How to Give a Pretty Good Presentation E-Book

TJ Walker

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 105

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2010

Beschreibung

Reduce the time and stress associated with your presentations Bookshelves are crowded with books on how to be an exceptional presenter and promise to produce a brilliant, standing-ovation speaker. But what about a presentation resource for the rest of us? There are so many of us regular folk who who want to spend just a little time and effort to get over the big hurdle of giving a presentation, but don't know where to turn for advice. How to Give a Pretty Good Presentation is the easy answer to this common need. Straightforward, entertaining, and well-organized, this user-friendly resource will walk you step-by-step through the process from how to write, rehearse, and deliver a pretty good presentation that will make you appear confident, memorable, and competent. Although it does not promise the moon (or a standing ovation), this public speaking survival guide will help you: * Appear confident (even while still feeling nervous!) * Take the spotlight off of you and put it on your content * Save time * Not put people to sleep with your PowerPoint Presentation * Produce better results * Make better impressions * Reduce the feelings of dread, sleeplessness, and procrastination associated with your presentations * Prepare even if you've waited until the day before or an hour before your presentation is to be given Whatever your job, if you need to give a presentation and are feeling overwhelmed by it, How to Give a Pretty Good Presentation is there for you. If you want to reduce the time and stress associated with your presentations now and pass all future presentation opportunities with flying colors, then pick up this fun and accessible guide; you'll no doubt like the resulting improvement in both your personal and professional bottom line.

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Praise

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part One - FIRST THING FIRST

Chapter 1 - YOUR INTRODUCTION

Chapter 2 - THE TONE

HOW DO I SET THE TONE FOR A PRESENTATION?

SHOULD IT BE FORMAL OR INFORMAL?

Chapter 3 - TAILORING YOUR SPEECH

SHOULD I TAILOR THE SPEECH FOR THE TYPE OF AUDIENCE?

TELLING PERSONAL STORIES VERSUS JUST THE FACTS

Chapter 4 - KICKING THINGS OFF

Chapter 5 - THE GAME PLAN

Chapter 6 - REVENGE OF THE NERVES

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO HANDLE NERVES?

HOW DO I DEAL WITH PRESPEECH JITTERS?

Chapter 7 - SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

SHOULD I SEND ADVANCE MATERIALS?

WHAT SHOULD I SEND, AND HOW?

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE AND TO WHOM?

Chapter 8 - PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

SHOULD I REHEARSE? HOW FAR IN ADVANCE?

HOW AND TO WHOM CAN I REHEARSE?

Chapter 9 - YOUR APPEARANCE

WHAT KEY RULES SHOULD I FOLLOW?

IS THERE ANYTHING TO BE CAREFUL TO AVOID?

Part Two - THE PRESENTATION

Chapter 10 - VISUAL AIDS

WHEN SHOULD I USE VISUAL AIDS?

WHAT TYPES SHOULD I USE?

Chapter 11 - STAGE PRESENCE

SHOULD I WALK OUT INTO THE AUDIENCE?

SHOULD I USE HAND MOVEMENTS?

WHERE SHOULD I LOOK?

Chapter 12 - DAMNED IF YOU DO, DAMNED IF YOU DON’T

SHOULD I READ OR MEMORIZE MY PRESENTATION?

HOW CAN I MAKE NOTES AND USE THEM PROPERLY?

Chapter 13 - TESTING . . . 1, 2, 3 . . .

SHOULD I USE A MICROPHONE?

WHEN AND HOW SHOULD I USE A MICROPHONE?

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF SOMETHING BREAKS OR MALFUNCTIONS DURING MY PRESENTATION?

Chapter 14 - AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

HOW SHOULD I ENCOURAGE THE AUDIENCE TO PARTICIPATE (IF AT ALL?)

IS THE TRADITIONAL “SAVING QUESTIONS FOR THE END” METHOD REALLY THE BEST OPTION ...

Chapter 15 - TIMING IS EVERYTHING

RUNNING SHORT

RUNNING LONG

Chapter 16 - DON’T PANIC

Chapter 17 - TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

WHAT DO I DO IF I ENCOUNTER TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES DURING MY PRESENTATION?

HOW CAN I AVOID TECH ISSUES IN THE FIRST PLACE?

Chapter 18 - MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE?

WHAT DO I DO IF MY AUDIENCE LOOKS UNINTERESTED?

HOW DO I GET THEM BACK?

Chapter 19 - UH . . . UM . . .

Chapter 20 - LINGUISTICS

Chapter 21 - GET TO THE POINT

Chapter 22 - THE Q&A

Chapter 23 - QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

Part Three - TIPS, TRICKS, AND OTHER SAGE ADVICE

Chapter 24 - TIME CRUNCH

ONE DAY

MERE HOURS

MINUTES!?

Chapter 25 - DEVELOP THE ART

Chapter 26 - TIME TRAP

Chapter 27 - 10 PUBLIC SPEAKING DO’S AND DON’TS

Chapter 28 - TRUST ME ON THIS

Chapter 29 - “MY” FINAL SPEAKING TIP

Chapter 30 - A FINAL WORD

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

PRESENTATION NOTES

Praise for Pretty Good Presentation

“TJ Walker takes the fear factor out of speaking to the media and live audiences and clearly explains the secrets of great communicators like Reagan and Clinton. The best part is, what he teaches you really works when you put it to practice.”

—Hakan Lindskog TimeLife

“TJ’s latest book is chock full of helpful hints that will help anyone who reads it!”

—David Winters Wintergreen Funds

“TJ Walker is the leading media trainer in the world.”

—Stu Miller Producer, Viacom TV

“TJ Walker’s single-minded devotion to presentation training has made him the #1 expert for executives seeking guidance on speaking to the public and media.”

—Bob Bowdon Anchor/Reporter, Bloomberg TV

“Over the years I’ve been a fan of TJ Walker and his rigorous approach to media training. TJ is clearly a veteran of the broadcast and print interview world and his tips are well worth reading. I know I’ve learned some new strategies.”

—Edward Aloysius Moed Peppercom, Inc.

“TJ Walker was able to help my entire team operate more efficiently [and] maximize their message penetration to their audience.”

—Michael Gallant EMC