{"product_id":"the-reluctant-presenter-9798885044165","title":"The Reluctant Presenter","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHave you ever left a meeting wishing you had said something different? Maybe you wonder why speaking comes so easily to others? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeghan Dotter has made a career of helping clients elevate their speaking and storytelling skills. In her book, \u003cem\u003eThe Reluctant Presenter: Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Speaking\u003c\/em\u003e, Meghan reveals the science and art behind creating and giving compelling presentations. She challenges the biggest assumptions you've been led to believe, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't fake it 'til you make it; use confidence as a guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe success of your presentation has very little to do with PowerPoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe real potential of storytelling goes beyond entertaining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat speakers aren't naturally charismatic-they do the work to connect to audiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough stories and research, Meghan shows you how to do the work (and avoid steps that aren't worth spending time on). In reading this book, you'll do more than transcend from being a reluctant presenter. You might even enjoy speaking up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDotter, Meghan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Meghan Dotter has built her career around transforming speakers and helping them figure out what they really want to say. She founded Portico PR, a presentation training, coaching, and design firm devoted to helping clients improve workplace communication. Her company works with Fortune 500 companies, law and private equity firms, associations, and government agencies to get more from their meetings, pitches, hearings, and briefings. Earlier in her career, Meghan worked in public relations for the Ruder Finn Group and led communications for AES Corp. She holds a BS in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of California, San Diego.When Meghan isn't helping clients with their presentations and meetings, she enjoys hiking with her family and reading.","brand":"New Degree Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325220061458,"sku":"9798885044165","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2b5cc5c6-f483-47e4-9f2b-9c0075be45cd.jpg?v=1748720622","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-reluctant-presenter-9798885044165","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}