Description
Book SynopsisKate Atkin is an inspirational speaker, facilitator and author on Presentation Skills. Recognised as the Most Outstanding Trainer in JCI UK, Kate is also a World Debating Champion, number one Speech Evaluator in the UK and Ireland (2007) with Toastmasters International and European runner up in the JCI public speaking competition.
Kate holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree and is a regular speaker on the mindset needed to generate flourishing and confidence. She works with companies and individuals who wish to bring about positive change.
Table of ContentsAbout the author
Author's acknowledgements
Publisher's acknowledgements
Introduction
Self-assessment questionnaire
PART 1 10 steps to present with style
Step 1 What is the purpose of your presentation?
Step 2 Understand your audience and connect with them
Step 3 Structure your presentation and craft your words
Step 4 Get the opening right
Step 5 Get your audience involved
Step 6 Use of visual aids, body language and dress codes
Step 7 Improve the clarity of your presentation
Step 8 How to handle questions
Step 9 How to deliver your presentation with confidence
Step 10 Close powerfully and review your presentation
Part 2 10 presenting skills in action
Skill 1 Presenting to sell a product
Skill 2 Presenting a concept or idea
Skill 3 Presenting to motivate and inspire
Skill 4 Presenting change
Skill 5 Presenting a team brief
Skill 6 Presenting a new project
Skill 7 Presenting at a meeting
Skill 8 Presenting on a conference call or webinar
Skill 9 Presenting data
Skill 10 Presenting in 5 minutes
Part 3 10 common presenting challenges
Challenge 1 How do I prepare with no time to prepare?
Challenge 2 How do I fit it all in, with little time available?
Challenge 3 How do I get people to listen and engage?
Challenge 4 How do I get people to take action?
Challenge 5 How do I manage interruptions?
Challenge 6 How do I manage difficult people?
Challenge 7 How do I deal with questions?
Challenge 8 How do I handle nerves?
Challenge 9 How do I remember what I want to say?
Challenge 10 How do I make a boring subject interesting?
Putting it into action: the mentor toolkit
How to work with a manager, mentor or colleague to put your new skills into action
Self-assessment questionnaire
Bibliography and further reading
Index
