The Reluctant Presenter

Download or read book The Reluctant Presenter written by Meghan Dotter and published by New Degree Press. This book was released on 2022-11-14 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever left a meeting wishing you had said something different? Do you wonder why speaking seems to come so easily to others but not to you? Meghan Dotter has made a career in helping clients elevate their speaking and storytelling skills. In her book The Reluctant Presenter: Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Speaking, Meghan reveals the science and art behind creating and giving a compelling presentation. She challenges some of the biggest assumptions you’ve been led to believe, including: Don’t fake it ‘til you make it; use confidence as a guide The success of your presentation has very little to do with PowerPoint The real potential of storytelling goes beyond entertaining Great speakers aren’t naturally charismatic; they do the work to connect to audiences Through stories and research, Meghan shows you how to do the work (and how to avoid steps that aren’t worth spending time on). In reading this book and trying some new approaches, you’ll do more than transcend from being a reluctant presenter; you might even enjoy speaking up.