"90% of how well the talk will go is determined before the speaker steps on the platform."

-Somers White, Professional Speaker

Secrets of Professional Speakers

“It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.”

-Mark Twain

  “ According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”

-Jerry Seinfeld,

Comedian

"The best way to overcome a fear is to expose yourself to it as much as possible." -Stefan Hofmann, Director of Social Anxiety Program  

Boston University

“Self-consciousness stops all action. It isolates people, and, worst of all, it is boring. Bore people, and you lose their attention -- and permission to lead them.”  

-Harriet Rubin,

Fast Company

"People don't care about cold facts. They care about pictures or stories."

-Nancye Green, Founder

Donovan and Green

"Before you can inspire with emotion, you must be swamped with it yourself. Before you can move their tears, your own must flow. To convince them, you must yourself believe.”  

-Winston Churchill

Secrets for Successful Presentations

81 Tips to Prepare and Deliver Every Speech with Confidence!

Table of Contents

1. Planning and Preparation
2. Developing Your Speech
3. Practicing for Success
4. Managing Fear
5. Delivering with Confidence
6. Presenting with PowerPoint
7. Speaking Impromptu
8. Improving for Next Time

Be sure to check out Susan's other tips booklets:

Positive First Impressions:

83 Ways to Establish Confidence, Competence, and Trust

Dealing With Difficult People:

83 Ways to Stay Calm, Composed, and in Control

Building Resiliency

68 Coping Strategies for Surviving & Thriving During Adversity

Whether your audience is two people or two hundred, making a presentation can be nerve-racking.  Suddenly, everyone is staring at you.  If you're not prepared, doubts can fill your mind:  Is my face red?   Is my voice shaking?  What if my mind goes blank?  What should I do with my hands? If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone!      

Many people avoid public speaking at all costs - and there is a cost.  In a competitive marketplace, your presentation skills can be the determining factor in whether or not you will receive a promotion, raise, recognition, or a new opportunity.   Public speaking increases your professional visibility and credibility. 

Building your skills will give you the confidence to speak up in any conversation and participate more fully in your community.   

Secrets for Successful Presentations is a booklet filled with 81 concise tips to help you prepare, practice, and deliver every presentation with confidence!  

Learn How To: 

• Choose the right topic and material
• Plan and organize a speech from scratch
• Maintain the interest of your audience
• Shake pre-speech jitters
• Speak off-the-cuff with confidence
• Use PowerPoint effectively
• Continually improve and build new skills

Who can benefit?

• Individuals who want to appear more polished and confident
• Meeting leaders and facilitators
• Sales professionals who give presentations
• Teachers who want to inspire
• Students preparing for a class speech
• Church and community leaders
• Job candidates preparing for a group interview

Available in Two Versions!

E-booklet ($4.50) or Hard Copy ($5.00).  Discounts available for bulk orders (see below). 

Special:  PowerPack Discount

Order Secrets for Successful Presentations, Positive First Impressions, Dealing With Difficult People, and Building Resiliency together and receive a discount!  E-booklet combination $16.00 or Hard Copy combination $18.00 (plus shipping).

It Can Even Be Customized For You!

The Secrets for Successful Presentations tip booklet makes an excellent premium, business gift, or training tool.  For more information on customizing it for your business, contact Susan Fee.

Volume discounts available on print version. Select from our available volume packages below

For customized orders of 1000 copies and more please contact Susan for a quote.