Packed full of anecdotes from the most accomplished presenters around, this book contains all the tools, tips and encouragement you need to make a sensational presentation. It covers every aspect of presenting, from preparation and planning right through to dealing with nerves and mastering the art of presentation performance. Brilliant outcomes: - Learn the top ten tips of presentation mastery - Discover how to make presentations powerful, colourful and memorable - Always feel confident and inspired to give it your very best shot - Deliver an inspiring presentation, even with no visual aids.
About the author Authors acknowledgments Introduction Part 1: CHANGES IN EXPECTATIONS 1 Changes, technology, the media and you 2 This is your career were talking about 3 Really understanding your audience Part 2: KNOWING YOURSELF HELPS YOU IMPROVE 4 Fear - how to understand and control it 5 The five levels of mastering presenting Part 3: THE PRESENTERS TOOLKIT 6 The context of the presentation 7 How to write a brilliant story 8 How to give your story colour 9 How to illustrate your presentation 10 Giving a brilliant performance Part 4: HOW TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUE IMPACTS ON PRESENTATIONS 11 Technology is here to make us more powerful 12 Technique: learning from the best -- the X Factor Part 5: HOW TO BE COME BRILLIANT - PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER 13 Moving from good to brilliant 14 So you made it -- brilliant, well done! 15 Applying your skills to all kinds of meetings 16 Summary of the lessons in this book