Spice Up Your Speaking Presentations
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"Make Your Next Presentation Gourmet" can help anyone wanting to speak more effectively. This book is a primer for those that want to better communicate their messages. It can be one sentence or a presentation that is several hours long; the objective of the speaker should be the same – keep the attention of the audience. An audience never attends a presentation to see the speaker fail! However, this does not give the speaker the right to waste the time of those in the audience. A presentation worthy of the audience's attention needs to be well prepared and well presented with appropriate audio/visual aids. Should've, could've, and would've are the most used excuses by people for not speaking in public: I should've said something: I could've said it better: I would've said something but nobody listens to me. Being able to make an effective presentation provides a benefit to both the speaker and the audience: The speaker can have his or her message understood and the audience gains information. The speaker can effectively express his or her opinions. Examples of places where a speaker can use his or her more effective speaking skills are persona’ interviews; discussions with supervisors and/or subordinates; participating in meetings of social organizations, public forums, home owners association meetings, and church meetings. It can benefit a teacher in presenting classroom material. It can benefit a speaker presenting before a large audience. Improved speaking habits will give effective speakers confidence when he or she is speaking one-on-one or to a larger audience. The material in this book is presented in modular fashion. It enables the reader to select the material that best benefits him or her depending of the presentation environment.
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About the Book
A droning monotone or a presentation laced with distracting 'filler words or phrases' can negate the desired effects on an audience. The objective of a communication or presentation is either to inform, persuade or motivate the listener. From a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer to a Question to a presentation spanning several hours, it is the responsibility of the speaker to keep his or her listener engaged. "Make Your Next Presentation Gourmet" is a summary of what I have learned during my years of making presentations. It is based on years of evaluating and mentoring speakers,: Identifying their presentation strengths and making suggestions on ways to improve. The scope of the contents starts with choosing a topic and ends with the presentation before an audience. It includes the story of how one person overcame the terror of speaking and gave a memorable presentation to her management. It is intended to be an aid for the occasional presenter at their company, agency or organization; to those wanting to speak in public; or to those that want to speak more confidently and effectively at a public forum. It is presented in a concise format for quick reading and ease of understanding.
About the Author
Jim Ocque has varied experiences making presentations. His presentation activities include speaking at Toastmasters International Clubs and training sessions for over 20 years, mentoring new Toastmaster members, serving as a lay pastor, speaking at technical conferences and making presentations to community organizations. His speaking experience includes informative presentations to company management, persuasive sermons at church, motivational presentation to community clubs and organizations, and technical presentations at seminars. These experiences have given him insight into the different types of skills required for the various types of presentations. His audiences have been varied enabling him to assess the effectiveness of different presentation techniques. He received an Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University.