{"product_id":"the-presentation-coach-bare-knuckle-brilliance-for-every-presenter-paperback-softback-9780857080448","title":"The Presentation Coach; Bare Knuckle Brilliance For Every Presenter (Paperback \/ softback) 9780857080448","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Presentation Coach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBare Knuckle Brilliance For Every Presenter\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGraham G. Davies (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780857080448, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 September 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 14 x 2 cm, 0.318 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e... It sets out an easy to understand process for preparing and delivering speeches and presentations. It's well written, and full of practical advice and tips.\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Market,\u003c\/em\u003e December 2011) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Probably the best advice we've heard in a while. Best of its kind.\" (\u003cem\u003eManagement Today,\u003c\/em\u003e January 2011) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... a unique five step approach that you can apply to all business speaking.\" (\u003cem\u003eFlybe Uncovered,\u003c\/em\u003e November, 2010) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... gives away many secrets Davies has used in coaching high- profile individuals.\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Business,\u003c\/em\u003e November, 2010) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Davies is refreshingly frank. He says what he means and means what he says.... Thoroughly recommended.\" (TheBookbag.co.uk, October 2010) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... highly readable, entertaining.... Even if you are an accomplished presenter, this book should be on your shelf.\" (Grahamjones.co.uk, September 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eYou probably hate giving presentations. You probably hate listening to them too. Why? Because most business presentations are too long, too detailed, too boring...and submerged under a blizzard of PowerPoint.  \u003cp\u003eBut the single most important presentational tool known to man isn't a slideshow. It's \u003cb\u003eyou.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're speaking to one person across a table, 20 people in a boardroom or 1,000 people in a ballroom, it's all about the words you say and how you say them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Presentation Coach\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to use what you've already got to give you clarity, confidence and impact in every speaking challenge you will ever face.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou'll learn the unique Bare Knuckle 5-step process to effective presenting, and how to apply it to all business speaking, from large-scale presentations to one-to-one client meetings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGraham Davies has been coaching high-profile individuals from the worlds of business, politics and entertainment in exactly these techniques for the past 25 years. \u003cb\u003eNow it's your turn.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Presentation Coach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Graham Davies is a brilliantly funny speaker who knows how to inspire and enthuse anyone who sees presenting as a bore, a burden or a source of terror.\"\u003cbr\u003e Nick Robinson, Political Editor, BBC\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book really captures Graham's intense and robust sense of coaching. Just like the author, it is amusing, punchy and really comforting to have access to in all presentation situations.\"\u003cbr\u003e Michel Combes, CEO,Vodafone Europe\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Required reading for anyone who wants their presentations to enthuse rather than euthanize their audience.\"\u003cbr\u003e Tim Curtis, MD, Northern Europe, Land's End\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Graham is a highly effective presentation coach. He is always honest and gets straight to the point. His book is just as direct and entertaining as he is in person.\"\u003cbr\u003e Nick Jeffery, CEO, Vodafone Global Enterprise\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I don't know anyone who could wear the label 'the presentation coach' more confidently than Graham.\"\u003cbr\u003e Daniel Finkelstein, Executive Editor, The Times\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I use Graham's system strictly and religiously in every speech. In fact on almost every important occasion when I need to get a message across.... You will never regret buying and using this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e George Clarke, MD, Heidelberg UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Graham helped me develop my very own presentation style, true to myself, with high impact and focused very much on the audience.\"\u003cbr\u003e Phil Clarke, CEO Designate, Tesco\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Graham's approach is ruthlessly robust and utterly practical. This book is the next best thing to seeing him in person, and much less of a strain on your budget.\"\u003cbr\u003e Matthew Wilson, CEO Brit Global Markets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...Davies's compelling book illuminates all the pitfalls and provides a simple guide to allowing personality into presentations - radical stuff indeed!\"\u003cbr\u003e Andy Street, MD, John Lewis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Whether you are a Prime Minister, chief executive or anyone else who needs make an impact, then you must read this challenging and innovative book by Graham Davies.\"\u003cbr\u003e Neil Sherlock, Partner, Public Affairs, KPMG\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...I wish Graham had written it 20 years ago...\"\u003cbr\u003e Richard Klein, MD, Bank of America Merrill Lynch\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Never again will you commit the crime of Death by Bullet-Point.\"\u003cbr\u003e Penny Philpot, Group Vice President, Worldwide Partner Services, Oracle\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Graham Davis is a talented gagmeister who shows that the best way of exposing a bad argument is with a good joke.\"\u003cbr\u003e Boris Johnson, Mayor of London\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Reading his book will spur you on to win your own presentational race.\"\u003cbr\u003e Richard Dunwoody, twice winner of the Grand National\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Graham completely reframed my approach to presenting. His approach works!\"\u003cbr\u003e Otto Thoresen, CEO, Aegon UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A process that you can use no matter what the situation. I heartily recommend it.\"\u003cbr\u003e Michael Gove MP\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is not a coaching guide for the faint-hearted. Prepare to be beaten into being bloody brilliant!\"\u003cbr\u003e Francis Edmonds, broadcaster, author and professional speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy yet another book about Presenting? vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Essentials 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Know your Audience 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Make the Statement 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Hard-Core Content 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Write it, Read it, Edit. 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 From Famous First Words … 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Nail it all Down 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Show it … if you really must 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Control Yourself 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Control the Day 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Control Q \u0026amp; A 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Raise a Smile 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Adapt to After Dinner 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Should I Accept the Invitation 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Challenging Business Situations 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Challenging Personal Situations 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePipeline Summary 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Bare Knuckle Terminology 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout Graham Davies 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 268\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Capstone","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453514576152,"sku":"9780857080448","price":11.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780857080448.jpg?v=1785285575","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-presentation-coach-bare-knuckle-brilliance-for-every-presenter-paperback-softback-9780857080448","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}