Have you ever asked these questions, "Why am I so afraid to speak? What does it take for me to overcome my fear and be a better speaker? How can I get a better response from my audience?" If you have, you need to know there is hope. There is most definitely a way to overcome your fear and be not only a good presenter, but a great one.Powerful Presentations that Connect is written for those who hope they can do better with presenting. They see a keynote speaker at a conference and say, "Wow, I wish I could speak like that!" The reality is simple—they can! But it takes time and it takes practice. Also, the key is that practice does not make perfect, only perfect practice makes perfect. You have to make note of how to improve and then each time you speak, intentionally make those adjustments as you speak. Doing it wrong again and again doesn't make you better, it just develops bad habits.Powerful Presentations that Connect is a guide to making distinctive improvements in how you present. It includes hundreds of tips the author has learned over the years in connecting with audiences and making connections. It includes examples and case studies of actual situations. It provides worksheets and practical examples to overcome typical presentation situations. By following these suggestions and incorporating them into your presentation delivery, you will soon see a much greater response to your presentations and greatly improved evaluation results at the end of your performance.