America’s premier presentation coach Tony Jeary and nationally-known media coach Kim Dower team up to deliver a fresh and comprehensive book that takes the art of presentations to a new level, and goes right to the heart of achieving true success, both personally and professionally.

A straightforward and accessible guide that promises to change the way people communicate and connect with anyone, Jeary and Dower offer the mainstream public the same techniques, philosophies and tips that before now have only been available to their CEO and celebrity clients.

The way in which people present their ideas and desires to others – whether negotiating for a salary increase or trying to convince their spouse to take a vacation – have a profound effect on the shape of their lives.

In LIFE IS A SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS: 8 Ways to Punch Up Your People Skills at Work, at Home, Anytime, Anywhere (A Fireside Book / Simon & Schuster; February 3, 2004; $23.95), Tony Jeary draws from his personal life as well as his 20 years of expertise in coaching major companies and CEOs to help readers master any interaction so they may make the connection they want, whether it’s in front of a roomful of colleagues, on the phone or through e-mail. And, as more and more top executives begin to recognize the critical role of efficient personal communication throughout their companies, Jeary is certain they will begin to institutionalize the ongoing learning and refinement of the invaluable skills in this book. In addition to the Eight Essential Presentation Practices that are outlined in the book, the authors discuss:

• The story of Tony Jeary’s rise, fall and rise again, from being a successful business man to mowing lawns in the suburbs of Dallas to becoming one of the most sought after presentation coaches in the country.
  
• How great presenters are made not born.
  
• Simple secrets that corporate America’s top executives find out when they visit Tony’s Success Acceleration Studio.
  
• The big question we should all ask ourselves before any presentation
  
• The 10 personality types you must be able to recognize and handle
  
• The single word that will convince 93% of your listeners

Readers will be convinced how mastering their presentation strategy will help them take full advantage of every opportunity and create a clear path to success.

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