"You don't have to put on your presentation suit or your presentation personality"

Worth the cost and a bag of chips | Presenting Magically: Transforming Your Stage Presence with NLP | Tad James, David Shephard

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	• Presenting Magically: Transforming Your Stage Presence with NLP Tad James, David Shephard Crown House Publishing, 2001 - 300 pages average customer review:based on 14 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Tough Read

This book is a tough read, but has some very valuable information. The front side of the book is laborious to read and doesn't share a lot of new insights into presenting. But, if you can get through the core of the book, the backside has some hidden gems. Maybe a second time through would bring the front of the book more into perspective. Overall, as American Idol Randy Jackson says, "It was just alright."

"You don't have to put on your presentation suit or your presentation personality" - being you is all you'll ever need. What a

"You don't have to put on your presentation suit or your presentation personality"
- being you is all you'll ever need. What a welcome relief to hear this from the authors. As a voice coach and presentation skills trainer, this is something I constantly encourage.

My personal feeling is that this book is not for the novice presenter, but it does offer a different and powerful approach to the art of presentation, through NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). I would also say that some prior knowledge of NLP would be useful.

The book does offer undeniable advice, but it would be a challenge for any reader, sitting alone trying to figure it all out. I felt a practical course (on Presenting using NLP) is nearly imperative with this book. This is a book you'll dip in and out of over your presenting career.

What is the theme of the book?
The author describes the NLP approach to presenting as an attitude of mind rather than a set of techniques. The key message they strive to communicate throughout the book is encouraging "a presenter to be comfortable with being themselves. The book also explores and challenges the reader on personal limiting beliefs. Readers are questioned about that "fear" of presenting and we are given an insight into addressing insecurities and fears. This book at times is very thought provoking.

What I found valuable - Presence, Energy, Rapport
The book offers powerful techniques on how to establish strong presence, and positive energy with an audience. I thought the techniques on mental and physical preparation were excellent. I liked the sense of "being at one with the room. There is great insight into rapport, and audience connection.

Something different - Language & Structure
The book introduces an interesting angle on language usage (using NLP). If you are curious about the language skills of charismatic presenters you'll find some highly interesting insights in these chapters. Presenters are encouraged to develop presentations using metaphors, and are advised towards a simplistic approach to language, structure and content - "most of the big things in life are simple".

I'd recommend this book to experienced presenters or people who already have a basic understanding of NLP.

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Worth the cost and a bag of chips

Do not listen to naysayers. This book delivers what it promises. This book transends college text books and move you into the realm to really powerful presentation. If you are truly looking to improve your presentation skills, then get this book.

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A Brilliant Guide to the Art of World-Class Presenting

I am a professional speaker and have had the pleasure of being trained by both David and Tad. I was amazed at how well they were able to capture the Trainer's Training experience in their book. "Presenting Magically" is, without a doubt, the best book available to transform a person's presentations to the world-class level. Joseph Craig, Ph.D.

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Presenting magically

I really like this book. This is not an easy read and throw on you shelf book, this a read and reread and reread guide to the practice that will make perfect. Really enjoy the book and glad I bought it.

Have you ever been enthralled by a masterful presenter or trainer? Have you longed to effortlessly entertain and motivate your audience just as they seemed to do? At one time it was considered that such captivating performances were possible only if you were one of the fortunate, 'natural-born' presenters. Now, with the application of advanced human communication technologies such as NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Accelerated Learning, everyone can learn to present magically. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned professional, Presenting Magically will provide you with masterful tips and techniques that will transform your presenting skills. Introducing you to the secrets of many of the world's top presenters, this, the most comprehensive book available on the application of NLP to presentation, explores:how to adopt the beliefs and attitudes of master presenters; how to become calm, balanced and centred; how to connect with your audience; how to structure your language for optimum effect; how to handle hecklers; how to use metaphor; how to use gesture to access the unconscious mind of the viewer; how to use and own the stage; how to elicit states from your audience and anchor them; how to structure presentations to fit everyone's learning style; how to to grab the audience's attention and keep it.

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