Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

Take the mystery out of effective, fear-free public speaking This latest book in the Demystified series takes the confusion out of preparing for and delivering speeches and presentations. Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified walks you step-by-step through the fundamentals of the subject and provides you with techniques for effective speaking, avoiding common errors, and overcoming stage fright. With these skills, you will feel confident in business and social situations when you find yourself in the spotlight. From The Back Cover: Get your message across confidently without breaking a sweat! Are you going to make a speech or prepare a presentation but don't know where to start? With Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified you'll learn how to conquer your fears and present your ideas eloquently. At your own pace, you will learn how to brainstorm your topic, analyze your potential audience and the message you'll want them to hear, and prepare for the actual day. To help you with any nervousness you might have, author and public speaking expert melody Templeton offers you tips on beating performance anxiety and overcoming stage fright. This fast and easy guide features: essential techniques and tricks for any speaking occasion; advice on everything from body language to visual aids, Q and As, metaphors, and more; hands-on exercises that help you monitor your progress. Perfect for professionals and students alike, Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified will help you feel at ease in the spotlight in school, social, and work situations

Take the mystery out of effective, fear-free public speaking

This latest book in the Demystified series takes the

confusion out of preparing for and delivering speeches

and presentations. Public Speaking and Presentations

Demystified walks you step-by-step through the fundamentals

of the subject and provides you with

techniques for effective speaking, avoiding common

errors, and overcoming stage fright. With these skills,

you will feel confident in business and social situations

when you find yourself in the spotlight.

"Melody Templeton has served on the facultiesof the Wharton MBA and Executive MBA programs. She has lead thousands of seminars with Fortune 500 companies,industry organizations, and college students."-- Provided by publisher Provides advice and tips for confident, informative public speaking, and includes information on conquering public speaking fears, developing an oral presentation, and catering to specific audiences.