'The best book on presentation skills I have ever come across.' Robert Freese, Director, Talent and Organisation Development, First Data Corporation 'Finally, a book that can guide the inexperienced and experienced to better results from the presentations they deliver.' Mary O'Reilly, Senior Manager, Talent, Development and Learning, Deloitte & Touche 'Very engaging ... and useful ... this book will encourage presenters to improve and refine their approach.' Elaine McGleenan, Director, Learning and Organisational Development, KPMG 'The Presentation Book exemplifies what Emma does best - communicate the complex clearly, concisely and with great consideration for her audience. This is a truly insightful and practical book that will undoubtedly inspire many in the delivery of more impactful and influential presentations.' Johanna Fullerton, Business Psychologist and Director, SEVEN, Psychology at Work

Emma Ledden worked in television and radio for 10 years, including fronting live TV programmes. She knows all about nerves and pressure to perform. Emma has been applying her skills in business, with a spell in a leading communications firm, before setting up her own business and working with some world's leading international companies and business schools including: Deloitte, Matheson Ormsby Prentice, KPMG, LinkedIn, Ericsson, Smurfit Business School and many more.

About the author Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail Chapter 2 - It's not about self-survival Chapter 3 - The missing ingredient Chapter 4 - Hook your audience Chapter 5 - What goes where? Chapter 6 - What language should I speak? Chapter 7 - The three steps Chapter 8 - Going live Chapter 9 - Nature versus nurture Chapter 10 - A reality check Chapter 11 - Moving forward My final word Appendix: Full workbook Index