INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified. This book is intended for readers at all levels of speaking experience. Beginners, in these pages you have all you need to put together and present a great talk for a corporate client, confer ence, class, or special occasion. Experienced speakers, this book is for you too. You will learn any number of tips that you can apply immediately to polish your speak ing style and your approach to preparation. Instructors can choose this book as a supplement or simple text for classes.
How to Use This Book
Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified is divided into three sections: "Get ting Started," "Putting the Pieces Together," and "Stand and Deliver." If one of these phases is most interesting or challenging for you, start your reading there. At the end of each chapter you'll find five multiple choice questions to test your learn ing. The chapters within each section stand alone, so feel free to open to any topic for a quick tip or suggestion.