Presentation Essentials: The Tools You Need to Captivate Your Audience, Deliver Your Story, and Make Your Message Memorable

Book excerpt: Must-know tips and tools for crafting and delivering powerful presentations—from the new Essentials Series for business professionals From one-on-one meetings to pitching to a packed convention center, knowing how to craft and deliver engaging presentations is an essential skill in every line of business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to update your understanding of best practices, you’ll find what you need here in three easy to digest parts: PART I: THE ESSENTIALS delivers a thorough explanation of presentation types, structure, openers, narrative (storytelling), closers, and more. PART II: THE ESSENTIALS APPLIED teaches you how to effectively use images, improve your online presentation skills, developing your signature style, and more. PART III: BEYOND THE ESSENTIALS delivers guidance if you want to become a professional presenter and takes you through the ongoing journey of presenting. PLUS Presentation Structure Guidelines, a Presentation Development Worksheet, a Post Presentation Evaluation, and more! Packed with smart tips, effective tools, insights, and a skills self-assessment, Presentation Essentials ensures you'll walk away feeling confident of your abilities and prepared to put your skills into action right away.