Review: Compelling - well thought out and put together
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2013
For many of us, giving a presentation to others has become either blasé or still strikes a certain fear and uncertainty in our hearts. I know people who even rank it alongside going to the dentist or going on a blind date - that's how nervous they get! Whatever your fear level, this guide is designed to give you confidence in knowing you are delivering meaningful presentations, and reaching the point where you start enjoying giving presentations.I tried the advice out and frankly have to admit it has improved my presentations, and more importantly my communication with my audience.This guide is made up of two main parts; The first goes through the Basic Skills, and the second then explains Fine-Tuning. I found each section to be covered in just the right amount of detail. The book also delivers an important lesson in getting you to know how to build a rapport with your audience, using some interesting examples.There is something refreshing about Rooij's style. He uses quotes from famous Dutch football stars to successful American entrepreneurs, and all in a very pleasant candid style. Certainly a step up from the many "how to" books you find all too frequently.For me, and maybe for his next update, I would also have liked a section on improving your presentation skills to an online audience which is becoming increasingly important, and which has it's own unique challenges given that you can't see your audience; maybe also on how to present to people who already know you well such as your colleagues or your manager.So a very comprehensive guide, written in a nice friendly manner - and does exactly what it say on the label: so you can now go out there and knock `em dead with your new killer presentation skills.