Download or read book Improve Your Presentation Skills in One Hour written by Jason Chase and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are presenting a report to your department or delivering a keynote address at a conference, you can probably use a little polish in your presentation skills. This short-read book will give you the tips, advice and pep talk you need to stand in front of the audience without passing out. A good presentation depends both on matter (the quality of the material) and on manner (the quality of the delivery). This book covers practical tips for every part of the experience--from preparing your material to learning to read the audience to standing in front of a crowd (or sitting and presenting while on a Zoom call). You'll learn how to: - Organize your material- Hone your message- Study your audience- Critique your performance- Rehearse productively- Prep your mind, your body and your voice just before you go on- And deliver with confidence!You can read the book in just one hour. And with a little practice over the course of a week, you can dramatically improve your presentation skills. This isn't 'Presentations for Dummies.' Think of this as fast-tracking your presentation skills.
Download or read book Presentation Zen written by Garr Reynolds and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2009-04-15 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
Download or read book Rule the Room written by Jason Teteak and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rule the Room is the product of Jason Teteak’s twenty-year experience as a trainer and coach. His thoroughly tested advice covers every presenter’s concerns, from hooking the audience immediately to entertaining them, and from overcoming your fears to handling questions. He covers every base—content creation, delivery, audience management— with an overview plus step-by-step instructions, review exercises, and scores of specific and practical tips. Whether you want to persuade, motivate, teach, or inspire, Rule the Room can be your guide.
Download or read book The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Download or read book Presentation Skills written by Carol Silvis and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's employees are often called upon to make presentations, whether to colleagues in the office or to customers and clients. The ability to speak confidently and persuasively is a valuable, career-enhancing skill for any employee and an asset to any employer. Difficulty with public speaking, whether from fear or insufficient training, can hinder career advancement. But with preparation and practice, you can master the art of making presentations and stand out among your colleagues. In PRESENTATION SKILLS: ONE HOUR WORKSHOPS, you will find tips and techniques for delivering effective, compelling presentations, including how-to guidance on planning and organization. Included exercises will help you practice and perfect your skills. Learn how to excel at public speaking and enhance your career with PRESENTATION SKILLS: ONE HOUR WORKSHOP.
Download or read book 11 Deadly Presentation Sins written by Rob Biesenbach and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-24 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 11 Deadly Presentation Sins is the perfect book for public speakers, business presenters, PowerPoint users and anyone who has to get up and talk in front of an audience. Few skills are more important in business or in life than the ability to present your ideas in clear and compelling terms. A solid presentation can help you: Close a sale with a customer Earn a raise Get a job Boost your reputation in the marketplace And much more ... Yet most people are not very good presenters. They put their audiences through a veritable hell on earth with a multitude of sins, from listless delivery to lackluster content, from meandering stories to mundane visuals. 11 Deadly Presentation Sins offers a path to redemption for public speakers, PowerPoint users and anyone who has to get up and speak in front of an audience. This fun, practical guide is packed with more than 100 indispensable tips you can use right away in your next presentation to help you: Analyze your audience's needs and concerns in order to better connect with them Open with a bang instead of a whimper Focus and structure your content Find, shape and tell stories that command attention Tap into emotion to win hearts and change minds Create beautiful, compelling visuals to support your words Deliver a truly energetic performance Promote interaction and conversation to keep people engaged Make the most of body language to reinforce your message Plan and prepare for any contingency Finish strong 11 Deadly Presentation Sins combines lessons from the worlds of business and entertainment to help you give the performance of their life. You'll learn from Seth Godin and Star Trek, Romeo & Juliet and Ricky Gervais, Steve Jobs and Saturday Night Live. Whether you're talking to colleagues, customers or the community, in a boardroom, ballroom or church basement, you'll come away with the confidence and skills you need when all eyes are on you.
Download or read book Speaking Up Without Freaking Out written by Matt Abrahams and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Scientifically-Supported Techniques to Create More Confident and Compelling Speakers
Download or read book IMPROVE YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS with CD written by ISHITA BROWN and published by V&S Publishers. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book can be very handy and useful to anyone, who wants to deliver powerful presentations. The whole book has been organized in a reader-friendly manner, giving all the desired details to help in the development of contents and delivery skills of readers.The book has been supplemented with many case studies and examples to make it more interesting. The book comes accompanied by an interactive CD containing a PowerPoint Presentation for better understanding. The book will act as a valuable guide for all its readers to remove the barriers of effective communication. Some of the highlights of the book are: Finding Context to your Presentation Organizing It Tailoring It Remembering It Rehearsing It Delivering It
Download or read book Lend Me Your Ears written by Max Atkinson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-11-10 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The room darkens and grows hushed, all eyes to the front as the screen comes to life. Eagerly the audience starts to thumb the pages of their handouts, following along breathlessly as the slides go by one after the other...We're not sure what the expected outcome was when PowerPoint first emerged as the industry standard model of presentation, but reality has shown few positive results. Research reveals that there is much about this format that audiences positively dislike, and that the old school rules of classical rhetoric are still as effective as they ever were for maximizing impact. Renowned communications researcher, consultant, and speech coach Max Atkinson presents these findings and more in a groundbreaking and refreshing approach that highlights the secrets of successful communication, and shows how anyone can put these into practice and become an effective speaker or presenter.
Download or read book Backable written by Suneel Gupta and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking book that boldly claims the key to success is not talent, connections, or ideas, but the ability to persuade people to take a chance on your potential. "The most exceptional people aren't just brilliant...they're backable." —Daniel Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive and To Sell is Human No one makes it alone. But there’s a reason some people can get investors or bosses to believe in them while others cannot. And that reason has little to do with experience, pedigree, or a polished business plan. Backable people seem to have a hidden quality that inspires others to take action. We often chalk this up to natural talent or charisma...either you have “it” or you don’t. After getting rejected by every investor he pitched, Suneel Gupta had a burning question: Could “it” be learned? Drawing lessons from hundreds of the world’s biggest thinkers, Gupta discovered how to pitch new ideas in a way that has raised millions of dollars, influenced large-scale change inside massive corporations, and even convinced his eight-year-old daughter to clean her room. Inside Backable are long-held secrets from producers of Oscar-winning films, members of Congress, military leaders, culinary stars, venture capitalists, founders of unicorn-status startups, and executives at iconic companies like Lego, Method, and Pixar. Backable reveals how the key to success is not charisma, connections, or even your résumé, but rather your ability to persuade others to take a chance on you. This original book will show you how.
Download or read book Presentation Skills Training written by Christee Gabour Atwood and published by ASTD. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete with effective training methodologies, this book helps you accelerate learning and leverage technology for maximum efficiency, and provides workshop programs that will make planning easy and can be tailored for the unique needs of your organization. --
Download or read book The Presentation Book written by Emma Ledden and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the next presentation you do, the best you’ve ever done. The Presentation Book shows how you can easily put your nerves behind you and calmly and confidently deliver a clear, sharp and very influential presentation. With Emma Ledden’s expert help, quick tips and proven three-step visual approach, you’ll learn how to: Plan and prepare properly – learn the secrets of the great presenters and how you can use them too Profile your audience – quickly understand what your audience needs and exactly how to deliver it Shape your message – transform your raw data into three cleverly crafted points Design your slides – get the right visuals in the right place, at the right time Inform, inspire and entertain your audience and deliver your next presentation like a pro.
Download or read book Make Your Presentation Skills More Satisfying written by Lorinda Cassello and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all been there, dutifully enduring a dull presentation at work or bad presentations. We've all had to sit through them. Heck, we've probably all given one or two. I know I have. You know the type: twice as long as they need to be, slides chock-full of text, no visuals in sight. How can you ensure you don't fall victim to these presentation faux-pas when designing your next presentation for your team, class, or clients? Let's get started. This book can be read from cover-to-cover or used as a reference guide, It includes valuable, easy-to-implement tips for every facet of the presentation process from design to practice. Readers will learn how to increase both the impact and memorability of their presentations. You'll also learn: -Plan, you can save a lot of time by effectively planning for your presentation. -Design, you can design a presentation that captivates the attention of your audience. -Practice, you can learn the basic elements of effective practice to give a smooth and confident presentation.
Download or read book Develop Your Presentation Skills written by Theo Theobald and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2019-07-03 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop Your Presentation Skills offers step-by-step advice to prepare effectively and nail that presentation. Going beyond just handling nerves and presenting slides, this quick and easy guide provides a practical toolkit for developing a winning presentation and improving your confidence along the way. From unpicking the original brief and understanding just what the audience wants, to facing your performance demons and constructing compelling content, you will keep your audience rapt with attention. Complete with anecdotes and expert input to help you avoid disaster, Develop Your Presentation Skills also includes content to help you to deliver a presentation 'stripped bare' and to use new media to engage with your audience. Fully updated for 2019, this 4th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates, and top tips to help you find your voice and use it with style; to inform, to persuade, to impress. The Creating Success series of books... Unlock vital skills, power up your performance and get ahead with the bestselling Creating Success series. Written by experts for new and aspiring managers and leaders, this million-selling collection of accessible and empowering guides will get you up to speed in no time. Packed with clever thinking, smart advice and the kind of winning techniques that really get results, you'll make fast progress, quickly reach your goals and create lasting success in your career.
Download or read book Boost Your Presentation IQ Proven Techniques for Winning Presentations and Speeches written by Marilyn Pincus and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-01-06 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nonthreatening, interactive way to prepare for any presentation Offers a last-minute checklist that presenters can use to prepare for their big day Follows the successful model of Boost Your Interview IQ (McGraw-Hill, 2003) Pincus designs customized workshops for her corporate clients, frequently on presentation topics
Download or read book TED TALKS The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking written by Chris J. Anderson and published by Collins. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the head of TED and based on expertise drawn from the best TED Talks, an entertaining and practical guide to speaking, pitching and telling stories, filled with valuable insight for salespeople, leaders, teachers and writers Amid today’s proliferating instant-communication channels, one form has emerged as the most effective way to communicate—a brief, polished, live-audience video talk. Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has tapped the world’s most brilliant minds to share their expertise on myriad subjects. Anderson discovered early on that the keys to getting an audience to sit up and pay attention are to condense a presentation into 18 minutes or less and to heighten its impact with a powerful narrative: in other words, to tell a terrific story. TED Talks is chock full of personal presentation suggestions from such TED notables as Sir Ken Robinson, Mary Roach, Amy Cuddy, Bill Gates, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dan Gilbert, Matt Ridley and dozens more—everything from how to focus your speech’s content to what you should wear onstage. This is a lively, fun read with great practical value, from the man who knows what goes into a great speech. In TED Talks, Anderson pulls back the TED curtain for anyone who wants to learn from the world’s best on how to prepare a top-notch presentation.
Download or read book Presentation Skills written by Carol A. Silvis and published by Course Technology. This book was released on 2015-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's employees are often called upon to make presentations, whether to colleagues in the office or to customers and clients. The ability to speak confidently and persuasively is a valuable, career-enhancing skill for any employee and an asset to any employer. Difficulty with public speaking, whether from fear or insufficient training, can hinder career advancement. But with preparation and practice, you can master the art of making presentations and stand out among your colleagues. In PRESENTATION SKILLS: ONE HOUR WORKSHOPS, you will find tips and techniques for delivering effective, compelling presentations, including how-to guidance on planning and organization. Included exercises will help you practice and perfect your skills. Learn how to excel at public speaking and enhance your career with PRESENTATION SKILLS: ONE HOUR WORKSHOP.
