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One of the five modules in The Electrifying Presentations Library (TM) series, the Mechanics module has two components: This CD, Basic Skills, covers the mechanics of FORM the ACTIONS of the Body and the Voice. A separate CD, Advanced Skills. covers the mechanics of FUNCTION - the INTENTIONS of the Mind and the Heart. Mechanics - Basic Skills offers a whole new strategy for delivering better presentations.You will learn about body language, positioning, angles, proximity, gesturing, voice control, and so much more! Over 80 selectable topics, dozens of multimedia clips, plus the ease of viewing everything through your own web-browser, makes developing your presentation skills a great experience! MORE DETAILS: Learning ACTIONS of the body and voice actually begins with a discussion of the fundamental premise or approach that shapes the MediaNet Method of delivery. In order to maintain a proper FOCUS as a presenter you need to understand basic concepts and come to grips with any underlying fears you might have about speaking in front of others. While these topics (FOCUS) are theoretical (and not as visible), they are positioned as being linked to the mechanics of FORM, since a knowledge of the concept and a facing of any fear help guide the action (FORM) of the skill. Moving beyond theory, you delve into the EXPRESSIONS of the BODY. You will learn about POSITIONING and MOVING, including how to establish anchors, how to build the Presenter s Triangle(tm), and when to use Rest & Power positions. You will also learn about different ways of MAKING EYE CONTACT in order to engage your audience. The topics that relate to the BODY also include a number of demonstrations for USING GESTURES properly. Here, you get a clear understanding of how certain actions of your hands can control the way people listen to you. You ll learn how a cornerstone of effective gestures is directly related to SHIFTING WEIGHT. While a present