Summary:
Teach Yourself Presenting will appeal to the vast number of people who fiind presenting difficult or frightening because they have not had the proper coaching. By virtue of its logical structure, all-encompassing content and clear but engaging writing it will take the terror out of presenting on any occasion. While the text will be simple and straightforward to meet the needs of those new to presenting, it will have sufficient richness and depth to challenge those with plenty of experience. Not only does it teach you how to present with impact and confidence in a business context it will also guide you through the everyday challenges of communicating in every way, from speaking at weddings to impromptu speaking in an informal setting. Everything in life is a presentation and this book shows you how to overcome nerves and anxiety to bring the 'wow' factor to your presentation.

As companies increasingly regard public speaking as an essential management skill, the demand for books that offer sensible, practical advice will continue to grow. As a readable, stimulating title full of knowledge that can be put into use straight away, Teach Yourself Presenting with Impact & Confidence will have popular and enduring appeal.

• Written by two of Teach Yourself's most successful business authors who are experts in the field of presenting and personal impact
• Highly readable and full of knowledge that can be put to use straightaway
• Full of famous speeches and presentations that bring techniques and concepts to life, along with activities, case studies, anecdotes and diagrams
• An all round guide to public speaking in any situation

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 – Everything is a presentation
Chapter 2 – Becoming a Skilled Presenter
Chapter 3 – The Importance of Preparation
Chapter 4 – Logistics and Practicalities
Chapter 5 – What's Your Outcome?
Chapter 6 – Understanding your Audience
Chapter 7 – Shaping the Presentation
Chapter 8 – Adding ‘Flavour’ to Generate Interest
Chapter 9 – Using Visual Aids Effectively
Chapter 10 – Starting and Ending with a Bang
Chapter 11 – Organising your notes
Chapter 12 – Rehearsing and timing
Chapter 13 – Dealing with nerves and anxiety
Chapter 14 – Getting Off to a Good Start
Chapter 15 – Posture, Body Language and Movement
Chapter 16 – Maximising Your Voice
Chapter 17 – Rhetorical Techniques
Chapter 18 – Impact, Gravitas and Wow
Chapter 19 – Handling Questions
Chapter 20 – How Am I Doing?
Chapter 21 – Anticipating & Handling Problems
Chapter 22 – Presenting in Different Situations
Appendix
Various checklists regarding preparation, audience etc
Resources: Books, training, websites etc

About the Author(s):
Amanda Vickers and Steve Bavister. Amanda is a Director of Speak First, a training and coaching consultancy that specialises in Presentation Skills and Personal Impact. Steve is a director of Infinite Potential, a training and coaching consultancy specialising in all aspects of communication. They are the authors of the best-selling Teach Yourself business title 'NLP'

Readership:
Adults seeking to improve their confidence and presentation skills in everyday situations and special occasions