Dean Griess
When floating on a pond, ducks appear to have an aura of calmness and appear to glide across the surface of the water. What is not seen is the chaos and churn below the surface. It is when the duck drops its head below the water that the chaos is visible. What is also visible is the duck butt. When in front of an audience, the speaker wants to appear calm, cool, and unflappable. It is when the speaker is unprepared or ill-equipped is when they audience sees speaker 'duck butts,' which leads to a less than stellar experience. Whether you are in front of an audience of one, or an audience of several thousands, your goal should be to create an exceptional experience. Don’t Show Your Duck Butt is a book that provides tools and techniques that have been refined over two decades of practice and can be utilized for an audience of any size. If you want to be a better communicator, this book is for you.If you want to be an engaging trainer, this book is for youIf you want to deliver confident presentations, this book is for you. The book has four main areas that equips any speaker with the 'tools' to leave any audience with a lasting impression. The four areas are Authenticity, Confidence, Preparation, and Audience Experience. Speaking in front of an audience can be a frightening experience. What are people thinking? Do they like me? Am I saying the right thing? Do I look ok?These are questions that even the most seasoned presenter or trainer have asked themselves when they are in front of an audience. The reason these questions arise is driven by not having the insights or access to the skills to overcome those doubt ridden questions.
