Wake 'em Up! How to Use Humor & Other Professional Techniques to Create Alarmingly Good Business Presentations by Thomas Antion

by Tom Antion

Over 1000 advanced speaking tips and techniquesPre-program Questionnaire . . . Adapt it or use it as is.Comprehensive International Section . . . Don't panic when you face a foreign audience.Heirloom Handouts . . . They'll keep them forever when you use these tips.The Lastest, Greatest Seating Methods . . . Easy to use diagrams.Professional Level Introductions . . . Advanced Template. You fill in the blanks.Wake 'em Up Openings . . . 4 types of formula openings so you'll always have a variety.Instantly Usable Speaker Material . . . .Some lines just never get old.Attention Gaining Devices . . . You'll make insomniacs out of the audience members when you use these 11 simple techniques.Speaking Formulas . . . Why beat your head against the wall to develop material. Just fill in the blanks.Hard Hitting Closings . . . When you deliver these, they'll know you were there.Material Selection . . . Learn how to make appropriate choices to suit any audience.Tons of Professional Level Delivery Tips . . . and I mean TONS! More than any other presentation skills book anywhere. I guarantee it.51 Stage Fright Strategies . . . Simply pick the mix that calms you down.Timing . . . Learn the secrets of knowing when to pause.Humor Placement . . . Where does it go? When should I use humor? You won't have to wonder anymore.5 Genius Techniques . . . Move over Einstein. You've got the theory of relativity, but I've got the microphone.Bomproofing . . . You'll never deliver a dud after your learn these tricks.Saver Lines . . . Learn what to say to turn a turkey into a swan.100 Pre-planned ad-libs . . . You'll look like a quick wit when you use these lines.Stage Movement . . . Where's the power on stage. This section tells you.Clothing Tips . . . Patterns, solids, pockets, ties, jewelry . . . a potpouri of handy info.6 Involvement Techniques . . . Audiences demand it . . . now you have lots of ways to deliver it.Emotional Language . . . Learn how to pick your words to push their buttons.Practice Techniques . . . Fantastic tricks that make you look smooooooooth . . . and they take no time at all.34 Ways to Be Funny . . . and only 1 is has anything to do with joketelling.Storytelling . . . You will really learn how to paint pictures in the audiences member's minds . . . 27 dos and don'ts tell you how.Sources and Organization of Material . . . Find your stuff fast with these handy tips.Audio Visual Equipment . . . How to get the most out of the old standbys.Visual Design including the psychology of color . . . Kodak helped me on this chapter.Completely indexed . . . .I spent 4 days from midnight to 4:00 AM indexing this book myself. I guarantee you can find what you want FAST! This section (by itself) has more information than is included in many other presentation books.Action PlanSpeaker ResourcesRoom Setup ChecklistsTips for Television & Videotape and VideoconferencingBanquet / Luncheon TipsSpeaking GlossaryGiant BibliographyWake 'em Up! Has 19 Chapters In All and Includes 3 Bonus Chapters1. Technical & Financial Presentations2. Sales Presentations3. Tips for Women Presenters by 12 of the Top Female speakers in the USAWhat other have to say about "Wake 'em Up"Wake ‘em Up teaches you to be irresistible as a presenter. Also, Foreword Mark Victor Hansen,Co-author of the #1 New York Times Best-selling series, Chicken Soup for the SoulMastering the skills in Tom’s book will virtually guarantee that you will always be in demand as a speaker. Also, Backword Dottie Walters, President, Walters International Speakers Bureau, Co-author Speak and Grow RichAt Hawaiian Tropic we believe that fun and excitement keep our corporate staff and distributors productive. Tom can teach you how to create this excitement every time you address a group.Ron Rice, Owner and Founder, Hawaiian Tropic/Tanning Research Labs., Inc.

Genres: Business

Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Marko Gaans · Rating 4 out of 5]

With some picking and choosing, this book is a great toolbox! The author's writing style and tone didn't really resonate with me and some of the information is a bit dated (OHPs and cassette tapes?), but the book is packed with useful insights, usable techniques and all kinds of hands-on tips and tricks. To make your presentations stand out from the herd, this book (as part of a wider collection) is a great asset.

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

A book for trolls. "The use of sexist language is something you must also be careful to avoid in order to be in tune with today's society." Oh, not because it might be wrong? Or because it might offend a part of the audience? How does that fit with "think about your audience"? This book is about a troll advising other trolls.