
Present with Impact and Confidence
Teach Yourself
By: Amanda Vickers, Steve Bavister
eBook | 24 September 2010
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256 Pages
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This book will appeal to the vast number of people who find presenting difficult or frightening because they have not had the proper coaching. By virtue of its logical structure, all-encompassing content and clear but engaging writing it will take the terror out of presenting on any occasion.
Not only does it teach you how to present with impact and confidence in a business context it will also guide you through the everyday challenges of communicating in every way, from speaking at weddings to impromptu speaking in an informal setting. Everything in life is a presentation and this book shows you how to overcome nerves and anxiety to bring the 'wow' factor to your presentation.
As companies increasingly regard public speaking as an essential management skill, the demand for books that offer sensible, practical advice will continue to grow. As a readable, stimulating title full of knowledge that can be put into use straight away, Present with Impact and Confidence will have popular and enduring appeal.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of presenting.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
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Chapter 2 – Becoming a Skilled Presenter
Chapter 3 – The Importance of Preparation
Chapter 4 – Logistics and Practicalities
Chapter 5 – What's Your Outcome?
Chapter 6 – Understanding your Audience
Chapter 7 – Shaping the Presentation
Chapter 8 – Adding ‘Flavour’ to Generate Interest
Chapter 9 – Using Visual Aids Effectively
Chapter 10 – Starting and Ending with a Bang
Chapter 11 – Organising your notes
Chapter 12 – Rehearsing and timing
Chapter 13 – Dealing with nerves and anxiety
Chapter 14 – Getting Off to a Good Start
Chapter 15 – Posture, Body Language and Movement
Chapter 16 – Maximising Your Voice
Chapter 17 – Rhetorical Techniques
Chapter 18 – Impact, Gravitas and Wow
Chapter 19 – Handling Questions
Chapter 20 – How Am I Doing?
Chapter 21 – Anticipating & Handling Problems
Chapter 22 – Presenting in Different Situations
Appendix
Various checklists regarding preparation, audience etc
Resources: Books, training, websites etc
ISBN: 9781444133677
ISBN-10: 1444133675
Series: Teach Yourself
Published: 24th September 2010
Format: ePUB
Language: English
Number of Pages: 256
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: John Murray Press
Edition Type: Digital original
























