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Anyone can learn how to give an effective, engaging presentation. Here's the secret; it doesn't come naturally to anyone. Overcoming anxiety, developing confidence, speaking clearly and creating excitement are skills that everyone needs to strengthen. The keys to success are adopting the propertechnique and then practicing constantly to perfect whatyou've learned.
About the Author 1
To the Reader 2
Preface 3
About the Crisp 50-Minute Series 5
A Note to Instructors 6
Part 1 Assessing Your Skills 7
Evaluating Yourself 9
Dealing with Anxiety 12
Tips for Reducing Anxiety 13
Turning Your Assessment into a Plan 16
Part 2 Planning Your Presentation 17
Clarifying Your Strategy 19
Six Steps to Planning Your Presentation 20
Some Thoughts on Using Handouts 30
Preparing For Your Next Presentation 32
Part 3 Using Slides and Other Visual Aids 33
Using Slides and Visual Aids Effectively 35
Designing Your Slides 37
Use Your Slides-Don't Let Them Use You 50
Part Summary 51
Part 4 Preparing for Your Presentation 53
Personal Appearance 55
Controlling the Presentation Environment 57
When You Can't Practice-Successful Impromptu Speaking 59
Part Summary 61
Part 5 Delivering Your Presentation with Energy and Composure 63
Engaging Your Audience 65
Putting Energy to Work 66
Maintaining Composure 69
Question-and-Answer Techniques 71
Dealing with Hostile Questions 74
Part Summary 75
Appendix 77
Appendix to Part 79
Additional Reading 81
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