Making Presentations

by Tim Hindle

Outlines practical advice to develop confidence and ease in public speaking, including planning, preparation, and performance.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction

72 pages, Paperback

First published April 26, 1999

Reviews

[Sean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is quite out of date now though there are still much you can take away which is applicable today. The first section on preparing which considers the importance of defining your purpose and knowing your audience continues to be importance building blocks for a good presentation. Preparing yourself through giving consideration to voice, appearance and body language have no become subjects of interest in themselves. Delivering a presentation, particularly rehearsing it, has become even more significant in the Tedtalk age. Probably, the section I foud most interesting was handling the audience. Some good pointers on judging the mood and coping with hostility were helpful. Ironically, the essential focus of a presentation to educate, entertain and explain were timely reminders for me. A helpful read.

[Kate Woods Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

This 1998 guide is a bit outdated when it comes to A/V aids to a presentation, but this little volume is still chock-a-block with helpful tips for the timid or inexperienced speaker.

[Bimalendu Behera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. It helps you a lot by providing tips and pointers about how to make presentations.