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"Evidence-based"
Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor, Stanford Business School, author of Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't, and 14 other books
"Like much of what goes on inside organizations, those ubiquitous presentations have a look and feel based more on custom and what others do than on the evidence of what works best. In this practical and evidence-based book, Dr. Abela has outlined a set of principles that will make your presentations more memorable and persuasive."
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"A huge step forward"
Craig Albright, CFO, Commercial Excellence, Xerox Corporation
“If even half the strategy and market intelligence functions among the Fortune 500 took Dr. Abela’s advice, corporate productivity would take a huge step forward. He brings together tried and true disciplines in such a unique way, that anyone who wants to stay on top of their game will welcome this playbook.”
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"How best to plan and design presentations"
Gene Zelazny, author, Say It With Charts and Say It With Presentation
"Advanced Presentations by Design is the best researched book on presentation design that I've ever had the privilege of reading. I recommend it for those of you who want the confidence of knowing how best to plan and design successful presentations."
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"More easily prepare impressive presentations"
Denis McFarlane, CEO and Founder, Infinitive Corporation
“The Extreme Presentation method will give you a structured approach—which our whole company now uses—to more easily prepare impressive presentations whether for important client meetings or small internal meetings. Having the Extreme Presentation method in our arsenal enables us to provide higher value to our clients.”
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"It will change the way you practice!"
Nancy L. Losben, R.Ph., CCP, FASCP, Senior Director, Quality, Omnicare, A CVS Health company
“Dr. Abela’s 10-step process leads you through a logical approach to presentation development so that your audiences hear your message with absolute clarity. It will change the way you practice!”
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"We are only as effective as the buy-in we get"
Tim Ambler, author of Marketing and the Bottom Line
“Whether as a manager or university lecturer, we are only as effective as the buy-in we get. This marvelousW book should be required reading for all managers and educators. I was embarrassed to see my own failings written up in cold print.”
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"Backed up with reams of research"
Karen Fuller, former Director, Global Brand Research, Dell Inc.
“Dr. Abela expertly weaves all elements together-the audience, the story, the presentation of the story-and backs it up with reams of research from all disciplines.”
