Description
Book SynopsisYou probably hate giving presentations. You probably hate listening to them too. Why? Because most business presentations are too long, too detailed, too boring...and submerged under a blizzard of PowerPoint.
But the single most important presentational tool known to man isn''t a slideshow. It''s you.
Whether you''re speaking to one person across a table, 20 people in a boardroom or 1,000 people in a ballroom, it''s all about the words you say and how you say them.
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The Presentation Coach shows you how to use what you''ve already got to give you clarity, confidence and impact in every speaking challenge you will ever face.
- You''ll learn the unique Bare Knuckle 5-step process to effective presenting, and how to apply it to all business speaking, from large-scale presentations to one-to-one client meetings.
- Graham Davies has been coaching high-profile individuals from the worlds of business, politics and entertainment in exactly thes
Trade Review
highly readable, entertaining Even if you are an accomplished presenter, this book should be on your shelf . (Grahamjones.co.uk, Septemebr 2010). Davies is refreshingly frank. He says what he means and means what he says Thoroughly recommended . (TheBookbag.co.uk, October 2010). a unique five step approach that you can apply to all business speaking. (Flybe Uncovered, November, 2010). gives away many secrets Davies has used in coaching high- profile individuals. (The Business, November, 2010). Probably the best advice we've heard in a while. - Best of its kind . (Management Today, January 2011). ...It sets out an easy to understand process for preparing and delivering speeches and presentations. It s well written, and full of practical advice and tips . (The Market, December 2011)
Table of Contents
Why yet another book about Presenting? 1 The Essentials.
2 Know your Audience.
3 Make the Statement.
4 Hard-Core Content.
5 Write it, Read it, Edit.
6 From Famous First Words....
7 Nail it all Down.
8 Show it … if you really must.
9 Control Yourself.
10 Control the Day.
11 Control Q & A.
12 Raise a Smile.
13 Adapt to After Dinner.
14 Should I Accept the Invitation.
15 Challenging Business Situations.
16 Challenging Personal Situations.
Pipeline Summary.
Key Bare Knuckle Terminology.
About Graham Davies.
Acknowledgements.
Index.
