Life Is a Series of Presentations

Learn to make effective presentations that will unlock dramatic personal and professional SUCCESS
Every time you speak -- whether it's on the phone, face-to-face, or from behind a podium -- you're making a presentation. Your ability to connect with other people and effectively communicate your message is the most important factor in your lifelong success.
Known as the business world's premier presentation coach, Tony Jeary has trained executives at more than 500 world-class organizations in the art of effective, winning presentations. Now he brings those same techniques and strategies to you. Jeary's easy-to-follow tips will help you gain confidence, improve self-esteem, enhance credibility, and maximize respect. Imagine having a greater ability to INFORM, INSPIRE, and INFLUENCE anyone, anytime and anywhere.

Contents

Introduction

Live and Learn...and Share It All

PART I: WHY IT WORKS: Understanding Before Action

Chapter 1

What Bill Clinton Has That Gary Condit Doesn't

The Difference between a Good Presenter and a Poor One

Chapter 2

Listen Up!

What the Psychology of Compliance Says about How We Persuade People

Chapter 3

Did You Say Something?

The Importance of Sensory Acuity

Chapter 4

A Miss Is as Good as a Mile

The Impact of Mastery and How to Define Your Presentation Universe

PART II: HOW IT WORKS: Everyday Essentials of Successful Interaction

Chapter 5

Essential #1: Know Thy Audience

To Exceed Expectations, You Must Understand Personality Types, Character Identities, and How to Uncover Them

Chapter 6

Essential #2: Explain "Why" Before Planning How

The No. 1 Question Most Presenters Forget to Ask Themselves

Chapter 7

Essential #3: Conquer the Sum of All Fears

To Overcome Anxiety, Successful Presenters Eliminate "Unknowns" by Turning Them into "Knowns"

Chapter 8

Essential #4: Arm Yourself

Successful Presenters Do Research to Load and Organize Their Presentation Arsenals

Chapter 9

Essential #5: Build Bridges

Successful Presenters Prepare Their Audience

Chapter 10

Essential #6: Feel Good, Do Well

Manage Mental States -- Yours and Your Audience's

Chapter 11

Essential #7: Room to Breathe

Involve Your Audience for Maximum Buy-In

Chapter 12

Essential #8: Flex for Success

Tailor the Presentation to Keep Your Audience Focused

PART III: MAKING IT WORK: Presentations in Your Life

Chapter 13

On Your Mark and Get Set
Assessing Presentation Effectiveness and Changing Your Habits

Resources

Glossary

Recommended Reading

Bibliography

Index