Mastering Presentations: Be the Undisputed Expert when You Deliver Presentations (Even If You Feel Like Youre Going to Throw Up)

Praise for Mastering Presentations

"Doug is the absolute expert on using presentations to grow yourbusiness. If you want to be the ′go to′ expert in your industry,read Mastering Presentations."
David Riklan, Founder, SelfGrowth.com

"There is no greater skill to develop than the ability todeliver powerful presentations. Doug′s book will help."
Patricia Fripp, Executive Speech Coach

"The ability to present confidently, powerfully, andpersuasively can help you become a more effective leader and a muchmore successful and profitable salesperson. Sit at the feet of amaster as Doug Staneart, one of the premier authorities in thisfield, walks you step–by–step through his proven system ofpresentation excellence. Buy this book, absorb its content, andbegin to apply what you learn. You′ll be glad you did. P.S. SalesManagers: you′ll most likely want to make it required study byeveryone on your team."
Bob Burg, coauthor of The Go–Giver and authorof Endless Referrals

Speaking engagements offer entrepreneurs and small businessowners amazing opportunities for establishing rapport and fosteringbusiness relationships. Mastering Presentations provides asimple, four–step process that helps increase self–confidence andeliminate the butterflies. You′ll learn:

The energy and enthusiasm that a presenter generates during aspeech is contagious. Mastering Presentations will teach youhow to channel this energy and generate a loyal following.

Introduction: Why This Book Was Written ix

Chapter 1: The Presenter Who Speaks with Poise and Confidence Is Always Seen as the Expert 1

Chapter 2: A Simple Way to Design Presentations in 15 Minutes or Less 11

Chapter 3: Add Tremendous Impact to Your Presentations and Become the "Go–To" Expert 29

Chapter 4: Putting Your Dynamic Presentation Together and Delivering It without Any Notes 63

Chapter 5: PowerPoint Mistakes That Will Kill Your Chances of Doing Well and How to Avoid Them 73

Chapter 6: Speaking Venues That Can Generate More Clients and Credibility 87

Chapter 7: How to Make Millions of Dollars Using Presentation Skills on YouTube and Podcasting Websites 111

Chapter 8: If You Want Big Contracts, Get Really Good at Short List Presentations 121

Chapter 9: Fearless Question and Answer Sessions 135

Chapter 10: Seven Deadly Sins That Will Turn Off Audiences 141

What′s Next? 153

DOUG STANEART is the President and CEO of The Leader′s Institute, LLC, an international public speaking training and team–building event company. The Leader′s Institute offers The Fearless Presentations public speaking class in over 50 cities around the world.