• Developing Effective Commentary for group types, time limitations, and types of tours;
• Presentation Skills including voice, body language, and positioning;
• Motor Coach Techniques including preparation for site visits, routing, and directional language.

This dynamic, interactive course allows the participant to explore new techniques and reinforce skills. It provides the opportunity to work with and learn from colleagues as well as trainers!

"This course incorporated public speaking, various techniques of guiding, logistics, new ways of thinking about presentations, and a myriad of invaluable information."

"The love and enthusiasm for tour guiding that the trainers imparted was contagious."

Maximum Number Participants: 20

An individually focused audio/visual seminar utilizing professional A/V equipment and technical support. The one-day seminar which includes two videotaping, two workshops on presentation skills, question/answer and plenary sessions incorporates trainer feedback and self-assessment.

"Many thanks for conducting such a professional and enlightening seminar. Anyone wishing to improve his/her skills should participate."

"This seminar was really excellent…Evaluations were very helpful and positive! We seldom see how other guides work; this was most revealing…an extremely well planned agenda."

Maximum Number Participants: 12

A half-day interactive course introduces a new method to develop and modify commentary that takes in consideration group type, time constraints, effective language, and dynamic delivery. Participants come away with a tool that can be used to structure focus and invigorate commentary!