Learn the secrets of successful speaking, communicating and presenting
Do you get nervous when presenting at work? Do you want to showcase your knowledge, influence people and accelerate your career? How to Present reveals the winning formulas that ensure you are a confident, clear and influential presenter every time.
Presentation skills expert Michelle Bowden shares her internationally proven system for exceptional presenting, starting with analysis (plan what you would like to achieve), then design (put your presentation together) and delivery (communicate your message for results). This second edition is fully updated with all new strategies for presenting in online and hybrid sessions. Presenting online can be effective and engaging - you just need to know what to do, and then do it!
How to Present will help you:
- maximise your impact in meetings, conferences and conversations
- manage your nerves so you feel calm and confident
- engage your audience and master the art of persuasion
- structure your message cleverly and with deliver with authority
- command attention and achieve your goals
Whether you're speaking to one person or thousands, live or online, this is the essential guide to becoming an outstanding presenter who is memorable for all the right reasons!
Table of Contents
Foreword xiii
About the Author xv
Thank You! xvii
Introduction: Welcome to This Book xix
1. Persuasive presenting at a glance 1
Phase 1: Analysis: Be clear on your goals 17
2. Working out what you want to achieve from your presentation 19
Phase 2: Design: Write your presentation 43
3. Structure your message 45
4. Design your presentation 55
5. Script your presentation 65
6. Finalising your Persuasion Blueprint 123
7. Watch your language! 135
8. The art of storytelling 153
Phase 3: Delivery: Captivate your audience 169
9. Warm up your mind 171
10. Warm up your body and voice 183
11. Managing your nerves 195
12. Speak with confidence 203
13. Congruent body language 211
14. Engage and entertain 227
15. Dealing with difficult people 241
16. Using visual aids 249
17. Setting up the room for live presentations 273
18. Getting positive feedback 279
19. Delivering your message virtually 285
20. Engaging online audiences 301
And now it’s up to you 323
Appendix: Presenter checklist 327
Index 333
