--- product_id: 59498337 title: "Present Like a Pro: The Field Guide to Mastering the Art of Business, Professional, and Public Speaking" price: "97 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/59498337-present-like-a-pro-the-field-guide-to-mastering-art store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Present Like a Pro: The Field Guide to Mastering the Art of Business, Professional, and Public Speaking **Price:** 97 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Present Like a Pro: The Field Guide to Mastering the Art of Business, Professional, and Public Speaking - **How much does it cost?** 97 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/59498337-present-like-a-pro-the-field-guide-to-mastering-art) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Present Like a Pro: The Field Guide to Mastering the Art of Business, Professional, and Public Speaking [Maxey, Cyndi, O'Connor, Kevin E.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Present Like a Pro: The Field Guide to Mastering the Art of Business, Professional, and Public Speaking Review: I Presented My Animal Shelter Speech Like a Pro - It was the second year of veterinary technician school and I had to give my first five minute speech about animal sheltering. This was a topic close to my heart because I am a cat behavorist and having worked with shelter cats for more than five years. However, I have aspergers and it is hard for me to communicate with a group of people or to communicate my message effectively. I thought that I would never be able to. I read this Present Like a Pro before vet tech school and noticed that it more than prepared me for the day that I had to give the speech. I ran through the book again while in vet tech school to reread some of the tips it provided on giving a solid presentation. I got a 97% on my final speech and my teacher was impressed how far I came. You see... I avoided every speech that was assigned in high school and middle school because I was too scared and shy to present to people. I thought I could never do it. But by reading this book and a few other communication books like Speak Strong by Meryl Runion, I was prepared to give it my all. Review: Inside secrets you need to be a GREAT speaker - According to Cyndi Maxey and Kevin E. O'Connor, authors of "Present Like A Pro," (St. Martin's Griffin 2006), a professional level speaker always ends unexpectedly. When I first read that I thought "Huh?" But the more I thought about it, the more I realized how correct Maxey and O'Connor are. Too many speakers feel they can just end by saying "and in conclusion, my three key points are blah, blah, and blah." Your ending is a great place to shine by showing flashes of creativity--don't blow it. Some speakers do end unexpectedly because they seem to run out of gas. They say "That's it, any questions?" That's not the sort of ending unexpectedly you want to emulate. The key is to surprise with unexpected value, insight and sometimes emotion. Maxey also writes that "a pro is ready to edit on the spot." This means that if you think you are going to have 30 minutes to give a presentation and then you are told at the last minute that you only have fifteen minutes, you aren't going to whine and complain to the organizers or the audience. Because you have such a deep grasp of your subject matter and the needs of your audience, you can instantly figure out what to cut from your speech and still make the strongest impact on your audience. The highest level pros may even go so far as having a second PowerPoint ready with a drastically reduced number of slides just in case the time for the speech has been reduced. "Present Like A Pro" also does a great job of chronicling all the different times, places, and ways in a speech where speakers apologize. Now I have often admonished speakers to avoid apologizing in speeches, but Maxey and O'Connor say it best when they advise "Don't include apologies at any point unless the roof falls in." These authors do an excellent job of crystallizing the highest goals for the advanced speaker; it isn't about avoiding um's or having well structured content. Ultimately, a speech by a professional is about the experience created for the audience. "The Experience is what an audience wants and needs." Yes, Yes, Yes--and this doesn't just apply to so-called motivational or feel-good speakers. Thousands of books have been written on how to give a good speech. "Present Like A Pro" is one of the rare books in the genre that will deliver the inside secrets you need to be a GREAT speaker. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,863,980 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #686 in Public Speaking Reference #988 in Running Meetings & Presentations (Books) #4,501 in Communication Skills | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (40) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.68 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0312347731 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0312347734 | | Item Weight | 9.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 274 pages | | Publication date | July 11, 2006 | | Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin | ## Images ![Present Like a Pro: The Field Guide to Mastering the Art of Business, Professional, and Public Speaking - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ukItZnZvL.jpg) ![Present Like a Pro: The Field Guide to Mastering the Art of Business, Professional, and Public Speaking - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mf-UC23AL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Presented My Animal Shelter Speech Like a Pro *by R***S on June 6, 2017* It was the second year of veterinary technician school and I had to give my first five minute speech about animal sheltering. This was a topic close to my heart because I am a cat behavorist and having worked with shelter cats for more than five years. However, I have aspergers and it is hard for me to communicate with a group of people or to communicate my message effectively. I thought that I would never be able to. I read this Present Like a Pro before vet tech school and noticed that it more than prepared me for the day that I had to give the speech. I ran through the book again while in vet tech school to reread some of the tips it provided on giving a solid presentation. I got a 97% on my final speech and my teacher was impressed how far I came. You see... I avoided every speech that was assigned in high school and middle school because I was too scared and shy to present to people. I thought I could never do it. But by reading this book and a few other communication books like Speak Strong by Meryl Runion, I was prepared to give it my all. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inside secrets you need to be a GREAT speaker *by T***R on October 18, 2006* According to Cyndi Maxey and Kevin E. O'Connor, authors of "Present Like A Pro," (St. Martin's Griffin 2006), a professional level speaker always ends unexpectedly. When I first read that I thought "Huh?" But the more I thought about it, the more I realized how correct Maxey and O'Connor are. Too many speakers feel they can just end by saying "and in conclusion, my three key points are blah, blah, and blah." Your ending is a great place to shine by showing flashes of creativity--don't blow it. Some speakers do end unexpectedly because they seem to run out of gas. They say "That's it, any questions?" That's not the sort of ending unexpectedly you want to emulate. The key is to surprise with unexpected value, insight and sometimes emotion. Maxey also writes that "a pro is ready to edit on the spot." This means that if you think you are going to have 30 minutes to give a presentation and then you are told at the last minute that you only have fifteen minutes, you aren't going to whine and complain to the organizers or the audience. Because you have such a deep grasp of your subject matter and the needs of your audience, you can instantly figure out what to cut from your speech and still make the strongest impact on your audience. The highest level pros may even go so far as having a second PowerPoint ready with a drastically reduced number of slides just in case the time for the speech has been reduced. "Present Like A Pro" also does a great job of chronicling all the different times, places, and ways in a speech where speakers apologize. Now I have often admonished speakers to avoid apologizing in speeches, but Maxey and O'Connor say it best when they advise "Don't include apologies at any point unless the roof falls in." These authors do an excellent job of crystallizing the highest goals for the advanced speaker; it isn't about avoiding um's or having well structured content. Ultimately, a speech by a professional is about the experience created for the audience. "The Experience is what an audience wants and needs." Yes, Yes, Yes--and this doesn't just apply to so-called motivational or feel-good speakers. Thousands of books have been written on how to give a good speech. "Present Like A Pro" is one of the rare books in the genre that will deliver the inside secrets you need to be a GREAT speaker. ### ⭐⭐ Dry read *by R***E on May 12, 2021* This book is a bit outdated. It is an okay guide for basic knowledge and tips on presenting. The layout is easy to follow and the information is organized well. 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