Author Description

The One Step Ahead series is for all those who need to communicate more effectively in a range of real-life situations. Each title provides up-to-date practical guidance, tips, and valuable language tools that will enhance the reader's writing and speaking abilities.This book of realistic advice and useful tips can teach even the most dais-shy executive how to give clear and effective presentations. A lively, accessible, and illustrated guide, the book is divided into two sections. First the author provides comprehensive advice on writing, rehearsing, and giving the presentation, both as an individual or as part of a team. Next up is a useful presenter's toolkit to inspire and build confidence and help with the tricky task of presenting across languages and cultures. This valuable guide* Gives lively, accessible, and illustrated preparation, rehearsal, and visual aids for both group and individual presenting* Breaks down and discusses the components of presentation* Contains a handy reference section featuring a presenter's toolkit for quick inspiration* Offers step-by-step guidance and key ways to make a successful presentation* Steers the way to more effective personal communicationPacked with time-tested methods, this guide transforms public presentation from foggy mire to terra firma.