How to Present

How to Present

Research conducted by author and influential presentation skills expert Michelle Bowden in 2010 has shown that:
50% of audiences think the last presentation they attended was boring
Only 28% of audiences report that they were inspired to action after the latest presentation they attended
70% of audiences report that their colleagues and workplace superiors rely heavily on reading from PowerPoint slides
How to Present is the ONLY book that can to teach you how to: analyse, design and deliver a winning presentation with influence!

Let's face it, public speaking has the power to derail even the most accomplished people and we've all been forced to sit through PowerPoint presentations that have bored us to tears. So imagine if you had the confidence and skills to execute a winning presentation that could influence and persuade your audience and that galvanizes them into action.

In How to Present, Michelle Bowden shares her comprehensive, 13-step fool proof formula for killer presentations that she has used successfully with over 6000 people in her exclusive training courses over much of the last two decades.

There are three phases to an influential presentation: analysis, design and delivery and How to Present will help you nail them all. Michelle shares everything you need to know (including the actual steps you need to follow) to design a persuasive, confident and engaging message in any setting, a business pitch, sales appointment or even birthday and wedding speeches.

'It doesn't matter how good your message is if no one is listening! Let's face it, the majority of presenters rely on reading from poorly crafted PowerPoint slides and it's no wonder audiences are left bored rigid and uninspired." The fact is that anyone can be a highly influential presenter who speaks with confidence, clarity and influence, they just need to be shown how," said author Michelle Bowden.

Unlike any other book on the market, How to Present is the only book that walks readers through the process of planning, crafting, practicing and executing a winning presentation that creates impact and most importantly, influences your audience. So make 2013 the year you conquer your public speaking fears and showcase your professional expertise and accelerate your career!


Michelle Bowden is a Certified Speaking Professional who presents to thousands of people each year. Michelle's client list reads like a who's who of international business from banking and finance, information technology, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and retail " plus many more.


How to Present: The ultimate guide to presenting your ideas and influencing people using techniques that actually work
Wiley Australia
Author: Michelle Bowden
ISBN: 9781118476246
RRP: $27.95