Delivering Impactful Presentations

If you've ever been asked to stand up and "say a few words" on some special occasion, and felt uneasy in the pit of your stomach, you'll be glad to know that relief comes in the form of this handy guide.

Speaking in public is the number one social fear, according to The Book of Lists and to surveys conducted over the years. If you've ever been asked to "say a few words," chances are that you'll appreciate these 131 tips and quips. Delivering Impactful Presentations is designed to give presenters, toastmasters, students, politicians, masters of ceremonies, clergy, board chairs, association leaders, and anyone else who is asked to "say a few words" a quick path to speaking success.

Delivering Impactful Presentations offers do's and don'ts for starting with a flourish, making contact with your audience, projecting high energy, holding your listeners' interest, ending with style, and making an impact! You'll know how and when to pause, speak louder for emphasis, or speak softly to draw in your audience.

If you're a manager, trainer, emcee, consultant, member of the school debate team, or simply someone who periodically has to be in front of a group and say a few words, this fun and fact-filled guide offers humorous insight and valuable advice. With Delivering Impactful Presentations, you'll gain insights, observations, and truisms about speaking to others, including openings, preparation, becoming audience-focused, body movement, making an impact, and more!