Published by Pearson (December 11, 2015) © 2016
Andrew Lightheart | Meg Lightheart
Plan a first rate presentation in three hours or less, quickly produce slides and handouts, and discover ways to deliver it calmly, confidently and capably.
- Introduction - Why you're right to be nervous and overwhelmed- The problem with presentations
- Part One: Plan - Three hours to a good enough presentation
- Step 1 - Get traction on planning – 30 mins
- Step 2 - Lay the groundwork for a flexible, robust plan - 20 mins
- Step 3 - Put together a flexible, do-able plan (with recipes to use as sane starting points for your particular situation) - 60 mins
- Step 4 - Plan notes so you won't lose your train of thought - 15 mins
- Step 5 – Verify the timings by practicing (a bit) - 30 mins
- Step 6 - Plan slides/visual aids that support your outcomes - 15 mins
- Step 7 - Lower your nerves by doing a sanity check - 10 mins
- Part Two: Speak
- 1. Calm - develop relaxation skills and emotional resilience
- 2. Steady - signal credibility with your voice and body language
- 3. Conversation - taking the drama out of your mental model and develop a credible speaking style
- 4. Story - become a more interesting presenter by sharing your experiences
- 5 - Listen - deal with the dreaded Q&A confidently
- Part Three: Extras
- Extra: Just-in-time Coaching
- Extra: Global group
- Extra: Conference call
- Extra: What to do if your presentation is tomorrow!
- Epilogue: Next steps