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Book Description
Presentation Skills 201 is for the good presenter who is determined to get even better. Containing over 70 pieces of detailed advice for higher performance, Presentation Skills 201 can be read from cover-to-cover or used as a reference guide. It includes valuable, easy-to-implement tips for every facet of the presentation process from planning to delivery. Readers will learn how to increase both the impact and memorability of their presentations. Included with the tips are scores of real-life examples and stories from the author's over 16 years of helping highly-accomplished presenters find that one more thing that they can do to take it up notch and build their careers by making strong, positive impressions on their presentation audiences.

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Table of Contents
Preface	.............................	vii
Chapter 1 Planning	.............................	Page 1
Commit to Planning Define Success Make Sure It Has a Theme Remind Yourself: You're Not the Audience Break Out of the Box Don't Ignore the Small Voice Don't Prepare "More Than Enough" Include Stories Inject Humor but Don't Try To Be Funny Build Understanding with Examples Work in a Prop Answer the "So What?" State the Obvious Start Strong, End Strong Provide Internal Summaries Transition with Questions Fight Off Last-Minute Changes Give Yourself the Best Stage
Chapter 2
Slide Preparation	.............................	Page 45
Craft Your Message First, Then Your Slides. Make Your Visuals for the Audience Plan to Go Without a Slide Be Visual With Visuals Navigate the Slide Deck Smoothly Don't Fall Victim to the Technology Take Ownership of Corporate Slide Presentations
Chapter 3
Practice	.............................	Page 65
Practice Changes in Everyday Life Practice -- Out Loud Practice Your Introduction the Most Get Help Toughening Up
Chapter 4
Working with a Team	.............................	Page 73
Draft the Best Team Plan Together Plan the In-Between Parts Plan the Q & A
Chapter 5
Delivery Strategy	.............................	Page 83
Set the Tone Remember and Use Names Plan Your Dive and Dive Your Plan. Be Responsive, Not Reactive. Leave the Audience Alone Speak for the Audience Give Them a Chance to Breathe End on Time
Chapter 6
Platform Skills	.............................	Page 99
Know When Your Performance Really Starts Own the Geography Include Sign Language Ground Yourself When Necessary Look Them in the Eye Develop a Better Voice Sound Like You Care Give Voice To Your Characters Pause for Effect Reference the Screen, Not Your Laptop
Chapter 7
Language Use	.............................	Page 117
Lose the "I'm Excited" Line. Retire Your Favorite Word or Phrase Don't Lose Them With Your Idioms Eliminate Unnecessary Qualifiers Translate Lingo
Chapter 8
Q & A	.............................	Page 129
Ask Who Has the First Question Don't Take Premature Ownership Answer in a Full Thought Answer and Move On Answer to Everyone Sneak in a Forgotten Point
Chapter 9
Challenging Audiences	.............................	Page 139
Work It Out Before the Presentation Negotiate Rules Ask for a Hearing Never Let Them See You Sweat Test the Antagonist's Support. Ask for the Identity of "Lots of People" Pull In the Stage Hog Innocently Quiet the Boss Do Not Fixate on the Distracter Redirect Personal Attacks If They Pick on You, Turn Into a Hologram Don't Fight