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Author: Fieke Harinck
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-08-20
Total Pages: 185
ISBN-13: 1107139074
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book teaches academics how to successfully present their work as well as themselves, and make a lasting impression.
Author: Jim Stovall
Publisher: Sound Wisdom
Published: 2017-01-17
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 0768411408
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn The Art of Presentation, the second book of the new Jim Stovall and Dr. Ray Hull “Your Ultimate Guide” series for personal development and business success, the authors use their decades of combined experience, research, and natural abilities to powerfully illustrate the specifics of effective public speaking. Read this book to learn more about: Public speaking as a performance art World-changing speakers of the past Contemporary, influential public speakers Preparing a presentation The art of using a microphone Speaking tips and techniques Elements of a speech The art of stage presence Business speaking Concluding the speech to make an impact Stovall’s revealing stories mixed with Dr. Ray Hull’s straightforward, factual approach combine to make this a must-read for businesspeople, salespeople, entrepreneurs, teachers, pastors, academics, and anyone wanting to improve their public speaking abilities.
Author: Garr Reynolds
Publisher: Pearson Education
Published: 2009-04-15
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 0321601890
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
Author: Jerry Weissman
Publisher: FT Press
Published: 2008-11-17
Total Pages: 293
ISBN-13: 0137005067
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThirty million presentations will be given today. Millions will fail. Millions more will be received with yawns. A rare few will establish the most profound connection, in which presenter and audience understand each other perfectly...discover common ground... and, together, decide to act. In this fully updated edition, Jerry Weissman, the world’s #1 presentation consultant, shows how to connect with even the toughest, most high-level audiences...and move them to action! He teaches presenters of all kinds how to dump those PowerPoint templates once and for all and tell compelling stories that focus on what’s in it for the audience. Weissman’s techniques have proven themselves with billions of dollars on the line. Thousands of his elite clients have already mastered them. Now it’s your turn! • What you must do to tell your story Focus before Flow: identifying your real goals and message • The power of the WIIFY: What’s In It For You Staying focused on what your audience really wants • Capture your audience in 90 seconds... and never let go! Opening Gambits and compelling linkages • Master the art of online Web conferencing Connecting with your invisible audience • From brainstorming through delivery Crafting the Power Presentation, one step at a time Named by FORTUNE Magazine as a "Must-Read" "Jerry Weissman makes the challenge of producing and delivering effective presentations delightfully simple. Read it and benefit!" Tim Koogle,Founding CEO, Yahoo! “A great read for all of us who have ever struggled with any aspect of our public speaking skills. Presenting to Win contains the same timeless techniques that helped me [18] years ago.” Jeff Raikes, former President, Microsoft Business Division, Microsoft Corporation, and CEO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation “Jerry is The Man when it comes to making great pitches. If your pitch doesn’t get a whole lot better after reading this book, something is wrong with you.” Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director and Chairman, Garage Technology Ventures, and bestselling author of The Art of the Start “Presenting to Win is the shortest path to applause for any presenter. It will be your bible for the PowerPoint Age. It’s loaded with easy actions and real examples that really work. I’ve used them. I know.” Scott Cook, Founder, Intuit
Author: Peter Coughter
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-09-29
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 1137512334
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThrough an engaging and humorous narrative, Peter Coughter presents the tools he designed to help advertising and marketing professionals develop persuasive presentations that deliver business. Readers will learn how to develop skills to create the perfect presentation.
Author: Alan Gillies
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2018-12-14
Total Pages: 122
ISBN-13: 1498790941
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis informal, fun guide is ideal for anyone involved in public speaking; addressing a group of people in a wide range of situations including lecturing as part of your day job, presenting research findings to your academic peers, and presenting to potential future colleagues as part of an interview process. These situations are all different, and as with many things, context is everything. Whether you’re working with large or small audiences, there are basic rules for speaking that should never be overshadowed by bewildering presentation technology.
Author: Jim Stovall
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Published: 2016-05-17
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 0768409608
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWho we are, what we believe, and everything we stand for goes from theory to reality when we communicate. In The Art of Communication, the first book of the new Jim Stovall & Dr. Raymond Hull Your Competitive Edge series for personal development and business success, the authors use their decades of combined experience, research, and natural abilities to powerfully illustrate the specifics of effective communication. Stovall’s revealing stories mixed with Dr. Raymond Hull’s straightforward, factual approach combine to make this a must-read for businesspeople, salespeople, entrepreneurs, teachers, pastors, academics, and anyone wanting to improve their lives. Read this book and understand more about: Considering your audience and adjusting communication style What your non-verbal communication says about you Dressing for maximum success Public speaking Written words vs. spoken words Communication through conduct Active listening Conflict resolution Creating a comfortable environment for effective communication Communicating in meetings
Author: Nancy Duarte
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Published: 2008-08-07
Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 0596522347
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of best practices for creating slide presentations. It changes your approach, process and expectations for developing visual aides. It makes the difference between a good presentation and a great one.
Author: Simon Raybould
Publisher: John Murray Business
Published: 2015-07-30
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 1473615011
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe fast-track MBA in presenting Imagine having instant access to the world's smartest thinking on presentations - and being shown exactly what to do to guarantee that you get your own presentations right, every time. Presentation Genius makes it easy to apply what researchers know about brilliant presentations to the real world. 40 chapters based on hundreds of cutting-edge business and psychology research projects reveal what works and what doesn't work when you're presenting. Each of the 40 chapters is a mini-masterclass in presentations, explaining the research and showing you how to apply it next time you present. In business, conventional wisdom often says one thing while research says another. Presentation Genius cuts through the noise to bring you proven research and techniques for applying it that will simply make you a better presenter. Quick to read and intensely practical, this book will bring a little presentation genius into your day. 'This book will make you a better presenter' Paul McGee - The Sumo Guy. International speaker and bestselling author 'What a great little book! There is something here for everyone. Experts will find new ideas (and some science) to test and polish their performances; novices will get a flying start with a whole range of presentation skills, which the rest of us had to learn by trial and error' Peter Judge, MBE, Attorney General of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 'An invaluable aid to anyone who wants to be sure to get information of any type across to audiences of all sizes' Dr Joanna Berry, Director of External Relations at Newcastle University Business School
Author: Stephanie Evergreen
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2017-04-29
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 1506353118
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book focuses on the best possible communication strategies for anyone working with data. From students developing a research poster to faculty presenting data findings at a conference, it provides the guiding principles of presenting data in evidence-based ways so that audiences are more engaged and researchers are better understood.
