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Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story
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Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story

by Jerry Weissman
November 2008
Beginner
288 pages
7h 6m
English
FT Press
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Summary

After you’ve developed your lucid story and expressive graphics, Verbalize your presentation in advance. Do multiple Verbalizations spaced out over time. As you do, think about and practice the specific language you’ll use to convey your ideas. Select and plan clear Internal Linkages. Monitor your Verbiage to develop a positive, respectful, and confident vocabulary.

Just as there are particular styles of slide design that can hinder or enhance your presentations, there are particular words, phrases, and sentences that can offend your audience, or help win them over. By studying your verbal options in advance and by diligently practicing your best choices, you can make your words sing, help your story flow, and bring your presentation ...

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ISBN: 9780137005062