The Confident Presenter (Paperback, signed)

Become a better public speaker!

Presentations are scary! That’s why many of us are filled with anxiety, dread and even panic at the mere thought of having to make them. But what if you could overcome that fear and step into your power as a speaker? Well, the good news is: you can!

The Confident Presenter is a no-nonsense guide to changing your mindset and leveling up so that you can take advantage of all the rich opportunities that public speaking has to offer. Get buy-in for your ideas, connect better with others, and strengthen your ability to exert influence on the world.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Channel your nervousness into excitement
• Use body language and facial expressions to support your message
• Make use of vocal techniques to land your points
• Get more out of story, imagery and other rhetorical techniques
• Create compelling openings and closings
• Handle your Q&A like a boss
• Present with confidence and make an impact

Learning to speak confidently and persuasively can become your most powerful asset. It’s time to get over the fear and dread, unlock your potential, and become a Confident Presenter.

What readers are saying about The Confident Presenter

"I learned a ton from this book: structuring presentations, rhetoric, the emotional part of actually presenting, what works and why, how to get impact, how to interact with the audience… It gives clear directions to everything. Recommended especially if you’ve got a presentation coming up, it’s very useful to use it as a guide to work through it from all angles." -- Oscar, Amsterdam

"The author's witty and engaging writing style makes this an easy book to devour and leaves you with tangible skills and tips for mastering your next presentation. I have a deadline looming for my first two conference presentations as a grad student. As the panic set in, the opportunity to read a copy of Millar's book presented itself. It has alleviated many of my worries because now I have so many helpful tips for confidently presenting my research. I particularly liked the section on 'handling your Q&A like a boss' as this is always the most nerve-wracking part of presenting to a group. Highly recommend this book." Kelly, Australia

"I flew through it. Easily accessible and with a heap of pragmatic advise about public speaking— and improv! I also really like the yellow and black design." Darren, Montreal

The book sections

Section one "Laying the groundwork" covers how to strengthen your mindset to become a more successful public speaker.

Section two "Playing your instrument" dives into all the physical components of successful presentations, from energy, to body language and voice, in order to make your message clear and bright.

Section three "Making connections, making an impact" looks at different rhetorical techniques that can help you make a lasting impact on your audience.

Section four "Big picture principles" gets into how to start your presentation with a bang and finish with a bigger bang, as well as how to set yourself up for success on the day.

Section five, "Inspirational closing" outlines the story of how Demosthenes, the Greek orator, triumphed over adversity to become a reference point for public speaking thousands of years later, and what lessons we can learn from his story.