Creating an Effective Presentation

Veteran professional speaker and author, Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, has been wowing audiences for twenty years. The 2011-2012 president of the National Speakers Association outlines the five steps to prepare for any presentation: 1. Develop your objectives2. Analyze the audience3. Structure the body and main ideas4. Create supporting information5. Develop your opening, closing, and transitionsNext, she will teach you how to control your speaking environment through proper room logistics: seating, set-up, microphone, and audio/visual arrangements. Finally, you'll learn to overcome fear and calm yourself down with myriad physical, psychological, and behavioral strategies. You'll be confident, competent, and composed for your next presentation!