Take the pain out of presentations.Terrified of speaking in front of a group? Or simply looking to polish your skills? No matter where you are on the spectrum, this guide will give you the confidence and the tools you need to get results.Written by presentation expert Nancy Duarte, the HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations will help you:• Win over tough crowds• Organize a coherent narrative• Create powerful messages and visuals• Connect with and engage your audience• Show people why your ideas matter to them• Strike the right tone, in any situation

Feeling stressed about your upcoming presentation? Whether you're nervous about how you'll organize your thoughts or how you'll articulate them on the big day, Presentations provides the quick guidelines and expert tips you need to:• Craft your message• Prepare and rehearse effectively• Engage your audience• Manage Q&A sessionsAbout Harvard Business Review's 20-Minute Manager series:Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with Harvard Business Review's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each audiobook in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic.Advice you can quickly listen to and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives―from the most trusted source in business.