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Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery, 2nd Edition
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Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery, 2nd Edition

by Garr Reynolds
December 2011
Beginner
312 pages
7h 11m
English
New Riders
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8. The Art of Being Completely Present

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We are offended when we try to have a conversation or a meeting with someone who seems preoccupied—someone who is not fully “there,” listening and contributing. Yet we have become quite accustomed to enduring speakers and presenters who are not fully engaged with the audience and the topic. One of the most important things to remember when delivering a presentation is to be fully present at that moment. A good presenter is fully committed to the moment, committed to being there with the audience at that particular place and time. He may have pressing problems—who doesn’t?—but he puts those aside so that ...

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