Do Present: How to give a talk like you've always wanted to

by Mark Shayler

Getting our voices heard can be a nerve-wracking and overwhelming task – particularly in a world where everyone seems to have something to say. The ability to present our ideas with confidence is now a coveted skill. Yet on stage, we become this other less funny, less engaging, less human. Mark Shayler draws on his own experience – from nervous speaker to charismatic compere – to guide you through the task of public speaking. He takes a deeper look at what’s holding you back, and will help you o Find your voice and the confidence to share it o Learn how to tell stories, not just share data o Stand and move around the stage comfortably o Leave the audience informed, entertained and uplifted Giving a brilliant talk is not about following a method. It's not about rules. It's about understanding what you want the audience to think, feel and do afterwards. Ultimately, it's about being more you.

Genres: Audiobook

128 pages, Paperback

Published July 7, 2020

About the author

Mark Shayler has been disrupting businesses for 22 years. He works on innovation, strategy and eco-design and has saved his clients over £100 million through smarter thinking and design, doing things better and doing better things.

He has worked with leading brands such as Coca Cola, Samsung, Proctor and Gamble, Innocent, and has improved the design of hundreds of products from pasties to houses. He has worked with the main business support agencies to help businesses grow. He has set-up and grown three of his own, one of which floated on AIM.

He is a public speaker (quite funny) and founding partner of the Do Lectures. He lives in England with his wife, four children and some chickens - all free range. Do Disrupt is his first book.

Reviews

[Ilze Lange · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book fell short of expectations lacking unique perspectives I was hoping for. While it did cover some basics like presentation structure and the role of PowerPoint, it didn't offer any groundbreaking "aha" moments. However, it's positive that the author included guidance on online presentations, even if it wasn't particularly unique. A workshop by the author could potentially offer more value.

[Emily Carhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I certainly don’t have any stage speaking gigs lined up, but thought the advice would be transferable to boardroom. Picked up some lovely tips and perspectives here.

An unexpected read for me - thanks to my library app for its immediate borrow date (unlike the other bits not available till late summer) and suggestion!

[Luana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great books. Really practical and inspiring. I will read it again for sure!

[Racha Gh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing profound