Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

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ISBN: 9780071601214 | 007160121X
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Copyright: 1/4/2010

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Take the mystery out of effective, fear-free public speakingThis latest book in the Demystified series takes theconfusion out of preparing for and delivering speechesand presentations.Public Speaking and PresentationsDemystifiedwalks you step-by-step through the fundamentalsof the subject and provides you withtechniques for effective speaking, avoiding commonerrors, and overcoming stage fright. With these skills,you will feel confident in business and social situationswhen you find yourself in the spotlight.

Introduction	p. ix
Getting Started
What Do I Do First?	p. 3
A Jump Start	p. 3
Why Are You Speaking?	p. 5
Why Are You Speaking?	p. 6
Mental Preparation	p. 7
Now What?	p. 10
Audience Analysis	p. 15
Demographics: Statistical Characteristics	p. 16
Psychographics: Attitudes, Values, and Interests	p. 19
Situation	p. 25
Finding Information to Support Your Ideas	p. 33
What Information Do I Include?	p. 34
Sources of Information	p. 35
Types of Data	p. 38
Putting The Pieces Together
Putting the Pieces in Order	p. 47
Chronological Pattern	p. 48
Spatial Pattern	p. 49
Topical Pattern	p. 49
Cause-and-Effect Pattern	p. 50
Problem-Solution Pattern	p. 51
Value or Importance Pattern	p. 52
BLUF or Inverted-Pyramid Pattern	p. 52
Symposium Style	p. 53
Creating an Outline	p. 57
Outline Format RuLes	p. 58
Scrambled-Message Exercise	p. 61
Creating an Introduction	p. 69
Tips for a Successful Introduction	p. 70
Goals for Your Introduction	p. 71
Techniques That Get Attention	p. 73
Building a Powerful Conclusion	p. 83
Avoid Conclusion PitfaLls	p. 84
Goals for Your Conclusion	p. 85
Conclusion Techniques	p. 86
Observe and Improve	p. 90
Using Notes	p. 95
Why Should I Use Notes in Addition to My Slides?	p. 96
Preparing Your Notes	p. 97
Practicing with Your Cards	p. 101
Using Cards During the Presentation	p. 102
Creating Great Slides	p. 105
Two Words of Warning	p. 106
Templates	p. 107
Fonts	p. 108
Wording	p. 109
Images	p. 109
Transitions	p. 110
Using Your Slides with Style	p. 111
A Word About Rules	p. 111
Stand And Deliver
Dealing with Anxiety	p. 117
Stage Fright	p. 118
Methods to Combat Fear While Preparing	p. 122
Methods to Combat Fear on the Day of Your Presentation	p. 124
Are You Listening?	p. 133
Listening Distractions	p. 134
Listening Strategies	p. 136
Listening Facts	p. 138
Keep the Audience Interested by Using Your Voice	p. 143
Using Your Voice	p. 144
Using Language	p. 147
In Addition?	p. 151
Nonverbal Communication	p. 155
Elements of Nonverbal Communication	p. 156
Determining Nonverbal Cues	p. 163
Top Ten Negative Nonverbal Cues	p. 164
A Final Word on Nonverbal Communication	p. 167
Where Shall We Meet?	p. 171
Location, Location, Location	p. 172
Large-Room Arrangements: Fifty Participants or More	p. 172
Midsized-Room Arrangements: Eight to Forty People	p. 176
Small-Room Arrangements	p. 179
Room Size and Shape	p. 181
Hygeine Factors	p. 182
Are There Any Questions?	p. 187
When to Take Questions	p. 188
Techniques for Fielding Questions	p. 189
How to Improve Your Answering Skills	p. 192
Special Situations
Webinars and Online Presentations	p. 197
Webinars and Teleconferences	p. 197
Preparing to Lead a Program	p. 199
Preparing Your Slides	p. 200
The Day Before Your Class	p. 200
The Day of Your Class	p. 201
After the Session	p. 202
Special Occasions	p. 209
Offering a Toast at a Wedding, Retirement, or Birthday Celebration	p. 209
Eulogies	p. 212
Campaign Speeches	p. 213
Making an Introduction	p. 214
Chairing a Meeting	p. 215
Presenting as a Team	p. 219
Why Use a Team of Speakers?	p. 220
Preparing for a Group Presentation	p. 220
Presenting as a Group	p. 222
Stuff Happens	p. 227
Risks You Can Avoid	p. 228
Risks You Can Prepare For	p. 229
Emergencies	p. 232
Disasters	p. 233
Serendipity	p. 234
Answer Key	p. 239
Tips from the Pros Bios	p. 243
Index	p. 247
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