Public Speaking Survival Skills

Too many people are terrified of public speaking. In this webinar, Suzi Dafnis talks with Robert Scanlon, author of “I’d Rather Die! Public Speaking Survival Skills,” about giving better presentations. There’s no quick and easy fix, but with the help of these many tools, you can find yourself doing away with debilitating nerves, connecting and engaging your audience more deeply, and saying what you mean to say.

Find out more about:

  • The presenter identity, and how to make yours more productive
  • Attention bubbles
  • Confidence as a verb, not a noun
  • What makes for a lazy presentation, and how to avoid it
  • Good and bad practice habits
  • Incorporating adult learning patterns into your presentation
  • How the area of our being plays into the impact we have
  • Structured Q&A time, and how to respond to questions you don’t know the answer to
  • How to use humour, and when to skip it
  • Getting into the audience’s shoes
  • Pacing and leading
  • How to start presenting, and how not to start
  • Planning activities for introverts and extroverts
  • What to do when a question falls flat with your audience

Event Details

  • Public Speaking Survival Skills
  • Speakers: Robert Scanlon
  • Venue: On-Demand

About the Guest

Born in Australia, Robert was whisked back to England where he spent his childhood. After many years complaining about the weather, he did the only sensible thing, and moved back to Australia. Queensland actually. Where he enjoys walks along the beach with his wonderful family. (Pssst. He still complains about...

About the Book

I’d Rather Die! Public Speaking Survival Skills

I’d Rather Die! Public Speaking Survival Skills is a complete resource that takes a unique approach to presenting. It is packed with real-world techniques, tools and tricks of the trade that will stop your nerves in their tracks and turn you into a powerful presenter. With this book you’ll...

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