Presentation Skills for Quivering Wrecks

by Bob Etherington

Based on a hugely successful course completed by thousands of businesspeople, this humorous and witty guide shows how anyone can speak with confidence to an audience of any size. Teachers, lecturers, and professors can also benefit by learning the most effective way of presenting their message and information. Emphasis is placed on the idea that effective speakers do not have to be brilliant orators―sometimes just being "good" is more than enough.

Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

Reviews

[Fiona · Rating 1 out of 5]

There were a few good advises, but mainly it rarely gave helpul hints or techniques. So to cut it short: I'm still a quivering wreck when presenting and even though I read this book I don't know what to do against it.

[Jes · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a very confidence inducing book. Also, not for women. This dude is kind of chauvinist and offers no real advice that actually helps women. I got halfway through the book and gave up.

[Jenny Smith · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was very disappointed with this book which doesn't seem to do "what it says in the tin". I bought it for some tips to overcome nerves when giving a presentation. It skirts briefly over the problem of nerves and moved onto tips for salesmen. My presentation, while having a small element of sales to it, was largely an educational presentation therefore many of the tips didn't apply. By the time he has got to suggesting throwing rubber bricks at the audience I had lost interest. I was also surprised it doesn't have a conclusion. It maybe a helpful book for some but I felt the title was misleading.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really does help! I love his lists of pointers and how to do or not to do presentations. I recently took a new job where I'm a trainer for a database. I was absolutely terrified! But, I used Bob's checklists and thought processes and managed to teach my first class without peeing my pants.

Highly recommended!!

[Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great practical advice for giving presentations that don't suck. The book is kept short and to the point, but also has a conversational style and is funny.

[Mehwish · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book has some good tips but is largely aimed at the corporate world.