Product Description
Presenting information or data, whether it be one on one to your boss, or at an international conference to an audience of thousands, is very much part of modern business and academic life. But such occasions are feared by most people, and even people who are outwardly confident in their work can fall apart at the podium and give the most mediocre presentations simply through anxiety, nervousness and lack of preparation.
We have all watched great presenters in action and envied their talent for public speaking wishing we could do the same. What most people fail to realise is that these awe-inspiring presentation gurus suffer stage fright too but have overcome this through a variety of methods which are explored in this book. Central to their performance is a solid preparation for the event. Every slide has been designed with one aim in mind -- to enhance their talk and emphasise their key messages. They have done their homework, put together a presentation with a clear beginning, middle and end, and have not tried to dazzle the audience with fancy irrelevant graphics and gimmicky effects. The best presenters will use fairly simple slides which serve to complement the spoken presentation.
However, such techniques are not innate but are learned, and this book aims to show you that with effective preparation and good audiovisual aids your key messages will be presented with clarity. By keeping to time and answering questions smoothly, you can give an above-average presentation which will be memorable for the audience.
From the Publisher
Written in a jargon-free, easy-to-follow style with helpful graphics, the In Easy Steps books explain everything you need to know to develop your skill-set.
About the Author
He enjoys writing and editing books and has been involved in the production of a number of medical textbooks. He also lectures regularly both nationally and internationally to varied audiences, including medical and biomedical science students, scientists, pharmaceutical companies and others. He is an experienced PowerPoint® and Keynote® user who is passionate about the use of these tools as visual aids, and as a means of reinforcing a strong pitch. He is constantly improving on his own delivery techniques and enjoys helping others do the same.
