The Truth About Confident Presenting
Published on 14. February 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-273-71807-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Truth About Confident Presenting
brings together 51 powerful "truths" about public
speaking:. It covers everything you need to know to prepare well, manage anxiety, deliver
effectively, connect with your audience, and succeed!
The Truth About Confident Presenting brings together 51 powerful "truths" about public
speaking:. It covers everything you need to know to prepare well, manage anxiety, deliver effectively, connect with your audience, and succeed!
Authored by top business consultant James O'Rourke, this book offers real solutions for the obstacles and fears faced by every presenter. You'll discover:
* what makes people listen, and what instantly turns them off
* how to prepare effectively, not obsessively
* how to scope out your audience and muster evidence that'll convince them
* when and how to listen
* how to manage anxiety and establish a great first impression and much more...
Part of The Truth About Series, each title covers an entire field of knowledge in a sharp and entertaining way. With approximately 50 honest answers to important questions in every book, you will find yourself thinking 'aha' as you read each page.
The Truth and nothing but The Truth.
brings together 51 powerful "truths" about public
speaking:. It covers everything you need to know to prepare well, manage anxiety, deliver
effectively, connect with your audience, and succeed!
The Truth About Confident Presenting brings together 51 powerful "truths" about public
speaking:. It covers everything you need to know to prepare well, manage anxiety, deliver effectively, connect with your audience, and succeed!
Authored by top business consultant James O'Rourke, this book offers real solutions for the obstacles and fears faced by every presenter. You'll discover:
* what makes people listen, and what instantly turns them off
* how to prepare effectively, not obsessively
* how to scope out your audience and muster evidence that'll convince them
* when and how to listen
* how to manage anxiety and establish a great first impression and much more...
Part of The Truth About Series, each title covers an entire field of knowledge in a sharp and entertaining way. With approximately 50 honest answers to important questions in every book, you will find yourself thinking 'aha' as you read each page.
The Truth and nothing but The Truth.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-273-71807-9 (9780273718079)
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The Truth About Confident Presenting
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Person
James O'Rourke is Professor of Management at the University of Notre Dame, where he directs the Eugene D. Fanning Center for Business Communication. He is a trustee of The Arthur W. Page Society and the Institute for Public Relations; a member of the Reputation Institute and Management Communication Association; and a consultant to companies throughout North America.
Content
Introduction
Part I Some Initial Truths
Truth 1 Public speaking is not easy, but it's certainly doable
Truth 2 The key to success is preparation
Truth 3 Rehearsal is essential
Truth 4 Emulating good speakers makes you better
Truth 5 Establish goals for your presentation
Truth 6 A presentation is a learning occasion
Part II The Truth About Getting Ready to Speak
Truth 7 Talk is the work
Truth 8 Know what your audience is looking for
Truth 9 There is a difference between speaking and writing
Truth 10 Preparing a presentation is a relatively simple process
Truth 11 Begin by analyzing your audience
Truth 12 Know about your audience
Part III The Truth About What Makes People Listen
Truth 13 Understand what makes people listen
Truth 14 Your speaking style makes a difference
Truth 15 Anticipate the questions your audience brings to your presentation
Truth 16 Listening matters
Truth 17 Being an active listener brings real benefits
Truth 18 You can overcome the barriers to successful communication
Part IV The Truth About Developing Support for Your Presentation
Truth 19 Develop support for your presentation
Truth 20 Understand the power of your content
Truth 21 The kinds and quality of evidence matter to your audience
Truth 22 Structure can help carry an inexperienced speaker
Truth 23 Find support for your presentation
Truth 24 Use the Internet to support your presentation
Part V The Truth About Getting Up to Speak
Truth 25 Select a delivery approach
Truth 26 Your introduction forms their first impression
Truth 27 Begin with a purpose in mind
Truth 28 Keep your audience interested
Truth 29 Conclusions are as important as introductions
Truth 30 Have confidence in your preparation
Truth 31 Repeat the process as often as possible
Part I Some Initial Truths
Truth 1 Public speaking is not easy, but it's certainly doable
Truth 2 The key to success is preparation
Truth 3 Rehearsal is essential
Truth 4 Emulating good speakers makes you better
Truth 5 Establish goals for your presentation
Truth 6 A presentation is a learning occasion
Part II The Truth About Getting Ready to Speak
Truth 7 Talk is the work
Truth 8 Know what your audience is looking for
Truth 9 There is a difference between speaking and writing
Truth 10 Preparing a presentation is a relatively simple process
Truth 11 Begin by analyzing your audience
Truth 12 Know about your audience
Part III The Truth About What Makes People Listen
Truth 13 Understand what makes people listen
Truth 14 Your speaking style makes a difference
Truth 15 Anticipate the questions your audience brings to your presentation
Truth 16 Listening matters
Truth 17 Being an active listener brings real benefits
Truth 18 You can overcome the barriers to successful communication
Part IV The Truth About Developing Support for Your Presentation
Truth 19 Develop support for your presentation
Truth 20 Understand the power of your content
Truth 21 The kinds and quality of evidence matter to your audience
Truth 22 Structure can help carry an inexperienced speaker
Truth 23 Find support for your presentation
Truth 24 Use the Internet to support your presentation
Part V The Truth About Getting Up to Speak
Truth 25 Select a delivery approach
Truth 26 Your introduction forms their first impression
Truth 27 Begin with a purpose in mind
Truth 28 Keep your audience interested
Truth 29 Conclusions are as important as introductions
Truth 30 Have confidence in your preparation
Truth 31 Repeat the process as often as possible