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Boredom Slayer - A speaker's guide to presenting like a pro - cover

Boredom Slayer - A speaker's guide to presenting like a pro

Richard Mulholland

Publisher: Tracey McDonald Publishers

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Summary

Any fool can put together a presentation; this book exists because so many do.
There's something sucking the life out of audiences everywhere, transforming them from the very people who can change your business into the disengaged masses. It's called The Boredom … and your job is to slay it!
It's time to fight back.
It's time to save the world ...
... one bored audience at a time.
Whether you're a seasoned public speaker, or getting ready for your first company presentation, this candid and practical guide by renowned global speaker and presentation coach Richard Mulholland will give you key insights.
Grabbing and keeping an audience's attention.
Structuring talks that command fees and change companies.
Dispelling the myths around public speaking that are getting in the  way of that standing ovation.
Speaking like a true leader.
Richard Mulholland is the co-founder of global presentation powerhouses Missing Link and TalkDrawer. He is a renowned speaker and has presented his thinking in many countries including Canada, Puerto Rico, UK, USA, Germany, Kenya, and Pakistan. When not activating his audiences he can be found coaching many top CEOs and TED speakers to activate theirs.
Available since: 12/13/2018.
Print length: 230 pages.

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