Review: Indeed a Gold Mine...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 2, 2012
Kerry O'Halloran's book is a must read for anyone whose interests lie in presenting to others, whether you are intending to sell, entertain, influence or teach. His first major point is that every talk is in some way a sales presentation, and that will determine much about how to structure your talk.He starts by addressing the fear many have about public speaking, with great ideas on harnessing that fear.From there, he leads the reader in flawless sequence, through the preparatory steps of understanding your audience, creating the presentation, rehearsing it, and how to prepare and best control the physical factors of your stage.I particularly liked the interview chapters, as they illustrated very clearly all the following detailed chapters of presentation skills, preparing, outlining, strategies, delivery, closing and covert selling.I did a lot of highlighting as I read this, and know I'll be coming back to it again and again, especially Sections IV and V.