Life Is a Series of Presentations: Eight Ways to Inspire, Inform, and Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime

by Tony Jeary, Kim Dower (Contributor), J.E. Fishman (Contributor)

Presentation Mastery Is "the Key" to Professional and Personal Success. As presentation coach to America's top CEOs, Tony Jeary has become known as Mr. Presentation(TM). In his work with more than 500 world-class organizations in 35 countries, he has found a common denominator in every situation: Your success in life depends upon how you approach the millions of opportunities before you. And in this insightful and compelling book, Jeary reveals the eight simple secrets that you can put to work immediately to achieve dramatic results both at work and at home -- and everywhere else! Unless you're a hermit living on a mountaintop, your life largely consists of your interactions with the people around you. Whether you call them presentation skills or people skills, these eight essential practices will allow you to master any interaction, whether it involves a roomful of colleagues, a small group, or just one other person. You will learn to understand both "why" the eight essentials work as well as "how" they work, including:

Genres: Business, Self Help, Nonfiction, Leadership

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Isaac Escamilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sin duda alguna es un libro que debes de leer si quieres tener éxito en tus presentaciones diarias.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good friend of mine lent this book to my husband. He went on and on about how good it was, so I started reading it last spring (in part because I was starting to get a bit nervous about my presentation for the CNMC). What I found, instead of a business book, was a life guide. What Jeary outlines in this book, I have applied to all aspects of my life. I plan to reread it sometime...after I wrench it away from my husband, that is. (We have our own copy by now.) Five stars.

[Andy Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost every situation in life is some kind of presentation. Why not be prepared and know what your plan is. Good book, a little outdated on some of the terms but the principles are there.

[Libby May · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for work. Will upload book report once it's finished. Crazy amount of good advice and handy tools to communicate clearly and learn how to get your message across.

[Douglas Lord · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeary, a speaking coach to big-business CEOs, adapts his formula for the general public, persuasively showing that life is, indeed, a series of presentations by which we work "to change the contents of another person's mind at a particular time and place." More a skill than a talent, speaking, he says, requires techniques (e.g., reciprocation, authority, scarcity) and tactics (e.g., know your audience, overcome anxiety), which are illustrated with well-placed and practical examples. Instead of dominating or manipulating others, presenters should simply pursue desired outcomes with confidence. Novel, well written, and heartily recommended, this belongs next to public speaking primers like Caryl Rae Krannich's 101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers: Controlling Fear, Commanding Attention.
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[Devika Koppikar · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the concept of the book and various ideas presented (pun intended). But, it was a bit detailed and intense for me. That is, it is like a course textbook - not a succinct read.

I am sure in this book, Jeary discusses how it is difficult to get a message through when others have information overload. And that's where I am now....I'm overloaded.

I do hope to re-read it at another point, but I need to sit down and make a plan to do so.

[Shaun · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was great with teaching about how to give presentations. I got the following acronym (I PRESENT) which is helpful:
I: Involve your audience
P: Prepare your audience
R: Research you presentation arsenal
E: Explain why before planning how
S: State management; achieve proper mental states
E: Eliminate unknowns, turning them into knowns
N: Know your audience
T: Tailor the presentation throughout to keep your audience focused

[Ariadna73 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the first episodes; but after some point it became a set of stories with little relation with public speaking and I lost interest. However; the first chapters were not bad and worth reading.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

For everyone who wants to present in front of people and who are uncomfortable, this book is definitely for you!

[Teo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A useful tool for the presentator's mind.

[Patti J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good development book for speaking.

[Joel Ohman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little dated, and the writing style can be grating at times, but the content is very solid.

[Al Menaster · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty helpful discussion of giving talks and presentations.

[Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tips based in science on how to prepare and give your presentations. Follow the IPRESENT

\nI - Involve your audience

\nP - Prepare your audience

\nR - Research

\nE - Explain Why before planning How

\nS - State Management

\nE - Eliminate Unknowns

\nN - kNow your audience

\nT - Tailor the presentation