Description

The Presentation Book 2/e has been officially shortlisted in the 'New Manager' category for the 2018 Management Book of the Year prize which has just been announced by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the British Library.

 

Make the next presentation you do, the best you’ve ever done.

 

The Presentation Book shows how you can easily put your nerves behind you and calmly and confidently deliver a clear, sharp and very influential presentation.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 The presentation that tried to save lives
• Chapter 2 The way we are presenting is notworking
• Chapter 3 Presentation 101
• Chapter 4 The six golden rules of Audience Focused Presenting
• Chapter 5 The communication factor
• Chapter 6 The Audience Focused Presenting way
• Chapter 7 Delivering a great performance
• Chapter 8 Presenting virtually
• Chapter 9 Become a world class presenter
• Chapter 10 Move the needle on your presentationskills
• Conclusion

Back Cover

 

Have you ever watched a television personality and admired how natural and calm they are while presenting, a Ted talk and wondered what their secret is or a business leader influence with impact and wished you could emulate it?

 

Well, now you can.

 

The second edition of this no 1 bestseller will show you the presentation techniques and insider secrets used by media professionals and expert speakers globally. Having presented to over three million people for MTV and the BBC, Emma Ledden shares the method, mindset and mastery she has learned to empower you to present like a pro.

·  Plan and prepare properly – learn how to inform, inspire and entertain through a proven three-step visual approach.

·  Profile your audience – quickly understand what your audience needs and how to banish your nerves.

·  Shape your message – transform your raw data into three cleverly crafted points.

·  Design your slides – get the right visuals in the right place, at the right time.

Make your next presentation the best you’ve ever done.

Author

Emma Ledden is a leading international Presentation and Communication Skills specialist, working with private and public organisations as well as individual business leaders. During her career to date she has done it all - MTV VJ, BBC TV presenter, radio host, business woman and most recently author of The Presentation Book and The Communication Book.

Reader Review(s)

‘The best book on presentation skills I have ever come across.’

Robert Freese, Director, Talent and Organisation Development, First Data Corporation

‘Finally, a book that can guide the inexperienced and experienced to better results from the presentations they deliver.’ Mary O’Reilly, Senior Manager, Talent, Development and Learning, Deloitte & Touche

 

‘Very engaging ... and useful ... this book will encourage presenters to improve and refine their approach.’ Elaine McGleenan, Director, Learning and Organisational Development, KPMG