"For anyone who has ever been inspired by a TED talk, this is an insider|s guide to creating talks that are unforgettable. Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience|s worldview. Done right, a talk is more powerful...

Secrets of Communication Skills from a TED Talks Star? Transform your communication skills. Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Renowned five-time TED Talks speaker and author Julian Treasure reveals how to speak so that people listen, and how to listen so that people feel heard. As this leading sound expert demonstrates via interviews with world-class speakers, professional performers and CEOs atop their field, the secret...

Learn the Rules of the Executive Suite! Those who are in middle management, to get anything done, must present their ideas to decision makers, and those presentations can be brutal. The stakes are high, one presentation can make or break a career, but the rules are utterly unclear. Tactics and techniques that work well with peers, subordinates, and immediate supervisors can actually be counterproductive when presenting up the chain. Speaking Up is...

Phil Slott started his career as a junior copywriter, and was so nervous when he had to present that he would have to pray on the floor of his studio apartment before meetings. Years later, as chairman of BBDO London, Slott was adept at holding an audience of hundreds in the palm of his hand, and is described as one of the masters of presentation. He created dozens of well-known campaigns. But, the two most famous ones are "It's not just a job, it's...

Tackling a challenge faced by millions of business professionals every day, this handy guide shows how to create effective, visually appealing PowerPoint slides. In contrast to other books on the topic that focus on the wrong skills or read like boring technical manuals, this lighthearted book avoids jargon and provides useful information about the practical realities of creating materials in this popular application. It addresses common user concerns,...

Los negocios familiares no están destinados al fracaso, el secreto para su continuidad es descubrir y entender su presente para poder proyectar su futuro. Los objetivos de este libro son, por una parte, presentar al empresario familiar los retos a superar y, por la otra, permitir al consultor de negocios familiares adentrarse en los elementos básicos que deben explorarse en cualquier consultoría; asimismo, proporciona información elemental para...

Whether you are on a journey of self-reflection or wish to influence others, this definitive guide to cross-cultural engagement will help you to understand your own cultural narrative and better connect with people of other cultural backgrounds. Curious about Culture by Gaiti Rabbani invites readers on a journey of introspection to discover the multitude of cultural influences that shape their view of the world. Culture is not geographically bound....

When's the last time you fought to stay awake during a presentation? How often have you been excited about what a presenter offered? Stop Global Boring is designed to help you find a better way to produce results without the overuse of PowerPoint. Unleash your creativity and effectively communicate, influence, and motivate audiences to action.

The ability to persuade is an essential stepping-stone on the path to success. And common sense tells us that anyone who knows how to grab and keep the attention of an audience has the potential to be a powerful persuader. This book will provide you with a variety of creative ways to grab the attention of any audience, anywhere, anytime. What's Your Hook? is not just for presenters and salespeople. It's for anyone who wants to ensure that their message...

"Hi, my name is David Beckett, I'm a pitch coach, and I'm here to ensure your ideas have a voice." The big pitch is coming up. You've got just a few minutes to convince that investor or your Board, that your idea is worth investing money, time and people in. What should you say? How should you say it? And how do you beat those nerves that are already building up inside? David Beckett has coached over 700 startups to raise over €170 million in investment....