The Truth about Confident Presenting

James O'Rourke

Ft Press

2019

209 páginas

6h 58m

ISBN-13: 9780132354967

Dynamic, effective public speaking is the gateway to professional and personal success. It's not easy, but it's a skill you can develop, with determination, practice, and knowledge of a few basic truths. The Truth About Confident Presenting reveals those truths, offering real solutions for the obstacles and fears faced by every presenter. You'll discover: what makes people listen, and what instantly turns them off; how to prepare effectively, not obsessively; how to scope out your audience and muster evidence that'll convince them; when and how to listen; how to manage anxiety; establish a great first impression; make nonverbal cues work for you; use PowerPoint well; handle hostile questions confidently; and much more. This isn't someone's opinion: it's a definitive guide to effective presenting: a set of bedrock principles you can rely on to help you succeed with any audience.