Presentation Workout, The

Kate Atkin is an inspirational speaker, facilitator and author on Presentation Skills. Recognised as the Most Outstanding Trainer in JCI UK, Kate is also a World Debating Champion, number one Speech Evaluator in the UK and Ireland (2007) with Toastmasters International and European runner up in the JCI public speaking competition.    Kate holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree and is a regular speaker on the mindset needed to generate flourishing and confidence. She works with companies and individuals who wish to bring about positive change. 

About the author

Author's acknowledgements

Publisher's acknowledgements

Introduction

Self-assessment questionnaire

 

PART 1   10 steps to present with style

Step 1    What is the purpose of your presentation?

Step 2    Understand your audience and connect with them

Step 3    Structure your presentation and craft your words

Step 4    Get the opening right

Step 5    Get your audience involved

Step 6    Use of visual aids, body language and dress codes

Step 7    Improve the clarity of your presentation

Step 8    How to handle questions

Step 9    How to deliver your presentation with confidence

Step 10 Close powerfully and review your presentation

 

Part 2    10 presenting skills in action

Skill 1    Presenting to sell a product

Skill 2    Presenting a concept or idea

Skill 3    Presenting to motivate and inspire

Skill 4    Presenting change

Skill 5    Presenting a team brief

Skill 6    Presenting a new project

Skill 7    Presenting at a meeting

Skill 8    Presenting on a conference call or webinar

Skill 9    Presenting data

Skill 10 Presenting in 5 minutes

 

Part 3    10 common presenting challenges

Challenge 1   How do I prepare with no time to prepare?

Challenge 2   How do I fit it all in, with little time available?

Challenge 3   How do I get people to listen and engage?

Challenge 4   How do I get people to take action?

Challenge 5   How do I manage interruptions?

Challenge 6   How do I manage difficult people?

Challenge 7   How do I deal with questions?

Challenge 8   How do I handle nerves?

Challenge 9   How do I remember what I want to say?

Challenge 10    How do I make a boring subject interesting?

 

Putting it into action: the mentor toolkit

How to work with a manager, mentor or colleague to put your new skills into action

Self-assessment questionnaire

Bibliography and further reading

Index