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From behind the desk to the front of the stage : how to enhance your presentation skills / David Worsfold

Author
Worsfold, David
Published
New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xi, 134 pages) : illustrations
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Contents
1. You want to succeed and so does your audience! -- 2. Preparation: the foundation of success -- 3. Learning to relax -- 4. Content versus style -- 5. Components of style -- 6. Making the most of your voice -- 7. Amplification and microphones -- 8. Content: keep it simple and direct -- 9. To script or not to script? -- 10. Making slides and AV work for the audience -- 11. Hosting and facilitating events -- 12. Making roundtables work -- 13. Chairing conference sessions and panel debates -- 14. Making awards ceremonies sparkle -- 15. Social events: a different challenge -- 16. How to improve -- Conclusion -- About the author -- Index.
Summary
A practical guide to presentation skills based on four decades of experience of public speaking around the world and of training and coaching people. It deals with all aspects of public speaking, but with a particular emphasis on the skills people need to be successful in their business career or when representing or presenting to a wide range of organizations. It covers a wide range of different presentation skills, including making an impact in the boardroom, conference speaking, using multimedia, and bringing complex subjects to life, as well as hosting everything from roundtables to awards presentations. There are many practical hints and tips and exercises that people can do to improve their presentation style, as well as detailed advice on how to create and structure content to make maximum impact. It has a business focus and is aimed at people who need to be good on their feet in order to progress in their careers or promote the topics they are interested in. It also covers some of the challenging events such as awards ceremonies, as well as formal and informal social occasions. Its USPs are that it takes people on their journey from behind their desk to the front of the stage in a sympathetic and insightful way, helping them to build on their strengths and gain confidence as they go along.
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ISBN
9781631579103 e-book
9781631579097 paperback
Note
Includes index.
Other Forms
Also available in print.
Technical Details
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.
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