October 2022
Beginner
368 pages
6h 49m
English
Content preview from How to Present, 2nd Edition
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I was surrounded by strong, powerful and inspiring adults from a young age, and each of these people encouraged me to stand up and achieve my potential. My confidence-boosting parents were always pushing me forwards, helping me believe I could do anything. Both my parents have a strong belief that there’s no point doing anything unless you’re going to strive to do it properly. And this value has definitely rubbed off on me! Now, as a presentation and influencing skills expert, I am continually exposed to amazing, courageous, inspiring people who are my friends, colleagues and role models. How lucky am I? I can't believe I get to hang out with such motivated people.
This book is a reflection of many of the things all of you have taught me, and through this book we all continue to inspire others to step up and shine their light on others so they strive to be their best. Thank you for your inspiration.
To all my wonderful clients (some of whom appear in the case studies or testimonials in this book, sometimes with names changed) — you are the ones who continue to light my fire. You challenge me and help me to step up as I help you to be the best you can be. I wish you all the power, courage and success in the world.
A heartfelt thank you to my wonderful mum for proofreading my initial manuscript back in 2009 for me. I love you, Mum.
Thank you Syann Williams, voice coach extraordinaire, for all your support and teaching. Syann is a master at helping people uncover their ...
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