Wiskup, Mark.
Presentation S.O.S. : from perspiration to persuasion in 9 easy steps / Persuasion in 9 easy steps Mark Wiskup. - 1st ed. - New York : Warner Business, 2005. - x, 181 p. ; 21 cm.
Lesson One: Fear is a good thing. It will Help You Become a Great Presenter -- Lesson Two: One audience: One Power Sound Bite. Everybody Wins. -- Lesson Three: Move Your Presentation from Good to Great: Learn to Tell a Story. -- Lesson Four: Be Great Fast. You Can't Overcome a Lame Start. -- Lesson Five: PowerPoint doesn't Bore Audiences. Lousy Speakers Bore Audiences Or, "All we are saying...is give PowerPoint a chance." -- Lesson Six: Numbers are not your friends. Use Them Sparingly. -- Lesson Seven: Friends Don't Let Friends Say "Basically." -- Lesson Eight: Wrapping up with a bang: Your Power Close, Winning the Q & A Battle, Making the Most of the Accolades -- Lesson Nine: You Are Ready to Rock: The Official Phases of Preparation for Your Presentation.
"Everything you need to make your next talk a resounding success is right here-even if you dread the thought of approaching a podium! In Presentation S.O.S., renowned communications expert Mark Wiskup gives you a quick, concise, and (yes!) fun way to confidently sell your ideas to any audience. Packed with unique tips and featuring nine easy, painless steps that will transform you into a great presenter, this book shows you how to: Develop a "Power Sound Bite" to grab your listeners' attention and focus your message. Get the most out of PowerPoint-and dodge its pitfalls. Avoid seemingly harmless words and expressions that can turn the audience against you. Finish big with a knock-'em-dead "Power Close." Win the Q&A battle-learn how to handle even the toughest questions and most difficult members of your audience. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.
0446695548 9780446695541
2005010565
Business presentations.
Oral communication.
Persuasion (Psychology)
Public speaking.
HF5718.22 / .W57 2005
658.4/52
Presentation S.O.S. : from perspiration to persuasion in 9 easy steps / Persuasion in 9 easy steps Mark Wiskup. - 1st ed. - New York : Warner Business, 2005. - x, 181 p. ; 21 cm.
Lesson One: Fear is a good thing. It will Help You Become a Great Presenter -- Lesson Two: One audience: One Power Sound Bite. Everybody Wins. -- Lesson Three: Move Your Presentation from Good to Great: Learn to Tell a Story. -- Lesson Four: Be Great Fast. You Can't Overcome a Lame Start. -- Lesson Five: PowerPoint doesn't Bore Audiences. Lousy Speakers Bore Audiences Or, "All we are saying...is give PowerPoint a chance." -- Lesson Six: Numbers are not your friends. Use Them Sparingly. -- Lesson Seven: Friends Don't Let Friends Say "Basically." -- Lesson Eight: Wrapping up with a bang: Your Power Close, Winning the Q & A Battle, Making the Most of the Accolades -- Lesson Nine: You Are Ready to Rock: The Official Phases of Preparation for Your Presentation.
"Everything you need to make your next talk a resounding success is right here-even if you dread the thought of approaching a podium! In Presentation S.O.S., renowned communications expert Mark Wiskup gives you a quick, concise, and (yes!) fun way to confidently sell your ideas to any audience. Packed with unique tips and featuring nine easy, painless steps that will transform you into a great presenter, this book shows you how to: Develop a "Power Sound Bite" to grab your listeners' attention and focus your message. Get the most out of PowerPoint-and dodge its pitfalls. Avoid seemingly harmless words and expressions that can turn the audience against you. Finish big with a knock-'em-dead "Power Close." Win the Q&A battle-learn how to handle even the toughest questions and most difficult members of your audience. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.
0446695548 9780446695541
2005010565
Business presentations.
Oral communication.
Persuasion (Psychology)
Public speaking.
HF5718.22 / .W57 2005
658.4/52