Painless Presentations: The Proven, Stress-Free Way to Successful Public Speaking

Public Speaking Doesn't Need to be Stressful

What happens when you're asked to give a speech, professionally or personally? If you get nervous, start sweating, and hope it's all just a bad dream then you aren't alone, but you need help. Painless Presentations proves that speaking doesn't have to be painful, or even stressful. A speech is a means to giving great, helpful material to an audience and the speaker is the vehicle to achieve that goal. This simple-to-read book guides those just beginning their journey into the world of speaking. Painless Presentations teaches the "Dozen Deadly Dangers" to avoid and includes the following:

• Explains how to gather information and materials
• Details the structure of a presentation
• Describes uses of visual aids and vocal variety
• Demonstrates how to handle questions

Painless Presentations offers wisdom derived from Lenny Laskowski's thirty-five-year speaking career, delivering more than 2,700 programs to clients in over 178 countries. This book give readers no-sweat tips for delivering speeches that win over any audience every time and teaches that giving speeches doesn't have to be painful.