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The Art of Presentation

Your Competitive Edge

Published by Sound Wisdom
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

In The Art of Presentation, the second book of the new Jim Stovall and Dr. Ray Hull “Your Ultimate Guide” series for personal development and business success, the authors use their decades of combined experience, research, and natural abilities to powerfully illustrate the specifics of effective public speaking.

Read this book to learn more about:
  • Public speaking as a performance art
  • World-changing speakers of the past
  • Contemporary, influential public speakers
  • Preparing a presentation
  • The art of using a microphone
  • Speaking tips and techniques
  • Elements of a speech
  • The art of stage presence
  • Business speaking
  • Concluding the speech to make an impact
Stovall’s revealing stories mixed with Dr. Ray Hull’s straightforward, factual approach combine to make this a must-read for businesspeople, salespeople, entrepreneurs, teachers, pastors, academics, and anyone wanting to improve their public speaking abilities.

About The Authors

Jim Stovall has enjoyed success as an author, athlete, investment broker, and entrepreneur while dealing with the challenge of blindness. During his remarkable life, Jim has been a national champion Olympic weightlifter, as well as the author of more than 30 books. In addition to his personal achievements, Jim was honored as the 2000 International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as a recipient of this prestigious award. As co-founder and president of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network (NTN), Jim has also helped make movies and television accessible for America’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people and their families. Jim Stovall can be reached at 918-627-1000 or at Jim@JimStovall.com.

Ray Hull, PhD brings over twenty-five years experience in training those who desire success in public speaking, speech clarity, voice enhancement, and professional image/style and etiquette. His education includes a BA in Communications and Drama–McPherson College; the MA in Communication Disorders–University of South Dakota; and the PhD in Neurosciences of communication–University of Denver. Beside teaching public speaking at the university level, he brings a lifetime of experience in public speaking with over 300 public appearances in the U.S. and other countries to large and small audiences; successful theatrical experience, and professional radio and television production and on-microphone/camera experience to those who he instructs.

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“Jim Stovall is one of the most remarkable and inspiring individuals of this age—or any age. His example of doing good and great things in the face of what others would consider to be debilitating challenges is uplifting and inspiring.”
–Steve Forbes

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