this training with personalized feedback and a list of ideas to keep improving, practical tools that you can use immediately, and a clear plan to continue refining your presentation skills.
How the training works
This highly interactive training combines theory, practice, and feedback to maximize your growth.
Who is this training for?
Advanced Presentation Skills Training is designed for:
- Trainers, facilitators, educators, and speakers who regularly present ideas, concepts, or workshops
- Those with some experience delivering presentations, whether to small workshop groups or large audiences
- Professionals looking to deepen their skills in delivering engaging, impactful content in an educational context
If you’re unsure whether this training aligns with your experience, get in touch via contact form or application form and schedule a 30 min call with Mirna (the lead trainer on this training).
We will explore together what the training looks like and answer any of your questions.
What others say
While this is the first time that we are delivering this specific format of Advanced Presentation Skills Training before, here’s what participants from our other advanced events for trainers on Trainers Toolbox say:
Logistics & pricing
Dates
Location
Interested, and have preferences on location? Contact us via the contact form or application form to share your preference for dates and location, and we will contact you updated when designing the calendar and seek to adapt to your preferences.
Group size
Price
Discounts: 10% for alumni of Train the Trainer, other advanced programs, or members of Trainers’ Conversations.
What's included:
(Lunch and accommodation not included.)
About the trainer –
Mirna Šmidt
Mirna Šmidt combines 18 years of experience in delivering training with a strong foundation in psychology and adult learning.
Mirna loves sharing messages about impactful learning & the science of positive psychology, often through powerful stories. You can see an example of one of her many speeches in her TEDx talk.
With an MSc in Engineering & Computing and an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, she combines scientific insight with practical experience to create memorable, goal-driven learning experiences.
Mirna has delivered programs in over 30 countries for NGOs, startups, and corporations like Cisco, L’Oreal, and Molson Coors, engaging participants from more than 50 nations and leading workshops at global conferences such as HR Week, Hive Global Leaders Summit, and Women in Data Science.
As the founder of Trainers Toolbox and Happiness Academy, she focuses on empowering other trainers in facilitation skills, designing & delivering impactful learning experiences & positive psychology – the science of wellbeing.
Discover more about Mirna on LinkedIn – and do connect!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
This learning experience is made for you if you’re a trainer, facilitator, educator, or speaker with experience delivering presentations to big or small groups, and looking to refine your skills in an educational context.
This program is designed for those with some experience. Beginners might benefit more from foundational courses like Train the Trainer. If unsure what would be the best learning experience for you, get in touch (via contact form or application form) to discuss which course best fits your needs.
This training is designed for trainers, facilitators, educators, and speakers who already have some experience delivering workshops, sessions, or talks. If you’ve led learning spaces or presented in any capacity and now want to refine the presentation part of your skills, this is for you.
Yes. Around one month before the training, you’ll receive a preparation task that includes designing a mini talk or session aligned with your personal goals. This will help you arrive with clear focus and allows us to tailor feedback to your individual needs from the start.
The fee covers prework, the 2-hour online module, training materials, coffee breaks, and personalized feedback. Lunch and accommodation are not included.
Refunds are not available due to the personalized nature of the program, but you may transfer your spot to another participant (assuming you /we find a person who is a fit for the program, to ensure that other participants’ experience is protected).
Yes, we can discuss flexible payment options. Contact us to discuss.
Absolutely! We’re happy to assist with logistics and recommendations.
- Personalized feedback from both the trainer and your fellow participants
- Video recordings of your presentations for self-review
- Downloadable handouts and curated book/tool recommendations to deepen your learning and support your continued growth
Train the Trainer is a science-based, hands-on course for new and experienced trainers who want to design and deliver powerful adult learning experiences.
Delievered over a 3-month with live online modules and finishing with 2 days in-person, it covers full foundations of all the aspects and skills that a trainer needs to master.It’s a highly personalised program with 6 attendees only, where you keep switching between the roles of trainer and participant through active tasks, gaining rich feedback and continuously practicing while integrating new tools and models into your skillset with each step module.
It ensures you fill in any gaps in your practice, avoid common mistakes and traps that trainers do, and round-up your skills as a trainer.On the other hand, Advanced Trainings for Trainers are 2 days in-person immersive learning experiences where we dive deep into one narrow and specific skill related to training - for example, facilitation, storytelling or training design.
Discover more about Train the Trainer at https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/train-the-trainer-course/Unsure which of these learning experiences is the best fit for you?
At Trainers Toolbox, we currently offer 4 live & 1 online advanced trainings for trainers.
In live 2-days format, you can join us for- Advanced Facilitation Training
- Advanced Storytelling Training
- Advanced Presentation Skills Training
Advanced Training Design Training
In online format, join the course on Optimal Emotions for Learning to bring your workshops to a whole new level of depth.
Explore the full range of the advanced courses at https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/courses/
Trainers’ Conversations is a year-long online peer community that brings together 22 experienced trainers for monthly conversations that are deep, energizing, and honest. You’ll explore new tools, share challenges, and receive real feedback – on everything from facilitation and learning design to business development.
It’s more than professional development. It’s creative spark, meaningful connection, and a supportive circle that evolves with you. It is a perfect community to join after attending Train the Trainer or one of the Advanced Trainings to keep practicing those skills throughout the whole year.
Ready to transform your presentation skills
and inspire your audience?
Take the next step toward more impactful and memorable presentations.
For any questions or to discuss if this program is the right fit for you, feel free to reach out through our contact form.