How to Give a Pretty Good Presentation: A Speaking Survival Guide for the Rest of Us Hardcover - 2010

From the jacket flap

Bookshelves are crowded with books that promise to make you an exceptional presenter and a brilliant, spellbinding speaker. But what about a presentation resource for the rest of us? What about us regular folks who just need a little help to get through a presentation without making fools of ourselves?

How to Give a Pretty Good Presentation equips you to face your audience without breaking into a cold sweat. Straightforward and entertaining, this user-friendly resource walks you step-by-step through the process of writing, rehearsing, and delivering a presentation that's pretty good--and makes you look good too. Although it doesn't promise you the moon (or a standing ovation), this public speaking survival guide will help you:

• Appear confident (even if you feel nervous!)
• Take the spotlight off of yourself and put it on your content
• Design presentations that won't put your audience to sleep
• Take command of yourself, your presentation, and the room
• Win the rapt attention of your audience
• Defeat feelings of dread, sleeplessness, and procrastination before your presentation
• Get ready fast--even if you think you don't have enough time

Whatever your job, if you need to deliver a presentation but feel overwhelmed by it, How to Give a Pretty Good Presentation is there for you. This fun and accessible guide reduces your stress and gives you the confidence to succeed. You'll be amazed as your improved presentations boost your personal and professional bottom line.