The Seven Strategies of Master Presenters

by McRae, Bradley C.; Brooks, David; Corcoran, Ted

• ISBN13: 9781564147448
• ISBN10: 1564147444
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Career Pr Inc

Author Biography

Dr. Brad McRae has lectured across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Africa, and gives more than 100 presentations a year David Brooks was the 1990 World Champion of Public Speaking. He has since coached, advised, and mentored five subsequent World Champions and dozens of finalists. He has lectured in all 50 states, every Canadian province, and 12 countries

Table of Contents

Foreword by Ted Corcoran, President, Toastmasters International	7	(2)
Preface	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(17)
Strategy 1: Know Thy Audience	28	(19)
Strategy 2: Prepare Outstanding Content	47	(35)
Strategy 3: Use Superior Organization	82	(23)
Strategy 4: Develop Dynamic Delivery	105	(32)
Strategy 5: Make It Memorable, Actionable, and Transferable	137	(36)
Strategy 6: Manage Yourself, Difficult Participants, and Difficult Situations	173	(33)
Strategy 7: Total Quality Improvement	206	(35)
Conclusion: The Power of Lifelong Learning	241	(17)
Appendix A: The Who's Who of Master Presenters	258	(6)
Appendix B: Presentation Skills References	264	(4)
Appendix C: The Master Negotiators'
Preparation Form	268	(4)
Appendix D: Checklists	272	(3)
Chapter Notes	275	(6)
Index	281	(5)
About the Authors	286