Presenting

Presenting
Martin Manser

The presenting secrets that experts and top professionals use.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of Presenting.Includes how to:• Enjoy presenting and approach it with confidence• Assess your audience and their reactions• Prepare presentations for maximum impact• Use your voice and body to make your point• Use visual aids and handle questions

Presenting

Secrets

The experts tell all!

Martin Manser

Table of Contents

Cover Page (#ub61533df-46b0-52e4-bd06-c54a7184077c)

Title Page (#ubf71e03c-e4eb-5d46-b022-e24a620ac174)

Author's note (#u38b4006c-fa95-546b-8808-ecec3b190727)

Learn how to give the perfect presentation (#ue9439dba-8caf-5703-9b98-0eab72fa5132)

Prepare the basics (#uc35478b5-96b3-553f-8519-9ef8d900fd4a)

1.1 Stand out from the crowd (#u9d1ce56c-9ac9-52e7-86f7-8d703f15f990)

1.2 Know your aims (#u38764f35-a12b-519d-945c-3690baca3da3)

1.3 Know your audience (#u86bccfc1-7969-56b9-9b34-ff6953ab9b63)

1.4 Consider how people learn (#uebc58cbf-8406-5207-a9fb-adb5b4d6ad3d)

1.5 Think creatively (#u4329e3d1-3791-54a4-b424-8147b93258d2)

1.6 Organize your thoughts (#u8e552762-434c-5214-b2b3-5943361f942c)

1.7 Research carefully (#u7a6c3d05-3021-5e38-b626-8d47191cd5c3)

1.8 Look at your venue (#ua2f059cb-7fc4-578e-9849-c5faa76e739d)

1.9 Consider the seating and accessories (#ua2b2c9db-6b93-52f3-8ed0-e441fde2a1fa)

1.10 Plan your stages (#u82a661b0-512c-5bd7-9a8c-fee88c659a5c)

Work on your words (#u70b429f4-c7d1-53ed-a439-9febe6a75b91)

2.1 Keep your message simple (#u4b346913-166a-5c13-9197-de9b7961de45)

2.2 Watch your language (#litres_trial_promo)

2.3 Vary your style (#litres_trial_promo)

2.4 Choose your words carefully (#litres_trial_promo)

2.5 Make clear notes (#litres_trial_promo)

2.6 Choose a compelling title (#litres_trial_promo)

2.7 Plan your beginning (#litres_trial_promo)

2.8 Work out the middle (#litres_trial_promo)

2.9 End on a high (#litres_trial_promo)

Plan for props and other people (#litres_trial_promo)

3.1 Make good use of handouts (#litres_trial_promo)

3.2 Present tables and charts skilfully (#litres_trial_promo)

3.3 Freedom is a flipchart (#litres_trial_promo)

3.4 Master the technology (#litres_trial_promo)

3.5 Don’t let PowerPoint ruin your presentation (#litres_trial_promo)

3.6 Try video conferencing (#litres_trial_promo)

3.7 Work with a team (#litres_trial_promo)

Prepare your mind (#litres_trial_promo)

4.1 Give yourself a pep talk (#litres_trial_promo)

4.2 Build up your confidence (#litres_trial_promo)

4.3 Manage your nerves (#litres_trial_promo)

4.4 Practise your presentation (#litres_trial_promo)

4.5 Be enthusiastic (#litres_trial_promo)

Interact with your audience (#litres_trial_promo)

5.1 Break the ice (#litres_trial_promo)

5.2 Keep the momentum going (#litres_trial_promo)

5.3 Introduce some humour (#litres_trial_promo)