Presentation Skills: Captivate and Educate Your Audience

by Mandel, Steve

• ISBN13: 9781426004872
• ISBN10: 1426004877
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-28
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

Anyone can learn how to give an effective, engaging presentation. Here's the secret; it doesn't come naturally to anyone. Overcoming anxiety, developing confidence, speaking clearly and creating excitement are skills that everyone needs to strengthen. The keys to success are adopting the propertechnique and then practicing constantly to perfect whatyou've learned.

Table of Contents

About the Author	p. 1
To the Reader	p. 2
Preface	p. 3
About the Crisp 50-Minute Series	p. 5
A Note to Instructors	p. 6
Assessing Your Skills	p. 7
Evaluating Yourself	p. 9
Dealing with Anxiety	p. 12
Tips for Reducing Anxiety	p. 13
Turning Your Assessment into a Plan	p. 16
Planning Your Presentation	p. 17
Clarifying Your Strategy	p. 19
Six Steps to Planning Your Presentation	p. 20
Some Thoughts on Using Handouts	p. 30
Preparing For Your Next Presentation	p. 32
Using Slides and Other Visual Aids	p. 33
Using Slides and Visual Aids Effectively	p. 35
Designing Your Slides	p. 37
Use Your Slides-Don't Let Them Use You	p. 50
Part Summary	p. 51
Preparing for Your Presentation	p. 53
Personal Appearance	p. 55
Controlling the Presentation Environment	p. 57
When You Can't Practice-Successful Impromptu Speaking	p. 59
Part Summary	p. 61
Delivering Your Presentation with Energy and Composure	p. 63
Engaging Your Audience	p. 65
Putting Energy to Work	p. 66
Maintaining Composure	p. 69
Question-and-Answer Techniques	p. 71
Dealing with Hostile Questions	p. 74
Part Summary	p. 75
Appendix	p. 77
Appendix to Part	p. 79
Additional Reading	p. 81
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