From Nervous to Nailed It!

Book excerpt: “I want to be more polished and confident when presenting to my buyers.” “I wanted to share my opinion at the meeting, but I got too nervous and stayed quiet instead.” “I’m ‘good enough’ at giving presentations, but I know I can be better.” Can you relate to any of these comments? Or all of them?!? Public speaking is one of the best ways to become known as an expert in your field, mobilize and inspire your team, create confidence and loyalty among your customers or followers, and grow your brand, business, or career. But sometimes, a fear of public speaking or being overwhelmed about how to craft an impactful message may stop you from speaking up and sharing your expertise. In From Nervous to Nailed It!, author, speaker, executive speech coach & presentation skills specialist Suzannah Baum brings you the public speaking strategies to help you gain more confidence, provide value to your audience, share your knowledge in a compelling way, and get the results – and recognition – that you deserve. From Nervous to Nailed It! brings you the strategies and techniques to solve these challenges, so that you can get results every time you speak. You’ll get tools that include how to: - Manage and overcome speaking nerves - Feel more confident in your communications, and keep imposter syndrome at bay - Pinpoint exactly information is most relevant to the audience - Create a structure that is easy for both you and your audience to follow - Understand the myths that hold us back from more effective audience connection - Use stories for better engagement - Gain control of your delivery techniques - Steps to prepare yourself for the day of your presentation - Find your voice, present with impact, and unleash your ultimate speaking potential! - And so much more... Whether you are a beginner who wants to manage nerves, an experienced speaker who wants to be more effective, or a seasoned speaker who wants to take it into the stratosphere, Suzannah Baum delivers the tools to help you gain more confidence, provide value to your audience, and share your knowledge and expertise in a compelling way. From Nervous to Nailed It! breaks down the truth behind what it takes to make it on the stages (and screens) of the world today. Read this book and nail your next presentation!” —Mitch Joel, author of Six Pixels of Separation and CTRL ALT Delete Within these pages, you’ll find: - The Killer Presentation model to inspire, educate, and persuade your listeners; - The Diamond Speech Structure Flowchart for a powerful structure that’s logical and easy to follow; - Tips and best practices for valuable virtual presentations; - Real-life stories of super, and not so super, speakers; and - Suzannah’s personal anecdotes, including how her shoes nearly ruined her presentation. Create an engaging presentation, deliver it with impact, and enjoy the feeling when you realize that you’ve nailed it!