Successful business people have a talent for looking and acting composed when giving a presentation, even if they have the jitters. This concise guide will give readers 30 action tips to follow, including two key ideas on which to build their presentations and show them how to deliver what audiences expect.Sooner or later, everyone has to give a presentation, whether at work (a sales call, a briefing to the boss, participating in a seminar) or in personal life (a class report, speaking at a community organization, leading a program at church or synagogue). Yet the idea of getting up in front of others absolutely terrifies many people. This handy guide shows readers how to overcome their fear and create a great presentation quickly and easily. Written by small business expert and syndicated columnist Rhonda Abrams, this book covers all the most important aspects of developing and delivering a successful presentation, including: content; organizing an effective message; delivery techniques such as pacing, humor, statistics, and storytelling; handouts, graphs, charts, and other tools; managing the Q&A; making a good impression; and conquering stage fright. Also included are equipment tips and techniques for videoconferences and teleconferences.