The natural presenter - Barry Brophy

Speaking before a group is one of the most daunting experiences that we ever have to face. And yet we he have all the skills necessary to present brilliantly, through our experience of conversations. The Natural Presenter tells you how to harness this conversational energy and fluidity when making a presentation. It covers: Structuring material so that it is easy and natural for you to present Visual aids, graphs, pictures, visual reasoning, and the use and misuse of PowerPoint The use of analogies, examples, demonstrations and anecdotes to bridge the gap between speaker and audience, and to make your talk interesting and memorable Application of principles to all presentation scenarios - lectures, work presentations and even wedding speeches This is the first complete presentation guide. It debunks the many myths of public speaking, and lays out a clear and practical path for anyone who needs to present.

Barry Brophy is apresentation consultant, and has worked with many large companies in Ireland and the UK. He is engaged in research into the cognitive psychology behind communication and presentation. He is also a research engineer and part-time lecturer in University College Dublin.