The Truth About Confident Presenting

Introduction

Part I Some Initial Truths

Truth 1 Public speaking is not easy, but it’s certainly doable

Truth 2 The key to success is preparation

Truth 3 Rehearsal is essential

Truth 4 Emulating good speakers makes you better

Truth 5 Establish goals for your presentation

Truth 6 A presentation is a learning occasion

Part II The Truth About Getting Ready to Speak

Truth 7 Talk is the work

Truth 8 Know what your audience is looking for

Truth 9 There is a difference between speaking and writing

Truth 10 Preparing a presentation is a relatively simple process

Truth 11 Begin by analyzing your audience

Truth 12 Know about your audience

Part III The Truth About What Makes People Listen

Truth 13 Understand what makes people listen

Truth 14 Your speaking style makes a difference

Truth 15 Anticipate the questions your audience brings to your presentation

Truth 16 Listening matters

Truth 17 Being an active listener brings real benefits

Truth 18 You can overcome the barriers to successful communication

Part IV The Truth About Developing Support for Your Presentation

Truth 19 Develop support for your presentation

Truth 20 Understand the power of your content

Truth 21 The kinds and quality of evidence matter to your audience

Truth 22 Structure can help carry an inexperienced speaker

Truth 23 Find support for your presentation

Truth 24 Use the Internet to support your presentation

Part V The Truth About Getting Up to Speak

Truth 25 Select a delivery approach

Truth 26 Your introduction forms their first impression

Truth 27 Begin with a purpose in mind

Truth 28 Keep your audience interested

Truth 29 Conclusions are as important as introductions

Truth 30 Have confidence in your preparation

Truth 31 Repeat the process as often as possible

Part VI The Truth About Managing Anxiety

Truth 32 All speakers get nervous

Truth 33 Recognize anxiety before it begins

Truth 34 Deal with nervous behaviors

Truth 35 Keep your nervousness to yourself

Part VII The Truth About Nonverbal Communication

Truth 36 Most information is transferred nonverbally

Truth 37 The nonverbal process can work for you

Truth 38 Nonverbal communication has specific functions

Truth 39 Nonverbal communication is governed by key principles

Truth 40 Nonverbal communication has an effect on your audience

Part VIII The Truth About Visual Aids

Truth 41 Visual aids can help your audience understand your message

Truth 42 Understand visual images before you use them

Truth 43 Choose the right visual

Truth 44 Use PowerPoint effectively

Truth 45 Consider speaking without visuals

Part IX The Truth About Handling an Audience

Truth 46 Assess the mood of your audience

Truth 47 Answer the audience's questions

Truth 48 Handle hostility with confidence

Part X The Truth About What Makes a Presentation Work

Truth 49 Know as much as possible about the location

Truth 50 Use the microphone to your advantage

Truth 51 Know your limits

References

Acknowledgments

About the Author

James O'Rourke is Professor of Management at the University of Notre Dame, where he directs the Eugene D. Fanning Center for Business Communication. He is a trustee of The Arthur W. Page Society and the Institute for Public Relations; a member of the Reputation Institute and Management Communication Association; and a consultant to companies throughout North America.

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