power presentations jerry weissman

Get full access to The Power Presenter: Techniques, Style, and Strategy to Be Suasive, 2nd Edition and 60K+ other titles, with a free 10-day trial of O'Reilly.

There are also live events, courses curated by job role, and more.

The Power Presenter: Techniques, Style, and Strategy to Be Suasive, 2nd Edition

Read it now on the O’Reilly learning platform with a 10-day free trial.

O’Reilly members get unlimited access to books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.

Book description

Present with Power, Poise, and ConfidenceIn Any Environment, Live or Virtual

To succeed, leaders must deliver powerful presentations at every opportunity: speeches, fireside chats, briefings, pitches, virtual meetings, videoconferences, podcasts, and beyond. Whether youre in front of a live audience or a webcam, the way you present yourself verbally and non-verbally is crucial to your success. Top presentation coach Jerry Weissman gives you the same battle-tested techniques, styles, and strategies he has provided to senior executives at thousands of companies. His proven methodology has enabled presenters to attract investors, sell products, propose partnerships, and get high-stakes projects approved. Youll follow a step-by-step plan to shape your content, control your nerves, master your body language, integrate your graphics with your delivery, and much more.

The Power Presenter is packed with proven techniques, practical tools, and case studies of famous power presentersincluding many business leaders new to this edition. It will help you engage any audience from start to finish and deliver persuasive presentations when it counts most.

Part of the Jerry Weissman Presentation Trilogy!

Also look for updated Third Editions of:

Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story and Designing Your Slides

In the Line of Fire: How to Handle Tough Questions...When it Counts

Table of contents

• About This eBook
• Copyright Page
• Case Studies
• Figure Credits
• Register Your Book
• All the World’s a Stage
• Preface: Show Me the Money
• Fight-or-Flight
• Adrenaline Rush Remedies
• The Mental Method
• Book Conventions
• Audience Advocacy®
• The Power of the Visual
• The Science of Empathy
• The Effectiveness Matrix
• Fight-or-Flight: Internal Dynamics
• Fight-or-Flight: External Dynamics
• Presenter Behavior/Audience Perception
• The Yikes! Moment
• Teleprompter (Also Known as Autocue)
• Comfort Monitors
• Advanced Technology
• Five Simple Steps to Develop Your Story
• Concentration
• The Mind–Body Connection
• Delivering Your Message
• The Four Stages of Learning
• Comfort Zone Paradox
• Repetition over Time
• The Suasive Master Skills Cycle
• The Historic Kennedy–Nixon Debate
• External Factors/Audience Perception
• Visual Dynamics
• Vocal Dynamics
• Putting It All Together
• Complete the Arc®
• Rising/Falling Inflection
• Complete the Arc in Action
• Ten Benefits of the Pause
• Speak Only to Eyes®
• Phrase & PauseSM
• Cadence Summary
• The Presentation Checklist
• Design/Delivery Balance
• The Suasive Meta Design Concepts
• Seven Steps of SlideSync Delivery
• SlideSync Delivery in Action
• Narrative Continuity
• Three Simple Steps of Continuity
• The Great Communicator
• Sir Winston Churchill
• President John F. Kennedy
• Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Reverend Billy Graham
• The Great Communicator Redux
• The Great Orators: Conversation and Empathy
• The Master Skills in Action
• The Best Compliment
• Video Links
• Audio Links
• Acknowledgments
• About the Author

Product information

• Title: The Power Presenter: Techniques, Style, and Strategy to Be Suasive, 2nd Edition
• Author(s): Jerry Weissman
• Release date: December 2020
• Publisher(s): Pearson FT Press
• ISBN: 9780136933793

You might also like

The business book.

You can achieve your business dream. Beat the odds as you learn from the best - …

Marketing For Dummies, 5th Edition

by Jeanette McMurtry

The classic, bestselling marketing guide, updated for the digital era Marketing For Dummies, 5 th Edition …

Marketing, Rhetoric and Control

by Christopher Miles

Marketing, Rhetoric and Control examines the tensions between the science and the magical in marketing through …

The New Rules of Marketing and PR, 8th Edition

by David Meerman Scott

The new eighth edition of the pioneering guide to generating attention for your idea or business, …

Don’t leave empty-handed

Get Mark Richards’s Software Architecture Patterns ebook to better understand how to design components—and how they should interact.

It’s yours, free.

Check it out now on O’Reilly

Dive in for free with a 10-day trial of the O’Reilly learning platform—then explore all the other resources our members count on to build skills and solve problems every day.

• Business & Investing

Buy new: $48.35 $48.35 $4.95 delivery: April 29 - May 8 Ships from: *House of Treasures* Sold by: *House of Treasures*

Buy used: $35.92.

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer – no Kindle device required .

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

Image Unavailable

• To view this video, download Flash Player

Follow the author

Winning Strategies for Power Presentations: Jerry Weissman Delivers Lessons from the World's Best Presenters Hardcover – Nov. 9 2012

Purchase options and add-ons.

• ISBN-10 0133121070
• ISBN-13 978-0133121070
• Edition 1st
• Publisher FT Press
• Publication date Nov. 9 2012
• Language English
• Dimensions 15.24 x 2.54 x 23.11 cm
• Print length 272 pages
• See all details

Customers who bought this item also bought

Product description

From the back cover.

“Maestro Jerry Weissman is unquestionably the world’s very best at teaching people how to be great communicators. Having known and worked with Jerry for many years, Winning Strategies for Power Presentations is the best of his many excellent works, a must read for anyone striving to be a forceful, high-impact presenter. Readers will derive immense value from this fast flowing, one of a kind gem.”

– DIXON DOLL, co-founder, DCM Venture Capital; past chairman, US National Venture Capital Association; Board member, DIRECTV

“There isn’t an executive, salesman, banker, politician, or religious leader on the planet who can’t improve their presentation skills. Jerry Weissman is the guru to whom they turn to learn to deliver their message better.”

– ADAM LASHINSKY, Sr. Editor at Large, Fortune Magazine; author, Inside Apple

“Jerry can change a monotone, mind-numbing presenter into a fascinating, attention-getting, and enthralling speaker. His teachings are like a dose of Red Bull for the listener. His latest book is filled with short, captivating snippets which are extremely helpful to anyone giving a speech or a presentation.”

– DOUG LEONE , partner, Sequoia Capital

“Jerry has hit a home run again with this new book. It was great to gain insight from those who have ‘mastered’ the art of presenting. I will refer back to the ideas in this book constantly in the years ahead. Thank you, Jerry, for another outstanding learning experience.”

– BETHANY MAYER, Senior Vice President and General Manager, HP Networking Business

“Jerry Weissman has done it again. Whether readers devour the entire book from cover to cover, or enjoy these concise and compelling nuggets one at a time, the impact remains the same: better business presentations. These strategies can immediately start improving your presentations.”

– JD SCHRAMM, ED.D., Director, Mastery in Communication Initiative, Stanford Graduate School of Business

In the past 20+ years, Jerry Weissman has developed a set of powerful, proven techniques for presenting and speaking in public; techniques he’s used to help thousands of pioneering technology companies raise hundreds of billions of dollars in the stock market. Now, in Winning Strategies for Power Presentations, Weissman has distilled 75 best practices from the world’s best persuaders into bite-sized techniques you’ll find easy to apply!

Following his bestselling Presentations in Action , Weissman delivers priceless practical insights in the four essential areas of winning presentations: content, graphics, delivery, and Q&A. His compelling examples range from Jon Stewart to venture capitalist John Doerr, Stephen R. Covey to Mark Twain, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Woody Allen.

For the first time, Weissman also offers indispensable advice on a wide spectrum of “special” presentation factors, from developing a richer speaking voice to delivering scripted speeches, and from leading stimulating panel discussions to demonstrating new products successfully.

Actionable lessons from Jerry Weissman drawn from history’s greatest communicators, including:

• Ronald Reagan
• Barack Obama
• Sir Winston Churchill
• John F. Kennedy
• Humphrey Bogart
• Stephen King
• Vinod Khosla
• John Irving
• George Bernard Shaw
• Frank Sinatra
• Charlie Rose
• Stephen Sondheim
• Johnny Carson
• And many more…

About the Author

Product details.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ FT Press; 1st edition (Nov. 9 2012)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0133121070
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0133121070
• Item weight ‏ : ‎ 504 g
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.54 x 23.11 cm
• #1,610 in Business Communication Textbooks
• #2,795 in Telecommunications (Books)
• #3,594 in Presentation Skills (Books)

About the author

Jerry weissman.

Jerry Weissman is the world's number one corporate presentations coach. His private client list reads like a who's who of the world's best companies, including the top brass at Yahoo!, Intel, Intuit, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Dolby Labs and many others.

Mr. Weissman founded Power Presentations, Ltd. in 1988 and in 2017, changed the name to Suasive, Inc. to reflect clients' goals: to make an impact, to influence, to get results, to persuade.

One of his earliest efforts was the Cisco Systems IPO roadshow. Following its successful launch, Don Valentine, of Sequoia Capital, and then chairman of Cisco's Board of Directors, attributed "at least two to three dollars" of the offering price to Mr. Weissman's coaching. That endorsement led to nearly 500 other IPO roadshow presentations that have raised hundreds of billions of dollars in the stock market. Mr. Weissman's focus widened from coaching IPOs to include public and privately held companies. His techniques have helped another 500 firms develop and deliver their mission-critical business presentations.

Those same techniques form the basis of Jerry's publications. The book, Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story, covers his concepts of story development and graphics design. His second book, In the Line of Fire: How to Handle Tough Questions...When it Counts, and its companion DVD, In the Line of Fire: An Interactive Guide to Handling Tough Questions, cover his Q&A techniques.

The DVD contains lessons from the book, illustrated by video clips of tough Q&A sessions in the public arena. It includes press conferences, media interviews and presidential debates, featuring the 2004 debates between President George W. Bush and John F. Kerry.

Customer reviews

• Sort reviews by Top reviews Most recent Top reviews

Top reviews from Canada

Top reviews from other countries.

• Amazon and Our Planet
• Investor Relations
• Press Releases
• Amazon Science
• Sell on Amazon
• Supply to Amazon
• Become an Affiliate
• Protect & Build Your Brand
• Sell on Amazon Handmade
• Advertise Your Products
• Independently Publish with Us
• Host an Amazon Hub
• Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard
• Shop with Points
• Reload Your Balance
• Amazon Currency Converter
• Amazon Cash
• Shipping Rates & Policies
• Amazon Prime
• Returns Are Easy
• Manage your Content and Devices
• Recalls and Product Safety Alerts
• Customer Service
• Conditions of Use
• Privacy Notice
• Interest-Based Ads
• Amazon.com.ca ULC | 40 King Street W 47th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 3Y2 |1-877-586-3230

• Business, Finance & Law
• Management Skills

Buy new: £17.68 £17.68 FREE Delivery Dispatches from: Amazon US Sold by: Amazon US

Amazon global store.

• International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.
• Manufacturer warranty will not apply. Please review Amazon’s return policy, which usually offers free returns within 30 days of receipt.
• Learn more about Amazon Global Store.

Buy used £15.44

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer – no Kindle device required .

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

Image Unavailable

• To view this video download Flash Player

Follow the author

Winning Strategies for Power Presentations: Jerry Weissman Delivers Lessons from the World's Best Presenters Hardcover – 9 Nov. 2012

Purchase options and add-ons.

• ISBN-10 0133121070
• ISBN-13 978-0133121070
• Publisher Financial Times/ Prentice Hall
• Publication date 9 Nov. 2012
• Language English
• Dimensions 15.24 x 2.54 x 23.11 cm
• Print length 272 pages
• See all details

Product description

From the back cover.

“Maestro Jerry Weissman is unquestionably the world’s very best at teaching people how to be great communicators. Having known and worked with Jerry for many years, Winning Strategies for Power Presentations is the best of his many excellent works, a must read for anyone striving to be a forceful, high-impact presenter. Readers will derive immense value from this fast flowing, one of a kind gem.”

– DIXON DOLL, co-founder, DCM Venture Capital; past chairman, US National Venture Capital Association; Board member, DIRECTV

“There isn’t an executive, salesman, banker, politician, or religious leader on the planet who can’t improve their presentation skills. Jerry Weissman is the guru to whom they turn to learn to deliver their message better.”

– ADAM LASHINSKY, Sr. Editor at Large, Fortune Magazine; author, Inside Apple

“Jerry can change a monotone, mind-numbing presenter into a fascinating, attention-getting, and enthralling speaker. His teachings are like a dose of Red Bull for the listener. His latest book is filled with short, captivating snippets which are extremely helpful to anyone giving a speech or a presentation.”

– DOUG LEONE , partner, Sequoia Capital

“Jerry has hit a home run again with this new book. It was great to gain insight from those who have ‘mastered’ the art of presenting. I will refer back to the ideas in this book constantly in the years ahead. Thank you, Jerry, for another outstanding learning experience.”

– BETHANY MAYER, Senior Vice President and General Manager, HP Networking Business

“Jerry Weissman has done it again. Whether readers devour the entire book from cover to cover, or enjoy these concise and compelling nuggets one at a time, the impact remains the same: better business presentations. These strategies can immediately start improving your presentations.”

– JD SCHRAMM, ED.D., Director, Mastery in Communication Initiative, Stanford Graduate School of Business

In the past 20+ years, Jerry Weissman has developed a set of powerful, proven techniques for presenting and speaking in public; techniques he’s used to help thousands of pioneering technology companies raise hundreds of billions of dollars in the stock market. Now, in Winning Strategies for Power Presentations, Weissman has distilled 75 best practices from the world’s best persuaders into bite-sized techniques you’ll find easy to apply!

Following his bestselling Presentations in Action , Weissman delivers priceless practical insights in the four essential areas of winning presentations: content, graphics, delivery, and Q&A. His compelling examples range from Jon Stewart to venture capitalist John Doerr, Stephen R. Covey to Mark Twain, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Woody Allen.

For the first time, Weissman also offers indispensable advice on a wide spectrum of “special” presentation factors, from developing a richer speaking voice to delivering scripted speeches, and from leading stimulating panel discussions to demonstrating new products successfully.

Actionable lessons from Jerry Weissman drawn from history’s greatest communicators, including:

• Ronald Reagan
• Barack Obama
• Sir Winston Churchill
• John F. Kennedy
• Humphrey Bogart
• Stephen King
• Vinod Khosla
• John Irving
• George Bernard Shaw
• Frank Sinatra
• Charlie Rose
• Stephen Sondheim
• Johnny Carson
• And many more…

About the Author

Product details.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Financial Times/ Prentice Hall (9 Nov. 2012)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0133121070
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0133121070
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.54 x 23.11 cm

About the author

Jerry weissman.

Jerry Weissman is the world's number one corporate presentations coach. His private client list reads like a who's who of the world's best companies, including the top brass at Yahoo!, Intel, Intuit, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Dolby Labs and many others.

Mr. Weissman founded Power Presentations, Ltd. in 1988 and in 2017, changed the name to Suasive, Inc. to reflect clients' goals: to make an impact, to influence, to get results, to persuade.

One of his earliest efforts was the Cisco Systems IPO roadshow. Following its successful launch, Don Valentine, of Sequoia Capital, and then chairman of Cisco's Board of Directors, attributed "at least two to three dollars" of the offering price to Mr. Weissman's coaching. That endorsement led to nearly 500 other IPO roadshow presentations that have raised hundreds of billions of dollars in the stock market. Mr. Weissman's focus widened from coaching IPOs to include public and privately held companies. His techniques have helped another 500 firms develop and deliver their mission-critical business presentations.

Those same techniques form the basis of Jerry's publications. The book, Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story, covers his concepts of story development and graphics design. His second book, In the Line of Fire: How to Handle Tough Questions...When it Counts, and its companion DVD, In the Line of Fire: An Interactive Guide to Handling Tough Questions, cover his Q&A techniques.

The DVD contains lessons from the book, illustrated by video clips of tough Q&A sessions in the public arena. It includes press conferences, media interviews and presidential debates, featuring the 2004 debates between President George W. Bush and John F. Kerry.

Customer reviews

Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings, help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness.

• Sort reviews by Top reviews Most recent Top reviews

Top reviews from United Kingdom

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. please try again later..

Top reviews from other countries

• UK Modern Slavery Statement
• Sustainability
• Amazon Science
• Sell on Amazon
• Sell on Amazon Business
• Sell on Amazon Handmade
• Sell on Amazon Launchpad
• Supply to Amazon
• Protect and build your brand
• Associates Programme
• Fulfilment by Amazon
• Seller Fulfilled Prime
• Advertise Your Products
• Independently Publish with Us
• Host an Amazon Hub
• › See More Make Money with Us
• Instalments by Barclays
• Amazon Platinum Mastercard
• Amazon Classic Mastercard
• Amazon Currency Converter
• Payment Methods Help
• Shop with Points
• Top Up Your Account
• Top Up Your Account in Store
• COVID-19 and Amazon
• Track Packages or View Orders
• Delivery Rates & Policies
• Amazon Prime
• Returns & Replacements
• Manage Your Content and Devices
• Recalls and Product Safety Alerts
• Amazon Mobile App
• Customer Service
• Accessibility
• Conditions of Use & Sale
• Privacy Notice
• Cookies Notice
• Interest-Based Ads Notice

The Power Presenter by Jerry Weissman

Last updated: Jul 21, 2023

The Power Presenter by Jerry Weissman is a comprehensive guide to becoming an effective and influential presenter. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of presentation skills.

In Part One, Weissman emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience and tailoring the presentation to their needs. He introduces the concept of the "WIIFY" (What's In It For You) principle, which encourages presenters to focus on the benefits and value their audience will gain from the presentation. Weissman also provides practical tips on how to grab the audience's attention from the start, create a compelling narrative, and structure the presentation for maximum impact.

Part Two delves into the art of visual storytelling. Weissman explains the power of using visuals to enhance the audience's understanding and engagement. He discusses various techniques for creating effective slides, such as using clear and concise language, incorporating visuals that support the message, and avoiding clutter. The author also emphasizes the importance of rehearsing the presentation to ensure smooth delivery and confident body language.

The final part of the book focuses on overcoming common presentation challenges. Weissman provides strategies for handling difficult questions, managing interruptions, and dealing with technical glitches. He also offers advice on how to handle nerves and build confidence as a presenter. Additionally, the author emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and provides resources for further learning and development.

Throughout the book, Weissman uses real-life examples and case studies to illustrate his points and provide practical insights. He also includes numerous tips, checklists, and exercises to help readers apply the concepts and techniques discussed.

In conclusion, The Power Presenter by Jerry Weissman is a comprehensive and practical guide for anyone looking to improve their presentation skills. Whether you are a seasoned presenter or a beginner, this book offers valuable insights and strategies to help you become a more influential and impactful presenter.

1. The Power of Storytelling

One of the key takeaways from "The Power Presenter" is the importance of storytelling in presentations. According to Weissman, stories have a unique ability to captivate an audience and make information more memorable. By incorporating personal anecdotes, case studies, or even fictional narratives, presenters can create a deeper emotional connection with their audience and effectively convey their message. This approach not only helps to engage listeners but also makes complex concepts easier to understand and remember.

Furthermore, storytelling allows presenters to tap into the power of empathy. By sharing relatable experiences or challenges, presenters can establish a sense of common ground with their audience, fostering trust and rapport. This connection can significantly enhance the impact of a presentation and increase the likelihood of the audience embracing the ideas or proposals being presented.

2. The Rule of Three

Weissman emphasizes the power of the "Rule of Three" in presentations. This rule suggests that information is best conveyed in groups of three, as it is easier for the audience to process and remember. By structuring content into three main points or examples, presenters can create a clear and concise framework that is more likely to resonate with the audience.

The Rule of Three also helps presenters avoid overwhelming their audience with excessive information. By focusing on three key takeaways, presenters can prioritize the most important points and ensure that their message is effectively communicated. This approach not only enhances clarity but also helps to maintain the audience's attention throughout the presentation.

3. The Power of Visuals

Weissman emphasizes the importance of incorporating visuals into presentations. Visuals, such as charts, graphs, or images, can help presenters convey complex information in a more digestible and engaging manner. Visuals not only enhance understanding but also make presentations more memorable.

However, it is crucial to use visuals strategically and avoid overwhelming the audience with excessive or irrelevant visuals. Weissman advises presenters to use visuals sparingly, ensuring that each visual serves a specific purpose and reinforces the key message. By using visuals effectively, presenters can enhance the overall impact of their presentations and leave a lasting impression on the audience.

4. The Power of Simplicity

Weissman emphasizes the importance of simplicity in presentations. Complex ideas or information can easily confuse or overwhelm the audience, leading to a loss of interest or understanding. By distilling information into its simplest form, presenters can ensure that their message is clear and accessible to all.

One effective technique for simplifying presentations is to use analogies or metaphors. By comparing complex concepts to familiar or relatable experiences, presenters can make information more relatable and easier to understand. Additionally, presenters should avoid using jargon or technical language that may alienate or confuse the audience. Instead, they should strive for clarity and simplicity in their language and delivery.

5. The Power of Practice

Weissman emphasizes the importance of practice in delivering powerful presentations. Presenters should invest time in rehearsing their content, delivery, and body language to ensure a confident and impactful performance.

Practice allows presenters to refine their message, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence in their delivery. By rehearsing, presenters can also become more familiar with their content, reducing the reliance on notes or slides and allowing for a more natural and engaging presentation.

Furthermore, practice helps presenters anticipate and address potential challenges or questions from the audience. By preparing for different scenarios, presenters can feel more in control and respond effectively, even in unexpected situations.

6. The Power of Engagement

Weissman emphasizes the importance of engaging the audience throughout the presentation. Passive listening can lead to disinterest or distraction, diminishing the impact of the message. Presenters should actively involve the audience through interactive elements, such as asking questions, encouraging participation, or incorporating multimedia.

Engagement not only keeps the audience attentive but also enhances their understanding and retention of the information. By creating opportunities for the audience to actively process and apply the presented content, presenters can increase the likelihood of their message being internalized and acted upon.

7. The Power of Authenticity

Weissman highlights the importance of authenticity in presentations. Presenters should strive to be genuine, sincere, and true to themselves. Authenticity builds trust and credibility with the audience, making it easier for them to connect with the presenter and embrace the message.

Presenters should avoid adopting a persona or trying to be someone they are not. Instead, they should focus on being their most authentic selves, sharing their unique perspectives, and expressing their passion for the topic. This genuine approach not only enhances the presenter's confidence but also creates a more engaging and relatable experience for the audience.

8. The Power of Preparation

Weissman emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation in delivering impactful presentations. Presenters should invest time in researching their topic, understanding their audience, and tailoring their content accordingly.

Preparation allows presenters to anticipate potential questions or objections from the audience and develop persuasive responses. It also helps presenters feel more confident and in control, reducing anxiety and increasing their ability to adapt to unexpected situations.

Additionally, preparation includes ensuring that all technical aspects, such as slides, audio, or video, are properly tested and ready for the presentation. By being well-prepared, presenters can focus on delivering a compelling and memorable presentation without distractions or technical difficulties.

Related summaries

• The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs by Carmine Gallo
• Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo
• Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds
• Slide by Nancy Duarte
• Resonate by Nancy Duarte
• Confessions of a Public Speaker by Scott Berkun
• Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln by James C. Humes
• How to Deliver a TED Talk by Jeremy Donovan
• Steal the Show by Michael Port
• TED Talks by Chris Anderson
• Illuminate by Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez
• The Storyteller's Secret by Carmine Gallo
• The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie
• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
• The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie
• Public Speaking for Success by Dale Carnegie
• Speak with Impact by Allison Shapira
• Presenting to Win by Jerry Weissman
• The Naked Presenter by Garr Reynolds
• The Presentation Coach by Graham G. Davies
• Book Summaries 0-9
• Book Summaries A
• Book Summaries B
• Book Summaries C
• Book Summaries D
• Book Summaries E
• Book Summaries F
• Book Summaries G
• Book Summaries H
• Book Summaries I
• Book Summaries J
• Book Summaries K
• Book Summaries L
• Book Summaries M
• Book Summaries N
• Book Summaries O
• Book Summaries P
• Book Summaries Q
• Book Summaries R
• Book Summaries S
• Book Summaries T
• Book Summaries U
• Book Summaries V
• Book Summaries W
• Book Summaries X
• Book Summaries Y
• Book Summaries Z
• Jay Shetty Podcast - Summaries
• Tom Bilyeu Impact Theory - Summaries
• Lex Fridman - Summaries
• Diary of a CEO - Summaries
• Alex Hormozi - Summaries

The Power Presenter: Technique, Style, and Strategy from America's Top Speaking Coach

• Jerry Weissman
• John Wiley & Sons (US)

In this Book

• The Power Presenter—Technique, Style, and Strategy from America’s Top Speaking Coach
• The Wrong Way and the Right Way to Coach Presentations
• How Speaking Style and Delivery Can Raise the Value of an IPO
• Your Actions Speak Louder than Your Words
• The Crucial Task: Creating Audience Empathy
• The Butterflies in Your Stomach
• How to Prepare Your Content—The Seven Steps of Story Development
• You Can Be a Power Presenter–—Charisma Not Required
• The Mental Method of Presenting—Make the Butterflies Fly in Formation
• Learn to Speak with Your Body Language
• Control Your Cadence
• Masters of the Game
• What Every Speaker Can Learn from Barack Obama
• Graphics Synchronization
• Graphics and Narrative
• The Power Presentations Pyramid
• Coda–—Ending with the Beginning

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

• Kindle Store
• Kindle eBooks
• Business & Money

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Buy for others

Buying and sending ebooks to others.

• Select quantity
• Buy and send eBooks
• Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required .

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

Image Unavailable

• To view this video download Flash Player

Follow the author

Power Presenter, The: Techniques, Style, and Strategy to Be Suasive Kindle Edition

• Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story and Designing Your Slides
• In the Line of Fire: How to Handle Tough Questions...When it Counts
• Print length 240 pages
• Language English
• Sticky notes On Kindle Scribe
• Publisher Pearson FT Press
• Publication date December 15, 2020
• File size 3760 KB
• Page Flip Enabled
• Word Wise Enabled
• Enhanced typesetting Enabled
• See all details

Customers who bought this item also bought

Editorial Reviews

About the author, product details.

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Q7CY2J7
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson FT Press; 2nd edition (December 15, 2020)
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2020
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• File size ‏ : ‎ 3760 KB
• Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
• Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
• Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
• Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
• #1,833 in Business Communication Skills
• #6,130 in Communication Skills

About the author

Jerry weissman.

Jerry Weissman is the world's number one corporate presentations coach. His private client list reads like a who's who of the world's best companies, including the top brass at Yahoo!, Intel, Intuit, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Dolby Labs and many others.

Mr. Weissman founded Power Presentations, Ltd. in 1988 and in 2017, changed the name to Suasive, Inc. to reflect clients' goals: to make an impact, to influence, to get results, to persuade.

One of his earliest efforts was the Cisco Systems IPO roadshow. Following its successful launch, Don Valentine, of Sequoia Capital, and then chairman of Cisco's Board of Directors, attributed "at least two to three dollars" of the offering price to Mr. Weissman's coaching. That endorsement led to nearly 500 other IPO roadshow presentations that have raised hundreds of billions of dollars in the stock market. Mr. Weissman's focus widened from coaching IPOs to include public and privately held companies. His techniques have helped another 500 firms develop and deliver their mission-critical business presentations.

Those same techniques form the basis of Jerry's publications. The book, Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story, covers his concepts of story development and graphics design. His second book, In the Line of Fire: How to Handle Tough Questions...When it Counts, and its companion DVD, In the Line of Fire: An Interactive Guide to Handling Tough Questions, cover his Q&A techniques.

The DVD contains lessons from the book, illustrated by video clips of tough Q&A sessions in the public arena. It includes press conferences, media interviews and presidential debates, featuring the 2004 debates between President George W. Bush and John F. Kerry.

Customer reviews

Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.

• Sort reviews by Top reviews Most recent Top reviews

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. please try again later..

• Amazon Newsletter
• About Amazon
• Accessibility
• Sustainability
• Press Center
• Investor Relations
• Amazon Devices
• Amazon Science
• Sell on Amazon
• Sell apps on Amazon
• Supply to Amazon
• Protect & Build Your Brand
• Become an Affiliate
• Become a Delivery Driver
• Start a Package Delivery Business
• Advertise Your Products
• Self-Publish with Us
• Become an Amazon Hub Partner
• › See More Ways to Make Money
• Amazon Visa
• Amazon Store Card
• Amazon Secured Card
• Amazon Business Card
• Shop with Points
• Credit Card Marketplace
• Reload Your Balance
• Amazon Currency Converter
• Your Account
• Your Orders
• Shipping Rates & Policies
• Amazon Prime
• Returns & Replacements
• Manage Your Content and Devices
• Recalls and Product Safety Alerts
• Conditions of Use
• Privacy Notice
• Consumer Health Data Privacy Disclosure
• Your Ads Privacy Choices

Items related to Winning Strategies for Power Presentations: Jerry Weissman...

Winning strategies for power presentations: jerry weissman delivers lessons from the world's best presenters - hardcover, weissman, jerry.

• 3.88 24 ratings by Goodreads

This specific ISBN edition is currently not available.

• About this title
• About this edition

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

“Maestro Jerry Weissman is unquestionably the world’s very best at teaching people how to be great communicators. Having known and worked with Jerry for many years, Winning Strategies for Power Presentations is the best of his many excellent works, a must read for anyone striving to be a forceful, high-impact presenter. Readers will derive immense value from this fast flowing, one of a kind gem.”

– DIXON DOLL, co-founder, DCM Venture Capital; past chairman, US National Venture Capital Association; Board member, DIRECTV

“There isn’t an executive, salesman, banker, politician, or religious leader on the planet who can’t improve their presentation skills. Jerry Weissman is the guru to whom they turn to learn to deliver their message better.”

– ADAM LASHINSKY, Sr. Editor at Large, Fortune Magazine; author, Inside Apple

“Jerry can change a monotone, mind-numbing presenter into a fascinating, attention-getting, and enthralling speaker. His teachings are like a dose of Red Bull for the listener. His latest book is filled with short, captivating snippets which are extremely helpful to anyone giving a speech or a presentation.”

– DOUG LEONE , partner, Sequoia Capital

“Jerry has hit a home run again with this new book. It was great to gain insight from those who have ‘mastered’ the art of presenting. I will refer back to the ideas in this book constantly in the years ahead. Thank you, Jerry, for another outstanding learning experience.”

– BETHANY MAYER, Senior Vice President and General Manager, HP Networking Business

“Jerry Weissman has done it again. Whether readers devour the entire book from cover to cover, or enjoy these concise and compelling nuggets one at a time, the impact remains the same: better business presentations. These strategies can immediately start improving your presentations.”

– JD SCHRAMM, ED.D., Director, Mastery in Communication Initiative, Stanford Graduate School of Business

In the past 20+ years, Jerry Weissman has developed a set of powerful, proven techniques for presenting and speaking in public; techniques he’s used to help thousands of pioneering technology companies raise hundreds of billions of dollars in the stock market. Now, in Winning Strategies for Power Presentations, Weissman has distilled 75 best practices from the world’s best persuaders into bite-sized techniques you’ll find easy to apply!

Following his bestselling Presentations in Action , Weissman delivers priceless practical insights in the four essential areas of winning presentations: content, graphics, delivery, and Q&A. His compelling examples range from Jon Stewart to venture capitalist John Doerr, Stephen R. Covey to Mark Twain, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Woody Allen.

For the first time, Weissman also offers indispensable advice on a wide spectrum of “special” presentation factors, from developing a richer speaking voice to delivering scripted speeches, and from leading stimulating panel discussions to demonstrating new products successfully.

Actionable lessons from Jerry Weissman drawn from history’s greatest communicators, including:

• Ronald Reagan
• Barack Obama
• Sir Winston Churchill
• John F. Kennedy
• Humphrey Bogart
• Stephen King
• Vinod Khosla
• John Irving
• George Bernard Shaw
• Frank Sinatra
• Charlie Rose
• Stephen Sondheim
• Johnny Carson
• And many more...

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

• Publisher FT Press
• Publication date 2012
• ISBN 10  0133121070
• ISBN 13  9780133121070
• Binding Hardcover
• Edition number 1
• Number of pages 245

Convert currency

Shipping: FREE Within U.S.A.

Add to Basket

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Winning strategies for power presentations: jerry weissman delivers lessons from the world's best presenters.

Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0133121070-new

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Book Description hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 0133121070-11-30832267

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0133121070

Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0133121070

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 272 pages. 10.00x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0133121070

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # Abebooks19263

Winning Strategies for Power Presentations: Jerry Weissman Delivers Lessons from the World's Best Presenters Weissman, Jerry

Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.2. Seller Inventory # Q-0133121070

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon0133121070

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0133121070

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0133121070

• Скидки дня
• Справка и помощь
• Адрес доставки Идет загрузка... Ошибка: повторите попытку ОК
• Продажи
• Список отслеживания Развернуть список отслеживаемых товаров Идет загрузка... Войдите в систему , чтобы просмотреть свои сведения о пользователе
• Краткий обзор
• Недавно просмотренные
• Ставки/предложения
• Список отслеживания
• История покупок
• Купить опять
• Объявления о товарах
• Сохраненные запросы поиска
• Сохраненные продавцы
• Сообщения
• Уведомление
• Развернуть корзину Идет загрузка... Произошла ошибка. Чтобы узнать подробнее, посмотрите корзину.

Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.

Refresh your browser window to try again.

PowerPoint and Presenting News: April 16, 2024

We begin with a friendly comparison of Google Slides and PowerPoint for the Web. Both are browser-based presentation programs. We then bring you an amazing offer for the upcoming Present to Succeed annual presentation conference. You can join this event online as well.

Stephan Kuhnert of empower next discusses their experiences while using Copilot for Microsoft 365. He also speaks briefly about their own product, the empower® AI Assistant. We also bring you renowned author, Jerry Weissman who talks about using examples effectively to further your message. We also bring you quotes, press releases, and templates from the last few days.

Stay informed about updated tutorials and happenings related to PowerPoint and presenting .

Related Posts

Filed Under: Ezine Tagged as: Ezine , Indezine , News , PowerPoint

No Comments

Microsoft and the Office logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Home | PowerPoint | Photoshop | PowerPoint Templates | PowerPoint Tutorials | Blog | Notes | Ezine | Media Kit | Feedback | Site Map | About Us | Contact Us Link to Us | Privacy | Testimonials PowerPoint Backgrounds | Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds | Business PowerPoint Presentation Templates

Plagiarism will be detected by Copyscape

© 2000-2024, Geetesh Bajaj - All rights reserved.