The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room
It's often reported that the number one fear among American adults is public speaking. But in today's competitive business world, effective communication is a crucial skill, and the cost of being less than effective is quite high. From the White House to boardrooms worldwide, Tim Koegel has strengthened presentations, media relations and communications skills of CEOs and world leaders alike with his renowned coaching abilities. His new book, The Exceptional Presenter, lays out his techniques...
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It's often reported that the number one fear among American adults is public speaking. But in today's competitive business world, effective communication is a crucial skill, and the cost of being less than effective is quite high. From the White House to boardrooms worldwide, Tim Koegel has strengthened presentations, media relations and communications skills of CEOs and world leaders alike with his renowned coaching abilities. His new book, The Exceptional Presenter, lays out his techniques in a format perfectly suited to today's busy world. About the Author A consultant to the political world, Koegel has worked with members of both the House and the Senate. He has conducted workshops for the White House, members of Congress, the Department of Labor, NOAA, the Office of Civil Rights and many other governmental organizations. He provides media training for a client list that includes corporate executives, politicians, athletes, coaches and authors, and lectures at business schools throughout the country: Duke, Michigan, Notre Dame, Georgia, Emory, NYU, Thunderbird, George Washington University, The Ohio State University, Purdue, among others.
Acknowledgments xiiiFrom the Author xvThe Exceptional Presenter 1What Makes a Presenter Exceptional? 3Open Up! 4Own the Room 6It's Not Where You Start, It's Where You Finish 11Do Not Discount Your Potential as a Presenter 13Do Not Underestimate the Power of Your Delivery 14Do Not Underestimate How Often You Use These Skills 15A Cascade of Benefits Awaits the Exceptional Presenter 17How Are You Positioned as a Presenter? 19Present to Win or Prepare to Lose 23How Was I to Know? No One Ever Told Me! 24The Cost of Average Illustrated 27What is the Cost of Average? 28Rate Yourself as a Presenter 29Organized: Structuring Your Story 31What Did He Just Say? 32The Five Components of Any Presentation 34How to "Tell Them What You're Going to Tell Them" 38Frame Your "Real Life" Presentation 40How to "Tell Them" 41How to "Tell Them What You just Told Them" 42End with a Purpose Statement 42Attention-Grabbing Openings 43If You Don't Look Organized, You Won't Appear Prepared 45The 60/20 Rule 46Presentation Prep Sheet 51Passionate 53The Power of Non-Verbal Communication 55Posture 55What is an Effective Base Posture When Standing? 59The Most Common Presentation Posture: T-Rex 62Other Speaker Positions and the Messages They Send 64What is the Most Effective Seated Position? 66Square Up 67Presenting from Behind a Lectern 68Fidgety Hands 71Can You Handle the Pressure? 71Five Tips to Appear Relaxed, Confident, and Professional 72Practicing to Solidify Exceptional Posture 72Gestures 73Five Effective Ways to Incorporate Gestures 74Visual Aids 79Practice Opportunities Abound 80Gestures in Summary 80The Dynamics of Voice 82Volume 84Inflection 84Pacing/Tempo 85Eliminate Verbal Graffiti 87Be Aware of the "Condescendors" 90Observation Sheet 94Engaging: To Earn Their Respect, You Must First Connect 95Rules of Engagement 96Natural 121Understand Your Audience 125Tips to Learn More about Your Audience 126Questions to Ask 127Practice 129Delivery Skills Weekly Practice Chart 134Quick on Your Feet: Conducting Successful Q&A Sessions 135Q&A Tips and Techniques 136Q&A Reminders 139Buying Time to Gather Your Thoughts 143Team Presentations and Q&A 146Exceptional Q&A: British Prime Minister Tony Blair 147Using Nervous Energy to Create Positive Results 149You're Not Different-Most People Get Nervous 150The Mental Game of Presenting 151Focus the Spotlight on Your Message and Your Audience 151Convert Nervous Energy to Positive Energy 152Techniques for Controlling the Fear 152Your Introduction Is Important 159Do Not Accept Average When You Can Be Exceptional 163Conclusion 165Presentation Sheets 167Personal Improvement Goals 169Presentation Assessment Form 170Delivery Skills Weekly Practice Chart 173Observation Sheet 179Presentation Prep/Outline Sheet 181About the Author 187
