The Presentation Book

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. 'The best book on presentation skills I have ever come across.' Robert Freese, Director, Talent and Organisation Development, First Data Corporation 'Finally, a book that can guide the inexperienced and experienced to better results from the presentations they deliver.' Mary O'Reilly, Senior Manager, Talent, Development and Learning, Deloitte & Touche 'Very engaging ... and useful ... this book will encourage presenters to improve and refine their approach.' Elaine McGleenan, Director, Learning and Organisational Development, KPMG 'The Presentation Book exemplifies what Emma does best - communicate the complex clearly, concisely and with great consideration for her audience. This is a truly insightful and practical book that will undoubtedly inspire many in the delivery of more impactful and influential presentations.' Johanna Fullerton, Business Psychologist and Director, SEVEN, Psychology at WorkAbout the author Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail Chapter 2 - It's not about self-survival Chapter 3 - The missing ingredient Chapter 4 - Hook your audience Chapter 5 - What goes where? Chapter 6 - What language should I speak? Chapter 7 - The three steps Chapter 8 - Going live Chapter 9 - Nature versus nurture Chapter 10 - A reality check Chapter 11 - Moving forward My final word Appendix: Full workbook Index