The Presentation Coach

You probably hate giving presentations. You probably hate listening to them too. Why? Because most business presentations are too long, too detailed, too boring...and submerged under a blizzard of PowerPoint. <p>But the single most important presentational tool known to man isn't a slideshow. It's <b>you.</b></p> <p>Whether you're speaking to one person across a table, 20 people in a boardroom or 1,000 people in a ballroom, it's all about the words you say and how you say them.</p> <ul> <li><i>The Presentation Coach</i> shows you how to use what you've already got to give you clarity, confidence and impact in every speaking challenge you will ever face.</li> <li>You'll learn the unique Bare Knuckle 5-step process to effective presenting, and how to apply it to all business speaking, from large-scale presentations to one-to-one client meetings.</li> <li>Graham Davies has been coaching high-profile individuals from the worlds of business, politics and entertainment in exactly these techniques for the past 25 years. <b>Now it's your turn.</b></li> </ul> <p>Praise for <i>The Presentation Coach</i></p> <p>"Graham Davies is a brilliantly funny speaker who knows how to inspire and enthuse anyone who sees presenting as a bore, a burden or a source of terror."<br /> Nick Robinson, Political Editor, BBC</p> <p>"This book really captures Graham's intense and robust sense of coaching. Just like the author, it is amusing, punchy and really comforting to have access to in all presentation situations."<br /> Michel Combes, CEO,Vodafone Europe</p> <p>"Required reading for anyone who wants their presentations to enthuse rather than euthanize their audience."<br /> Tim Curtis, MD, Northern Europe, Land's End</p> <p>"Graham is a highly effective presentation coach. He is always honest and gets straight to the point. His book is just as direct and entertaining as he is in person."<br /> Nick Jeffery, CEO, Vodafone Global Enterprise</p> <p>"I don't know anyone who could wear the label 'the presentation coach' more confidently than Graham."<br /> Daniel Finkelstein, Executive Editor, The Times</p> <p>"I use Graham's system strictly and religiously in every speech. In fact on almost every important occasion when I need to get a message across.... You will never regret buying and using this book."<br /> George Clarke, MD, Heidelberg UK</p> <p>"Graham helped me develop my very own presentation style, true to myself, with high impact and focused very much on the audience."<br /> Phil Clarke, CEO Designate, Tesco</p> <p>"Graham's approach is ruthlessly robust and utterly practical. This book is the next best thing to seeing him in person, and much less of a strain on your budget."<br /> Matthew Wilson, CEO Brit Global Markets</p> <p>"...Davies's compelling book illuminates all the pitfalls and provides a simple guide to allowing personality into presentations - radical stuff indeed!"<br /> Andy Street, MD, John Lewis</p> <p>"Whether you are a Prime Minister, chief executive or anyone else who needs make an impact, then you must read this challenging and innovative book by Graham Davies."<br /> Neil Sherlock, Partner, Public Affairs, KPMG</p> <p>"...I wish Graham had written it 20 years ago..."<br /> Richard Klein, MD, Bank of America Merrill Lynch</p> <p>"Never again will you commit the crime of Death by Bullet-Point."<br /> Penny Philpot, Group Vice President, Worldwide Partner Services, Oracle</p> <p>"Graham Davis is a talented gagmeister who shows that the best way of exposing a bad argument is with a good joke."<br /> Boris Johnson, Mayor of London</p> <p>"Reading his book will spur you on to win your own presentational race."<br /> Richard Dunwoody, twice winner of the Grand National</p> <p>"Graham completely reframed my approach to presenting. His approach works!"<br /> Otto Thoresen, CEO, Aegon UK</p> <p>"A process that you can use no matter what the situation. I heartily recommend it."<br /> Michael Gove MP</p> <p>"This book is not a coaching guide for the faint-hearted. Prepare to be beaten into being bloody brilliant!"<br /> Francis Edmonds, broadcaster, author and professional speaker</p>