"In the undeniably vast crowd of books about public speaking, this one stands out for its intelligent, direct approach ... An indispensable manual on all aspects of public speaking and a boon to those who may be anxious about it." —KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW
A timely guide to effectively presenting virtually by Fortune 500 presentation skills coach and former Yale Drama School lecturer Jacqueline Farrington.
The ability to shine online has suddenly become one of the most important skills for us personally and professionally. Whether you're presenting to a team of 7 on Zoom or 7,000 on WebEx, the practical and proven insights in this book will build confidence, skills and positive outcomes.
Read this book to learn
Why you must rehearse over and over, so it looks like you've never done it before
The science of why connecting and engaging online is harder—and exactly what to do about it
Why you must...
Author(s): Jacqueline Farrington
Series: Non-Obvious Guide
Publisher: Ideapress Publishing
Year: 2022
Language: English
Commentary: Guide to Better Presentations, Virtually or in person
Pages: 200
Tags: Guide to Better Presentations, Virtually or in person
CONTENTS
Introduction
PART ONE–PREPARATION
Chapter 1
Presence
➜ The Three C’s of Presence
➜ How to Develop Your Confidence
➜ How to Demonstrate Conviction When Presenting
➜ How to Build Audience Connection
➜ Choose How You Show Up: Presence versus Strategic Presence
Chapter 2
Setting the Scene
➜ Choosing the Right Clothing
➜ Makeup (Not Just for Women)
➜ Improving Your Background (for Virtual Presentations)
Chapter 3
Congruency
➜ How to Read and Use Nonverbal Cues
➜ Why Reading Nonverbal Cues Is So Hard
➜ What Message Are Your Nonverbal Cues Sending?
Chapter 4
Rehearsal
➜ Why Rehearsing Matters
➜ How to Mentally Rehearse
➜ Should You Memorize Your Presentation?
➜ Eight Rehearsal Habits of Great Presenters
➜ Mastering the Technical Rehearsal
PART TWO–DELIVERY
Chapter 5
Voice
➜ Why Do I Sound So Weird with a Mic?
➜ How to Improve Your Vocal Energy
➜ Using Articulation Like a Professional
➜ Understanding Resonance, Projection, and Vocal Pitch
➜ What Are Hellers and Why They Can Destroy Your Presentation
➜ Stops and the Power of Pausing
Chapter 6
Body Language
➜ Get That Body to Behave
➜ Ten Tips to Create Eye Contact in Virtual Presentations
➜ How to Use Gestures Effectively
➜ Why Posture Matters (Hint: It’s Not Just for Preventing Back Pain)
Chapter 7
Connection
➜ Seven Ways to Create More Audience Connection
➜ How to Use Feelings, Experiences, and Perspectives to Build Connection
➜ The Tools of Connection in Virtual
➜ Six Ways to Create a More Inclusive Presentation
➜ How to Respect Cultural Differences
Chapter 8
Words
➜ Use Brevity and Clarity to Improve Overall Message Impact
➜ Four Ways to Create a More Engaging Opening
➜ How to Craft the Body of Your Presentation
➜ Crafting a Memorable Conclusion
➜ (Tremendous) Tips for Choosing Better Words
➜ The Art of Storytelling
PART THREE–ENGAGEMENT
Chapter 9
Questions
➜ How to Get Better at Anticipating Questions
➜ Defining a Structure for Answers
➜ How to End with a Solid Q&A Session
➜ Managing the Scary Side of Q&A
➜ Prepare Some Memorized Responses
Chapter 10
Visuals
➜ How to Simplify Your Visuals
➜ How to Move from Slides to Visuals
➜ Should You Use Video in Your Presentation?
➜ How to Clarify Ideas with Visuals
PART FOUR–DETAILS
Chapter 11
Presenting with Others
➜ Co-Presenting
➜ Seven Techniques for Better Panel Discussions
➜ How to Master the Chaos as a Moderator
➜ How to Emcee an Event or Gathering (Online or Offline)
Chapter 12
When Things Go Wrong …
➜ Tips to Keep Calm and Carry On
➜ Thinking Ahead, Virtually: Planning for the Titanic
➜ Call in a Virtual Producer
➜ Embrace the Human
Gratitude
Endnotes
Index
