The Reluctant Presenter

The Reluctant Presenter
Author: Meghan Dotter
Publisher: New Degree Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2022-11-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Have you ever left a meeting wishing you had said something different? Do you wonder why speaking seems to come so easily to others but not to you? Meghan Dotter has made a career in helping clients elevate their speaking and storytelling skills. In her book The Reluctant Presenter: Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Speaking, Meghan reveals the science and art behind creating and giving a compelling presentation. She challenges some of the biggest assumptions you’ve been led to believe, including: Don’t fake it ‘til you make it; use confidence as a guide The success of your presentation has very little to do with PowerPoint The real potential of storytelling goes beyond entertaining Great speakers aren’t naturally charismatic; they do the work to connect to audiences Through stories and research, Meghan shows you how to do the work (and how to avoid steps that aren’t worth spending time on). In reading this book and trying some new approaches, you’ll do more than transcend from being a reluctant presenter; you might even enjoy speaking up.

I Hate Presentations

I Hate Presentations
Author: James Caplin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2010-02-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1907293221

Are you confident that you know what you want to achieve with your next presentation? Do you know for sure what your audience wants from it? Are you absolutely certain your presentation will deliver - both for you, and your audience? In this practical book you will discover a completely new way to prepare yourself for a presentation. Packed with real life examples and case studies, at times laugh out loud, it will show you how to do presentations that deliver, for you, your audiences, your team, your business. Surprise everyone, perhaps especially yourself, by becoming an excellent and relaxed presenter.

Knockout Presentations

Knockout Presentations
Author: Diane DiResta
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2018-06-19
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1683508807

Called the Bible of Public speaking, Knockout Presentations is a “seminar in a book” that reduces fear and gives speakers the steps to craft and deliver a talk that will make them a knockout on the platform! It’s the next best thing to having Diane DiResta there to teach in person. DiResta provides all the fundamentals without the fluff. Speakers learn what confidence looks like, sounds like, and how to speak the language of confidence, reduce preparation time, craft a compelling talk, size up an audience, overcome fear, and master questions and answers. The Dos and Don’ts at the end of each chapter help speakers review and remember the principles even after putting them into practice. Speaking is the new competitive advantage and Knockout Presentations gives speakers tools and techniques, templates, and resources to improve their skills.

Presenting to Win

Presenting to Win
Author: Jerry Weissman
Publisher: FT Press
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2008-11-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0137005067

Thirty million presentations will be given today. Millions will fail. Millions more will be received with yawns. A rare few will establish the most profound connection, in which presenter and audience understand each other perfectly...discover common ground... and, together, decide to act. In this fully updated edition, Jerry Weissman, the world’s #1 presentation consultant, shows how to connect with even the toughest, most high-level audiences...and move them to action! He teaches presenters of all kinds how to dump those PowerPoint templates once and for all and tell compelling stories that focus on what’s in it for the audience. Weissman’s techniques have proven themselves with billions of dollars on the line. Thousands of his elite clients have already mastered them. Now it’s your turn! • What you must do to tell your story Focus before Flow: identifying your real goals and message • The power of the WIIFY: What’s In It For You Staying focused on what your audience really wants • Capture your audience in 90 seconds... and never let go! Opening Gambits and compelling linkages • Master the art of online Web conferencing Connecting with your invisible audience • From brainstorming through delivery Crafting the Power Presentation, one step at a time Named by FORTUNE Magazine as a "Must-Read" "Jerry Weissman makes the challenge of producing and delivering effective presentations delightfully simple. Read it and benefit!" Tim Koogle,Founding CEO, Yahoo! “A great read for all of us who have ever struggled with any aspect of our public speaking skills. Presenting to Win contains the same timeless techniques that helped me [18] years ago.” Jeff Raikes, former President, Microsoft Business Division, Microsoft Corporation, and CEO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation “Jerry is The Man when it comes to making great pitches. If your pitch doesn’t get a whole lot better after reading this book, something is wrong with you.” Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director and Chairman, Garage Technology Ventures, and bestselling author of The Art of the Start “Presenting to Win is the shortest path to applause for any presenter. It will be your bible for the PowerPoint Age. It’s loaded with easy actions and real examples that really work. I’ve used them. I know.” Scott Cook, Founder, Intuit

The Storytelling Hero

The Storytelling Hero
Author: Stewart Bewley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2023-05-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0857089544

“If you are looking for a guide that combines theory with hands-on exercises, this is the perfect companion!” Christian Schmeichel, SVP and Chief Future of Work Officer, SAP Transform your ability to speak to groups and individuals In The Storytelling Hero: Speaking for Powerful Communication, veteran public speaker and speaking coach Stewart Bewley delivers an inspiring and engaging discussion of how to implement the hero’s journey in each of your public speaking engagements, ensuring your next speech or presentation captivates your audience. In the book, you’ll find links to digital resources that help you dive deeper into your new storytelling skill, including the author’s online coaching tool, PocketCoach Global. You’ll also discover: Actionable tips and strategies for improving your stories’ ability to connect with your audiences Self-improvement techniques—like audio recording—that help develop your cadence, rhythm, and style Ways to power past self-limiting beliefs, transforming them into mantras of confidence and improved presence An effective and practical resource perfect for anyone trying to improve their ability to speak to others, either in groups or one-on-one, The Storytelling Hero: Speaking for Powerful Communication will earn a place in the libraries of managers, executives, professionals, and other business leaders.

Booking and Tour Management for the Performing Arts

Booking and Tour Management for the Performing Arts
Author: Rena Shagan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1621531546

This third edition of Booking and Tour Management for the Performing Arts has been updated to include information about the revolutionary new ways that performers, managers, and presenters are using the Internet to transform the business of booking live performing events. Special chapters by outside experts provide in-depth information about what presenters need from artists, the technical aspects of touring, the unique demands of touring abroad, and touring through the eyes of the artist. The book includes a Tour Manager's Resource Kit and numerous other ready-to-use sample materials, including a contract, letter of agreement, technical information questionnaire, performance checklists, calendars, schedules, tour budget model, technical glossary, and much more.

Early Learning through Play

Early Learning through Play
Author: Kristin Grabarek
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2019-03-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1440865833

This creative guidebook teaches librarians in diverse communities how to develop and implement early learning programming beyond traditional storytimes. While traditional library storytimes are excellent tools for families, equally important is play. Children learn through play in many ways; it stimulates exploration and curiosity and builds gross and fine motor skills that are critical to reading and writing success. Perhaps most importantly, play has the power to cross barriers of culture and language, allowing families from differing backgrounds to learn together. In this book, Kristin Grabarek and Mary R. Lanni—the pioneers of Little University, an early learning program that focuses on play-based learning—share their experiences and provide guidance for implementing similar programs at libraries of various sizes and budgets. They teach readers how to create programs for a diverse group of families, work with outside providers, choose supplies, estimate costs, market your programming, and overcome the challenges of both big and small budgets and many or few patrons. These practical plans will enhance storytimes and even help build a brand-new early learning program.

CONFLICT - The Insiders' Guide to Storytelling in Factual/Reality TV & Film

CONFLICT - The Insiders' Guide to Storytelling in Factual/Reality TV & Film
Author: Robert Thirkell
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2014-03-10
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1408145391

"The recipe book of great television from one of the best TV makers in the world" Jamie Oliver Story structure is a huge weakness for many factual or reality filmmakers and TV producers, who often concentrate on subject areas and issues rather than dramatic and memorable narrative. Consequently programmes fail to attract the audience or win any awards. In this book Robert Thirkell, the international consultant known as 'The TV Troubleshooter' and renowned television producer, sets out a professional toolkit for developing a compelling storyline in factual and reality programmes and films. Based on his popular international C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T seminars, it lifts the lids on the making of leading series such as Kitchen Nightmares, Wife Swap, The Apprentice, Coastguards, Firefighters, Oprah's Big Give Fat March, Jamie's School Dinners and When Big Chef Met Little Chef as well as offering insight and advice from leading filmmakers and TV producers worldwide. The tips and tools go right the way through the filmmaking process from finding stories and characters, to structuring scripts and filming, editing, through to delivery, titles and getting people to watch.

Bridge Builders

Bridge Builders
Author: Maria Keckler
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1630475408

A powerful fable that delivers a simple but highly effective blueprint for communication success in business and beyond. How we choose to communicate determines the difference between success and failure—in all of our endeavors. Bridge Builders is a compelling fable of self-discovery about Daniel Reed’s journey from ordinary communicator to inspirational Bridge Builder. It’s about the power of crafting messages through the eyes of our audience. It’s about learning to craft our message differently as others’ needs become the impetus behind our message. No matter who you are or what you do, incorporating key Bridge Builder principles and best practices will revitalize your vision for the way you connect with people. Bridge Builders gives you the strategic tools you need to connect to the hearts and minds of your audiences and achieve the objectives that are important to you.

Boring to Bravo

Boring to Bravo
Author: Kristin Arnold
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2010-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1608320707

90-plus practical tips for engaging and interacting with an audience. Drawn from her extensive experiences as a nationally recognized speaker and master facilitator, Kirstin Arnold's proven techniques will help you transform any presentation into a powerful, interactive experience.With this user-friendly guide, you will learn how to take a collaborative approach to the communication process so that you can connect and converse with the members of any audience. Arnold's powerful audience-centered "Interactive Insights" cover the spectrum of practical presentation techniques:- Setting an interactive tone before you start- Using Titter/text messaging to engage your audience- Involving audience members with a specific task- Personalizing your language for your audience- Making eye contact--even with a large audience- Taking polls and running Q&As- Recovering from humor that falls flat- Facilitating conversation- Creating accountability for action to occur after your presentationKristin Arnold has the experience, the wit, and the foolproof methods to take your ho-hum presentation to the next level. By incorporating just a few of the author's tips, you will dramatically improve your ability to engage, involve, and inspire your audience to action. Read and use Boring to Bravo and your audiences will demand an encore. Bravissimo!Kristin Arnold, MBA, CPF, CMC, CSP, is one of North America's most accomplished high stakes meeting facilitators. An accomplished author and keynote speaker, she is on a crusade to make all events in the workplace more engaging, interactive, and collaborative. One of the first women to graduate with high honors from the US Coast Guard Academy, Arnold earned an MBA from St. Mary's College of California and finished her twenty-year career in the US Coast Guard Reserves as an internal consultant. She divides her time between Phoenix and Prince Edward Island.