Life is a series of presentations : 8 ways to punch up your people skills at work, at home, anytime, anywhere

Includes index

pt. 1. Why it works: understanding before action. What Bill Clinton has that Gary Condit doesn't : The difference between a good presenter and a poor one --
Listen up! : What the psychology of compliance says about how we persuade people --
Did you say something? : The importance of sensory acuity --
A miss is as good as a mile : The impact of mastery and how to define your presentation universe --
pt. 2. How it works: Everyday essentials of successful interaction. Know thy audience : To exceed expectations, you must understand personality types, character identities, and how to uncover them --
Explain "why" before planning how : The No. 1 question most presenters forget to ask themselves --
Conquer the sum of all fears : To overcome anxiety, successful presenters eliminate "unknowns" by turning them into "knowns" --
Arm yourself : Successful presenters do research to load and organized their presentation arsenals --
Build bridges : Successful presenters prepare their audience --
Feel good, do well : Manage mental stress- yours and your audience's --
Room to breathe: Involve your audience for maximum buy-in --
Flex for success : Tailor the presentation to keep your audience focused --
pt. 3. Making it work: presentations in your life. On your mark and get set : Accessing presentation effectiveness and changing your habits.

A leading presentation coach and a noted media coach offer a complete guide on how to present oneself in both professional and personal environments, introducing eight key strategies and techniques to enhance persuasive abilities.