Master Presenter Lessons from the World's Top Experts on Becoming a More Influential Speaker |
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| Author:
| Zielinski, David |
| ISBN: | 978-1-118-48588-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Pfeiffer |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $54.50 |
Book Description:
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For anyone who wants to become a more persuasive andtech-savvy presenter, Master Presenter offers an accessiblecollection of the best tips, tactics, and hard-won lessons from toppresentation skill coaches who write for PresentationXpertnewsletter. Designed to be a hands-on resource, the book includesadvice drawn from real-world, time-starved businesspeople whocreate compelling presentations that get results.
Now, you too can tap into the power of the...
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For anyone who wants to become a more persuasive andtech-savvy presenter, Master Presenter offers an accessiblecollection of the best tips, tactics, and hard-won lessons from toppresentation skill coaches who write for PresentationXpertnewsletter. Designed to be a hands-on resource, the book includesadvice drawn from real-world, time-starved businesspeople whocreate compelling presentations that get results.
Now, you too can tap into the power of the little-used, butvaluable features of PowerPoint® that can save time or enhanceslide design and make your presentation stand out in a crowd. Thisgroundbreaking book also includes practical advice on getting themost from mobile devices to enhance presentations and shows how toapply social media tools like Twitter to aid in deliveringcompelling messages. Learn how web conferencing can be used notonly to reduce travel costs, but to deliver more effectiveinformational, training or motivational presentations across timezones.
In addition to putting the spotlight on the high-tech, MasterPresenter contains valuable information on the criticallow-tech presentation skills. Contributors show how to best useyour voice, hands, and body and what it takes to move yourlisteners to take action when making a well-prepared pitch. Andeven if you are inexperienced, you can use the book's techniques tobecome a great storyteller that will win over audiences and helpearn you a reputation as a master presenter.
Praise for Master Presenter
"Master Presenter arms you with the method and magic topresent with poise and power. David Zielinski has assembled thebest and brightest mentors to teach greatness in businesspresenting."
--Chip R. Bell, author of Managers as Mentors
"Master Presenter is the most comprehensive collection ofuseful articles I've ever seen in one place. After reading morethan 200 books on public speaking in my lifetime and teaching thesubject in eight countries, I can easily recommend this book forbeginners and seasoned speakers. Great tips on PowerPoint®,for example, with dozens of articles and illustrations on allaspects of speaking by leaders in the field."
--Michael Buschmohle, president, Applause Associates
"As a 30-year veteran of presenting and a certified professionalfacilitator, I found myself reading through this book's articlesand still gaining new insights into things I can do to improve mypresentations. I was impressed by the perspectives shared by thistop-notch team of experts. This is one of the few books I wouldstrongly recommend to my network of customers, who are purchasersof facilitation and engagement tools."
--Dr. Scott Simmerman, managing partner, Performance ManagementCompany
"I make presentations for a living and I've been doing it for along time, but I'm keeping a copy of this book within reach on mydesk at all times. I could have used it when I was starting out,but I also have learned enough over the years to recognize howvaluable this book will be as an ongoing and wide-ranging resourcefor telling compelling stories."
--Brian McDermott, co-author of Leading Innovation andTime Out for Leaders