Books by Michelle Bowden

Learn the secrets of successful speaking, communicating and presentingDo you get nervous when presenting at work? Do you want to showcase your knowledge, influence people and accelerate your career? How to Present reveals the winning formulas that ensure you are a confident, clear and influential presenter every time.Presentation skills expert Michelle Bowden shares her internationally proven system for exceptional presenting, starting with analysis (plan what you would like to achieve), then design (put your presentation together) and delivery (communicate your message for results). This second edition is fully updated with all new strategies for presenting in online and hybrid sessions. Presenting online can be effective and engaging--you just need to know what to do, and then do it!How to Present will help you:* maximise your impact in meetings, conferences and conversations* manage your nerves so you feel calm and confident* engage your audience and master the art of persuasion* structure your message cleverly and with deliver with authority* command attention and achieve your goalsWhether you're speaking to one person or thousands, live or online, this is the essential guide to becoming an outstanding presenter who is memorable for all the right reasons!

Do you want to get to 'yes'?Every day we are faced with moments where we either win or lose. The question is: How persuasive are you? Could you be winning more of the time? In How to Persuade, best-selling author Michelle Bowden shows you the research-proven techniques to master the art of persuasion in any situation--whether it's securing that next big deal, convincing your manager to hit 'approve,' or even winning an argument with your friends.Through real-world examples and engaging activities, this book shows you how to transform your weaknesses into strengths. You'll build your own personalised plan to move people from 'no' to 'yes'--every time. Learn how to:* Recognise and improve your persuasive strengths and weaknesses* Build undeniable likeability and trust to compel people to action* Arouse passion and enthusiasm for your ideas* Win that next big pitch* Persuade anyone, anywhere, anytimeIn How to Persuade, you'll learn all the practical skills, tips and actions you need to get exactly what you want."Everything you want and need is on the other side of persuasion. This book takes you through the latest thinking on influence and persuasion and gives you all the completely achievable step-by-step actions to make yourself more instantly persuasive."--Alec Gardner, Managing Partner, Australia & New Zealand, AlphaZetta