{"product_id":"storytelling-in-presentations-for-dummies-9781394201006","title":"Storytelling in Presentations for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to influence audiences with storyopia: Stories that take them on a journey from what is to what could be: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStorytelling in Presentations For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eshows you how to develop and deliver a presentation through storytelling, keeping audience interested, and most importantly, making them heroes that take action towards change. You'll learn how to cull stories from your own experiences, and before you know it, you'll have more stories than Aesop has fables. You'll learn about the latest presentation software, so you can integrate visuals into your presentations and avoid the dreaded \"Death by PowerPoint.\" You'll also learn how to deal with challenging on-the-spot situations, deliver investor pitches and executive briefs, and present a paper at a conference. Additionally, find out how to deliver someone else's content and make it your own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will help you level up anywhere you need to present information by mastering the art of savvy presentations--the most effective business communications tools of our time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify experiences that can be molded into stories that drive change. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare powerful openings to hook your audience right away whether delivering in person, online, or hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave your audience get the most from your presentation with an effective call to action\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare a storyboard, which is like a frame-by-frame roadmap, that will mesh together what you'll show and what you'll tell\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeverage software like Canva, Prezi, and Storyboarder to tie your presentation together\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy the colorful 8-page mini-booklet, \"Storytelling to Storyboarding\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dummies guide is perfect for any professional who needs to present, and at some time all professionals do. It's also for entrepreneurs who want to build community and grow their business, in addition to students who want to wow teachers and classmates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheryl Lindsell-Roberts MA\u003c\/b\u003e leads writing seminars across the country, including the popular workshop \"Stories and Storyboarding: Building Blocks to Influential Presentations.\" Roberts is also the author of over 25 books and is often quoted in national news outlets and magazines. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eTechnical Writing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615037690130,"sku":"9781394201006","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2dbfe2f7-9938-4437-a888-69bc97298e66.jpg?v=1732473199","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/storytelling-in-presentations-for-dummies-9781394201006","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}