Public speaking and presentations demystified /
Melody Templeton
- New York: McGraw Hill; 2010
- 259 p.
- Demystified series .
Introduction Part 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: What do I do first? Jump start Why are you speaking? Why are you speaking? Mental preparation Now what? Chapter 2: Audience analysis Demographics: statistical characteristics Psychographics: attitudes, values, and interests Situation Chapter 3: Finding information to support your ideas What information do I include? Sources of information Types of data Part 2: Putting The Pieces Together Chapter 4: Putting the pieces in order Chronological pattern Spatial pattern Topical pattern Cause-and-effect pattern Problem-solution pattern Value or importance pattern BLUF or inverted-pyramid pattern Symposium style Chapter 5: Creating an outline Outline format rules Scramble-message exercise Chapter 6: Creating an introduction Tips for a successful introduction Goals for your introduction Techniques that get attention Chapter 7: Building a powerful conclusion Avoid conclusion pitfalls Goals for your conclusion Conclusion techniques Observe and improve Chapter 8: Using notes Why should I use notes in addition to my slides? Preparing your notes Practicing with your cards Using card during the presentation Chapter 9: Creating great slides Two words of warning Templates Fonts Wording Images Transitions Using your slides with style Word about rules Part 3: Stand And Deliver Chapter 10: Dealing with anxiety Stage fright Methods to combat fear while preparing Methods to combat fear on the day of your presentation Chapter 11: Are you listening? Listening distractions Listening strategies Listening facts Chapter 12: Keep the audience interested by using your voice Using your voice Using language In addition Chapter 13: Nonverbal communication Elements of nonverbal communication Determining nonverbal cues Top ten negative nonverbal cues Final word on nonverbal communication Chapter 14: Where shall we meet? Location, location, location Large-room arrangements: fifty participants or more Midsized-room arrangements: eight to forty people Small-room arrangements Room size and shape Hygiene factors Chapter 15: Are there any questions? When to take questions Techniques for fielding questions How to improve your answering skills Part 4: Special Situations Chapter 16: Webinars and online presentations Webinars and teleconferences Preparing to lead a program Preparing your slides Day before your class - Day of your class After the session Chapter 17: Special occasions Offering a toast at a wedding, retirement, or birthday celebration Eulogies Campaign speeches Making an introduction Chairing a meeting Chapter 18: Presenting as a team Why use a team of speakers? Preparing for a group presentation Presenting as a group Chapter 19: Stuff happens Risks you can avoid Risks you can prepare for Emergencies Disasters Serendipity Answer key Tips from the pros bios Index