Develop Your Presentation Skills

Theobald, a presenter, writer, and business consultant who has held sales and marketing positions, helps businesspeople improve their presentation skills. He discusses reasons to do so; types of presentations; writing them; using storytelling, humor, and PowerPoint and other visual aids; rehearsing; finding a voice; openings and endings; dealing with nerves; handling the audience; question-and-answer sessions; practical aspects like appearance and equipment; what to do when things go wrong; other ways to engage the audience; and monitoring progress. This edition has two new chapters on giving a presentation without any tools, notes, or cues, and using new media to enhance engagement. There is no index. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)