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Internationally awarded speaker Marnick Vandebroek reveals the most effective techniques that he, professional comedians, keynote speakers and respected politicians across the world use to capture the hearts and minds of their audience, and how you can apply these yourself in delivering your next presentation. AUTHOR: Marnick Vandebroek is an internationally awarded speaker, communication expert & founder of Stand Up Company. He trained +2000 entrepreneurs and professionals across Europe. He has a background in marketing/communication, neuro-linguistic programming, stand-up comedy and stage performances. SELLING POINTS: . After reading this book, your next presentation will be well prepared, structured, attention grabbing, enthusiastic, engaging, to the point, visualised, inspiring, interactive, impactful, a story . Each chapter answers one of the 21 key questions . AI assistant for personalised advice and practical tools that allow you to apply the insights from the book immediately

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Author:   Marnick Vandebroek
Publisher:   Lannoo Publishers
Imprint:   Lannoo Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.00cm
Weight:   0.502kg
ISBN:  

9789020936308

ISBN 10:   9020936301
Pages:   328
Publication Date:   12 May 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Before you start reading 9 The question that started it all 11 MINDSET – BASIC PRINCIPLES & BELIEFS OF GREAT SPEAKERS 17 1. Why should I learn to speak better? I’m not in sales. 18 2. Is it something you can learn or is it just a gift some people have? 24 3. How can I tell stories when everything in my company has to be to the point? 34 PERFORMANCE – OWNING YOUR STAGE LIKE A PROFESSIONAL 43 4. How can I become less nervous? 44 5. How do I avoid using filler words? 64 6. Should I use speaker notes? 70 7. How can I be funny? 76 8. How do I manage my energy, even on a bad day? 90 9. How do I speak with more confidence and enthusiasm without being seen as fake? 102 CONTENT – TURNING INFORMATION INTO IMPACTFUL STORIES 127 (It’s best to read these six chapters in order.) 10. How can I capture the audience’s attention? 128 11. How do I prepare my presentation? 144 12. How do I structure my presentation? 164 13. How do I turn my message into an actual story? 178 14. How do I interact with my audience and pose good questions? 190 15. How do I build a powerful slide deck? 214 CREDIBILITY – LEADING YOUR AUDIENCE IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS 239 16. How do I stay in control when being challenged by my audience? 240 17. What if I don’t believe in the story I have to tell? 256 18. What if I’m expected to send something to my audience upfront? 264 CONTEXT – SPEAKING IN A DIFFERENT SETTING OR ROLE 273 19. Do these insights and techniques also work in front of a camera or in a video call? 274 20. How do I host an event or meeting? 288 AI – USING TECHNOLOGY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE 309 21. Can’t I just ask AI to do everything for me? 310 And so it begins 316 Sources 318 Who is Marnick Vandebroek? 324

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Marnick Vandebroek is an internationally awarded speaker, communication expert & founder of Stand Up Company. He trained +2000 entrepreneurs and professionals across Europe. He has a background in marketing/communication, neuro-linguistic programming, stand-up comedy and stage performances.

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