The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations: How to Present Like a Pro
- Length: 200 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: Ideapress Publishing
- Publication Date: 2023-02-14
- ISBN-10: 1646870468
- ISBN-13: 9781646870462
- Sales Rank: #643814 (See Top 100 Books)
“In the undeniably vast crowd of books about public speaking, this one stands out for its intelligent, direct approach … An indispensable manual on all aspects of public speaking and a boon to those who may be anxious about it.” —KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW
A timely guide to effectively presenting virtually by Fortune 500 presentation skills coach and former Yale Drama School lecturer Jacqueline Farrington.
The ability to shine online has suddenly become one of the most important skills for us personally and professionally. Whether you’re presenting to a team of 7 on Zoom or 7,000 on WebEx, the practical and proven insights in this book will build confidence, skills and positive outcomes.
Read this book to learn:
- Why you must rehearse over and over, so it looks like you’ve never done it before
- The science of why connecting and engaging online is harder—and exactly what to do about it
- Why you must understand the difference between authentic presence and strategic presence
- Why congruency matters and how to use it in your favor
- What happens to our voices in virtual realms—and how to effectively compensate
- How to produce like a pro—and become a pro in every aspect of your delivery
- And much more
This Non-Obvious Guide is to become the most comprehensive, readable and actionable collection of principles for performing at your best online. Written by a globally known presentation skills coach who delivers her results-driven process for shining online (and on stage), this guide also features plenty of humor and fun references to relevant lines from our favorite flicks to keep you engaged—and help you learn more in less time.
Read this book to learn how to apply actionable principles from stage and screen to your virtual presentations. The future of presentations, workshops, and meetings is virtual and acting, producing, directing skills are required, no matter who’s in your audience, and no matter what your topic.
Based on the science of how our brains encode virtual experiences, this pithy, entertaining guide details how to create your most authentic and strategic presence; make the most of your voice, body language and stories; format options; visual considerations; equipment set up; tapping the backchannel and more.
Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Publisher’s Note: Is This Guide for You? How to Read This Book In this book, you will learn how to … Introduction Part One–Preparation Chapter 1: Presence The Three C’s of Presence How to Develop Your Confidence How to Demonstrate Conviction When Presenting How to Build Audience Connection Choose How You Show Up: Presence versus Strategic Presence Chapter 2: Setting the Scene Choosing the Right Clothing Makeup (Not Just for Women) Improving Your Background (for Virtual Presentations) Chapter 3: Congruency How to Read and Use Nonverbal Cues Why Reading Nonverbal Cues Is So Hard What Message Are Your Nonverbal Cues Sending? Chapter 4: Rehearsal Why Rehearsing Matters How to Mentally Rehearse Should You Memorize Your Presentation? Eight Rehearsal Habits of Great Presenters Mastering the Technical Rehearsal Part Two–Delivery Chapter 5: Voice Why Do I Sound So Weird with a Mic? How to Improve Your Vocal Energy Using Articulation Like a Professional Understanding Resonance, Projection, and Vocal Pitch What Are Hellers and Why They Can Destroy Your Presentation Stops and the Power of Pausing Chapter 6: Body Language Get That Body to Behave Ten Tips to Create Eye Contact in Virtual Presentations How to Use Gestures Effectively Why Posture Matters (Hint: It’s Not Just for Preventing Back Pain) Chapter 7: Connection Seven Ways to Create More Audience Connection How to Use Feelings, Experiences, and Perspectives to Build Connection The Tools of Connection in Virtual Six Ways to Create a More Inclusive Presentation How to Respect Cultural Differences Chapter 8: Words Use Brevity and Clarity to Improve Overall Message Impact Four Ways to Create a More Engaging Opening How to Craft the Body of Your Presentation Crafting a Memorable Conclusion (Tremendous) Tips for Choosing Better Words The Art of Storytelling Part Three–Engagement Chapter 9: Questions How to Get Better at Anticipating Questions Defining a Structure for Answers How to End with a Solid Q&A Session Managing the Scary Side of Q&A Prepare Some Memorized Responses Chapter 10: Visuals How to Simplify Your Visuals How to Move from Slides to Visuals Should You Use Video in Your Presentation? How to Clarify Ideas with Visuals Part Four–Details Chapter 11: Presenting with Others Co-Presenting Seven Techniques for Better Panel Discussions How to Master the Chaos as a Moderator How to Emcee an Event or Gathering (Online or Offline) Chapter 12: When Things Go Wrong Tips to Keep Calm and Carry On Thinking Ahead, Virtually: Planning for the Titanic Call in a Virtual Producer Embrace the Human Gratitude Endnotes Index
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