Captivate: Presentations That Engage and Inspire

GREAT SPEAKERS ARE MADE, NOT BORN.
Anyone, regardless of skill or experience, can engage today's audiences. All it takes is desire and a willingness to hone your skills. Jam-packed with insights and eminently readable, Captivate gives you the tools to deliver a compelling presentation to any audience and leave them wanting more.

In Captivate, you will discover:

• Six ways to grab people's attention from your very first words
• The No. 1 secret to connecting with any audience
• How to make dry material more interesting
• The keys to handling Q&A with confidence and flair
• 17 strategies to eliminate speaking nerves
• How to transform boring slides into eye-popping visuals

Captivate gives you everything you need to put together a winning presentation from the ground up. Along the way, it includes helpful illustrations, examples, and real-world anecdotes that bring the information to life. In addition, each chapter ends with a "FAST APP" designed to help you apply what you've learned right away.

Beyond your first read, Captivate will become a trusted "go to" reference, enabling you to quickly review just the strategies you need, right when you need them.

Ready to wow your next audience? Arm yourself with Captivate. Your presentations will never be the same.