Whether you're a novice presenter or a savvy speaker, the concrete tips and techniques in TJ Walker's Secret to Foolproof Presentations-delivered in a direct, conversational way-will help you make every presentation engaging, memorable, and foolproof. Book jacket.

TJ Walker has more than twenty-five years of experience as a presentation coach and master speaker. He is the CEO of Media Training Worldwide and the host of daily TV shows seen on The Speaking Channel and in syndication. Walker has appeared on more than two thousand TV and radio news/talk programs on such channels as MSNBC, Fox News Channel, NBC Radio, and National Public Radio.

Introduction	p. vii
Preparing for Your Presentation
How can I get over stage fright or nervousness?	p. 1
How can I avoid making a bad impression?	p. 5
Should I rehearse, and for how long?	p. 9
How can I find out whether my presentation is effective?	p. 17
What are the realistic big picture goals I should shoot for in every presentation?	p. 25
Creating Your Presentation
What is the best way for me to start my presentation?	p. 31
How long should my presentation be, and how can I be more concise?	p. 37
How many points should I cover in my presentation?	p. 43
Should I tell'em what I'm gonna tell 'em, and then tell 'em what I told 'em?	p. 49
How do I know what messages and topics will be most interesting to my audience?	p. 53
How should I use humor?	p. 57
Do I have to use stories in my presentation?	p. 63
How can I be a better storyteller?	p. 69
Should I make this a formal or an informal presentation?	p. 75
Using Powerpoint and Visuals
Should I use PowerPoint or other technology to enhance my presentation?	p. 81
What do I really need to know about PowerPoint in order to use it effectively?	p. 87
Is it okay to use whiteboards, flip charts, and other non-high-tech tools for presentations?	p. 93
Delivering Your Presentation
How should I ask to be introduced?	p. 99
How do I connect with my audience?	p. 103
Should I read my speech so that I don't make any mistakes?	p. 107
How do I remember what to say in a presentation?	p. 111
Should I take questions during my presentation or ask people to hold them until the end?	p. 115
What should I do with my hands?	p. 121
Who or what should I look at when presenting?	p. 127
Should I move around the room or stand behind a lectern?	p. 133
Troubleshooting and Adapting
Should I give my audience fair warning if I know that I have to cover some boring content?	p. 141
What do I do if I make a mistake or forget what I am about to say?	p. 145
If my allotted time is cut, what should I eliminate from my presentation?	p. 149
What if I can't answer a question during or after my presentation?	p. 155
How do I get rid of my "ums" and "uhs"?	p. 159
Don't I need to speak in a deeper or more authoritative voice to sound serious and credible?	p. 165
Developing A Lifetime Presentation Improvement Plan
What is the single biggest difference between great speakers and average speakers?	p. 171
What role does attitude play in my presentation?	p. 175
Who are the best presenters in the world I should emulate?	p. 179
Isn't being a truly great presenter a talent you have to be born with?	p. 185
Acknowledgments	p. 188
About the Authors	p. 191
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