Ebook: Crafting Your Message : Tips and Tricks for Educators to Deliver Perfect Presentations (a Clear Process for Planning and Delivering Highly Effective Presentations)

Become a confident, dynamic presenter with the guidance of Crafting Your Message. Written by expert presenter Tammy Heflebower, this book outlines a clear process for planning and delivering highly effective presentations, overcoming speech anxiety, and improving communication skills. In total, more than 100 ideas and strategies are shared to help you augment your message, from triggering thinking and building consensus to summarizing information and checking for understanding. Embrace the art of public speaking, and discover what makes a successful presentation stand out: Develop an understanding of presentation as a skill that can be improved through practice and positive feedback. Become familiar with the unique learning needs of adults and how best to meet those needs through the art of presentation. Discover ways to elevate all aspects of your presentations, from designing the message itself to considering audio, visuals, and room setup. Explore numerous strategies to improve your success with and effectiveness in each step of the presentation process. Improve self-confidence, handle speech anxiety, and overcome a fear of public speaking. Contents: Acknowledgments Table of Contents About the Author Introduction Part One: The Message Chapter 1: Preparing an Effective Message Chapter 2: Planning the Delivery Chapter 3: Setting the Stage Chapter 4: Creating Effective Introductions and Conclusions Chapter 5: Delivering the Message Chapter 6: Designing Visuals and Print Materials Chapter 7: Reflecting On Your Practice Chapter 8: Presenting Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting Part Two: Processes and Protocols Chapter 9: Team Building Chapter 10: Triggering Thinking Chapter 11: Processing and Practicing Chapter 12: Consensus Building Chapter 13: Summarizing Chapter 14: Checking for Understanding Conclusion Appendix References Index