• Do your nerves get the better of you before a presentation?
• Are you worried that your audience may not find your presentation convincing?
• Do you fear that you will not be able to hold your audience s attention?

You are not alone. Making Brilliant Presentations explains that everyone can make a great presentation: it is a learned skill and the key is preparation.

Author Lynda Byron suggests practical ways of harnessing the positive side of nerves in order to deliver stunning performances every time and provides advice on how to build your credibility. Making Brilliant Presentations takes you though the structure of a brilliant presentation, demonstrating how to capture your audience s attention and emphasising the importance of preparation and of keeping the content relevant to your audience.

It provides advice on how to handle hostile audience members and difficult questions. Also included are some useful NLP and storytelling techniques to help you manage your emotional state, connect successfully with your audiences and deliver superbly. Whether you are a first-time presenter, a senior manager who needs to find a new way to influence and persuade your staff or a seasoned conference speaker, Making Brilliant Presentations will help you to achieve maximum impact when you stand up in front of your next group, leaving them with a message they will remember.