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Ultimate Presentations: Master the Art of Giving Fantastic Presentations and Wowing Employers
Does the thought of delivering a presentation fill you with dread? Do you want to learn how to give a fantastic presentation and impress an audience? Ultimate Presentations covers every aspect of this essential business how to prepare, how to structure a great presentation, using technology and visual aids, communicating a strong message, tailoring your presentation to your audience, highlighting your personal skills through your presentation, time management and dealing with Q and As.
Business presentation expert Jay Surti guides you through the most common obstructions to giving good presentations and how to overcome them, from nerves and uncomfortable body language, to voice tone and physical habits. Insightful guidance on coping with the unexpected, such as interruptions, technology breakdowns or difficult questions helps you to feel prepared and confident, no matter what happens during your presentation. The ability to deliver outstanding presentations is a lifelong skill that remains relevant throughout an entire career and can boost employability and progression. From the best-selling Ultimate series, Ultimate Presentations is your one-stop guide to acing that presentation and wowing an employer.
About the The Ultimate series contains practical advice on essential job search skills to give you the best chance of getting the job you want. Taking you all the way from starting your job search to completing an interview, it includes guidance on CV or résumé and cover letter writing, practice questions for passing aptitude, psychometric and other employment tests, and reliable advice for interviewing.
Business presentation expert Jay Surti guides you through the most common obstructions to giving good presentations and how to overcome them, from nerves and uncomfortable body language, to voice tone and physical habits. Insightful guidance on coping with the unexpected, such as interruptions, technology breakdowns or difficult questions helps you to feel prepared and confident, no matter what happens during your presentation. The ability to deliver outstanding presentations is a lifelong skill that remains relevant throughout an entire career and can boost employability and progression. From the best-selling Ultimate series, Ultimate Presentations is your one-stop guide to acing that presentation and wowing an employer.
About the The Ultimate series contains practical advice on essential job search skills to give you the best chance of getting the job you want. Taking you all the way from starting your job search to completing an interview, it includes guidance on CV or résumé and cover letter writing, practice questions for passing aptitude, psychometric and other employment tests, and reliable advice for interviewing.
200 pages, Paperback
Published August 28, 2018
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About the author
Jay Surti
6 booksJay Surti is a coach and trainer, helping professionals enhance their careers through presentation skills and leadership coaching. She regularly speaks on the topics of personal brand and effective communication and is also a member of a University Governing Body in a Non Executive role.
After initially graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering, Jay pursued a career as a lawyer for 17 years before pivoting and choosing to focus on developing expertise in presentation skills.
Jay’s enthusiasm for great presentation skills comes from having a deep seated fear of public speaking for many years which hindered her career progression until eventually she decided to do something about it. Through the process of training and working with some very talented speakers, she discovered tools and techniques to feel more confident when presenting and became fascinated with the process of crafting engaging presentations that make an impact.
When she’s not working or writing, Jay likes to explore history - through reading, travel, guided walks, museums and architecture. She has completed 7 marathons across several countries - usually ending up at the back of the pack and almost every time being beaten by the person in the rhino costume. She hopes to do better next time
After initially graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering, Jay pursued a career as a lawyer for 17 years before pivoting and choosing to focus on developing expertise in presentation skills.
Jay’s enthusiasm for great presentation skills comes from having a deep seated fear of public speaking for many years which hindered her career progression until eventually she decided to do something about it. Through the process of training and working with some very talented speakers, she discovered tools and techniques to feel more confident when presenting and became fascinated with the process of crafting engaging presentations that make an impact.
When she’s not working or writing, Jay likes to explore history - through reading, travel, guided walks, museums and architecture. She has completed 7 marathons across several countries - usually ending up at the back of the pack and almost every time being beaten by the person in the rhino costume. She hopes to do better next time
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December 11, 2018
I have decided that 2019 is they year I get serious about public speaking.
I got a head start with the opportunity to do a last minute presentation a few weeks ago, I had just began reading this book. Though I hadn't read it all when I presented, the information I gleaned was enough to give me some valuable tips. The part on how to answer questions particularly difficult ones was very helpful in feeling prepared.
There is so much information here I would recommend using it as a guide and not try to cram it, I will be returning to it regularly. It really does cover everything you need including mindset, body language and ideas to avoid mistakes. The bad habits section made me cringe I know I do some of them, this will be a great reminder. If you want to be a really great presenter - this book is what you need.
I got a head start with the opportunity to do a last minute presentation a few weeks ago, I had just began reading this book. Though I hadn't read it all when I presented, the information I gleaned was enough to give me some valuable tips. The part on how to answer questions particularly difficult ones was very helpful in feeling prepared.
There is so much information here I would recommend using it as a guide and not try to cram it, I will be returning to it regularly. It really does cover everything you need including mindset, body language and ideas to avoid mistakes. The bad habits section made me cringe I know I do some of them, this will be a great reminder. If you want to be a really great presenter - this book is what you need.
September 18, 2022
I borrowed this book from the library but it was soooo good I had to buy my own copy.
Easy to understand, great exercies and summariesd tips at the end of each chapter so you can implement what you have learned
Easy to understand, great exercies and summariesd tips at the end of each chapter so you can implement what you have learned
July 22, 2018
A very good book full of interesting use cases, hints and practical advice.
Strongly recommended!
Many thanks to Kogan Page and Netgalley for this ARC
Strongly recommended!
Many thanks to Kogan Page and Netgalley for this ARC
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