{"product_id":"power-presentations-isbn-9780471559610","title":"Power Presentations","description":"Takes the mystery out of putting together an effective presentation by addressing each of the steps involved. Not only gives readers confidence but offers enhanced opportunities for promotion and career advancement. Elucidates how to organize presentations to achieve your goal; how to use factual, logical and captivating supporting materials as well as visuals and audio-visual equipment; how to answer questions effectively and includes numerous techniques to use with a variety of audiences. Partial table of contents:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e TAKING CONTROL.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Turning Stage Fright Into Excitement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Warming Up.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Nonverbal Communication.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Staying in Control.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GROUNDWORK.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Styles of Delivery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Knowing Your Audience.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e WORKING ON YOUR PRESENTATION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Outline.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organizing the Body of Your Speech.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Supporting Materials.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e COMMUNICATING ON PURPOSE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Informative Speaking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Persuasive Speaking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Effective Sales Presentations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Be a Better Listener.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e MASTERING THE MECHANICS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Speaking Aids.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pointers for Using the Room.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How Visual Aids Can Help.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Room Checks for Computers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CHECKLISTS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Speech Preparation Checklist.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Speech Delivery Checklist.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. MARJORIE BRODY is President of Brody Communications, a firm specializing in both public and customized seminars for clients that include General Electric and the University of Pennsylvania. SHAWN KENT is an internationally experienced speaker, trainer, coach, and author. Her company, Shawn Kent and Associates, specializes in the design, implementation and presentation of management development programs. Presentation skills play a pivotal role in career success. But most people would rather die or have root canal work done than make a speech. Power Presentations reveals how you can overcome these all-too-common fears and learn to really connect with your audience. Popular speaking experts and trainers, Marjorie Brody and Shawn Kent, explain that speaking is an audience-centered sport. Whether your goal is to inform, persuade, or entertain, you have to understand the needs of your audience and show them what's really in it for them. This book will show you how to do that and how to become a more effective speaker. \"Easy to read, direct and insightful. I wish I had this book 20 years ago when I started public speaking.\" -Gregory Miner, Vice President The Dun \u0026amp; Bradstreet Corporation \"Their book helps to shatter the myth that public speaking is a painful process to be avoided. All speakers, novice or veteran, can benefit from their advice on presentation techniques and confidence-building tips. recommend it for all aspiring speakers.\" -Rosemarie B. Greco President and Chief Executive Officer CoreStates First Pennsylvania Bank \"Power Presentations will help everyone to feel more confident communicating their message. Written with enthusiasm and clarity, this book is a must for all of us who have something to say.\" -Alexandra Stoddard Lecturer, Designer, and Author of Living a Beautiful Life","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989826355429,"sku":"NP9780471559610","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471559610.jpg?v=1761785593","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/power-presentations-isbn-9780471559610","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}