About the Book
Ready to elevate your presentation skills? The Versatile Presenter empowers you to be agile, to master 12 distinct presenting styles.
The Versatile Presenter unlocks the secrets to becoming an adaptable, engaging, and memorable presenter. With twelve distinct presenting styles, this book equips you to tailor your approach for any scenario, whether you're informing, persuading, connecting, or directing. Packed with actionable tips and essential strategies, it covers everything from structuring content and using effective body language to mastering visuals and creating impactful staging.
Endorsed by global leaders from Procter & Gamble, Mars, and Sainsbury's, The Versatile Presenter isn't just a book - it's your go-to guide for confidence and clarity in every presenting scenario. Learn to make beneficial choices, create lasting impact, and adapt to any audience with ease.
Kirstie and Richard are global experts in presentation skills. They have been teaching and coaching together for over 20 years. They run courses, deliver executive coaching, and provide consultancy for clients across the globe, from Tokyo to Toronto, from Panama to Paris. They support a range of (mostly) corporate clients (including P&G, Carlsberg, and Mattel) in all aspects of advanced presentation skills: designing and delivering training, reviewing and redesigning content, and coaching executives and small teams.
About the Author :
Kirstie Hawkes is an experienced business leader who has worked in and with multinational companies, consultancies, successful start-ups, charities and agencies. With a background in classic commercial roles (e.g.: marketing, external relations, sustainability). She has presented business ideas in small rooms, delivered keynote speeches on large stages and hosted professional conferences, across the globe. Kirstie, together with her colleague, friend and co-author, Richard Pascoe, has been training, coaching and consulting in presentation skills since they first met in 2003. Over the last twenty years Kirstie and Richard have trained many thousands of people in presentation skills, from large to small corporates, from charities and businesses, in over sixty countries across the main continents of the world. Today, companies like Procter & Gamble, Carlsberg, Mattel and many more rely on their experience and expertise in all aspects of presentation skills training. Kirstie and Richard continue to be fascinated by how everyone, from whatever background or generation, is struggling with the same set of presentation challenges. Together they bring a perfect balance of two things: geekiness and experience. They are geeky about all things associated with the science and art of presenting (especially Richard). They are experienced in the realities of delivering real presentations in real business situations (especially Kirstie).Kirstie and Richard can be contacted via their website; makingpresentations.co.uk"The Versatile Presenter" is their first book. "This book is amazing! You can just dip into it to find a new tip which will give you confidence for your next big moment." Geraldine Huse, Former President, Procter & Gamble, Canada"Improving your presenting capability is, for me, one of the most important career investments we each make. This book outlines a genuinely fresh approach that I hadn't seen before. It's a book and approach that helps regardless of the stage you are at, whether you are taking first steps or are already highly accomplished." Mark Given, Chief Marketing Officer at J Sainsbury's PLC Fellow of the Marketing Society"Any book that helps you get better at presentation skills deserves a place on your bookshelf, but particularly this one." James Mills, Global VP of Sales. Mars Inc."Over 30 years in business, the biggest opportunity I saw was for people to communicate their thinking better. This book can unleash that hidden potential." Peter Yorke, Former Global Head of New Systems Innovation, Nespresso"I am incredulous that this level of innovation is possible in the crowded presentations space. Richard and Kirstie's book has me hooked and eager to experiment with my prez-intent and with one of the 12 prez-types, most of which I've never used such as the Everyman, the Explorer, or the Maverick." Stefanie Parsons, Managing Director Mizzouri GmbH"This book is a step-by-step guide on how to mesmerize different audiences! When presenting, different situations and audiences each require a specific approach; this book is an amazingly easy-to-apply guide to smash any presentation using the proper words, tone, visuals, body language and tactics." Francesco Mantovani, Procter & Gamble Global Learning Technologies and Innovation Leader"Playful and practical. Read this to inject personality into your presentations!" Chantal Tailor, Group Head of HR, TTPKirstie lives on the South Coast with her fiancé; her amazing children are in the process of flying the nest! When not teaching, coaching or writing about presenting, she loves sailing and can usually be found having fun on the water. Pioneer of British comedy. Winner of British Comedy Awards, Oliver Awards, and BAFTA. Richard Pascoe is an experienced business leader who has worked in and with multinational companies, consultancies, charities and agencies. With a background in classic commercial roles (e.g.: sales, insights). He has presented business ideas in small rooms, delivered keynote speeches on large stages and hosted professional conferences, across the globe. Richard, together with his colleague, friend and co-author, Kirstie Hawkes, has been training, coaching and consulting in presentation skills since they first met in 2003. Over the last twenty years Richard and Kirstie have trained many thousands of people in presentation skills, from large to small corporates, from charities and businesses, in over sixty countries across the main continents of the world. Today, companies like Procter & Gamble, Carlsberg, Mattel and many more rely on their experience and expertise in all aspects of presentation skills training. Richard and Kirstie continue to be fascinated by how everyone, from whatever background or generation, is struggling with the same set of presentation challenges. Together they bring a perfect balance of two things: geekiness and experience. They are geeky about all things associated with the science and art of presenting (especially Richard). They are experienced in the realities of delivering real presentations in real business situations (especially Kirstie).Richard and Kirstie can be contacted via their website; makingpresentations.co.ukThe Versatile Presenter is their first book. "This book is amazing! You can just dip into it to find a new tip which will give you confidence for your next big moment." Geraldine Huse, Former President, Procter & Gamble, Canada"This book outlines a genuinely fresh approach that I hadn't seen before. It's a book and approach that helps regardless of the stage you are at, whether you are taking first steps or are already highly accomplished." Mark Given, Chief Marketing Officer at J Sainsbury's PLC Fellow of the Marketing Society"I am incredulous that this level of innovation is possible in the crowded presentations space. Richard and Kirstie's book has me hooked and eager to experiment with my prez-intent and with one of the 12 prez-types, most of which I've never used such as the Everyman, the Explorer, or the Maverick." Stefanie Parsons, Managing Director Mizzouri GmbH"This book is a step-by-step guide on how to mesmerize different audiences! When presenting, different situations and audiences each require a specific approach; this book is an amazingly easy-to-apply guide to smash any presentation using the proper words, tone, visuals, body language and tactics." Francesco Mantovani, Procter & Gamble Global Learning Technologies and Innovation Leader"Playful and practical. Read this to inject personality into your presentations!" Chantal Tailor, Group Head of HR, TTP"What sets this book apart is the way Richard & Kirstie have created a simple but compelling structure to guide you towards becoming a better presenter. Keeping what is uniquely you, but unleashing your potential through a framework with countless examples!" Tesco Global Vice-President, Procter & Gamble"I love the passion and thoughtfulness that Richard and Kirstie have put into this book. They've found a gorgeous way to perfectly mix the art and science of presenting together. The thinking and the frameworks here will work for both seasoned pros and newcomers to presenting (and everyone in between). Most importantly, this book injects fun, craft and inspiration into how you'll think about your next presentation." Adam Bishop, Marketing and Product LeaderRichard lives in Leeds with his wife and their two kids who will soon fly the nest. When not teaching, coaching or writing about presenting, he can be found on local stages performing in musicals, operettas and operas.
Review :
"This book is amazing! You can just dip into it to find a new tip which will give you confidence for your next big moment." Geraldine Huse, Former President, Procter & Gamble, Canada
"This book is based on a novel, perhaps even shocking, concept: you need not - in fact you should not - have the same style of presenting every time you do so." Paul Smith - bestselling author.
"As a salesperson for most of my professional life I wish someone had told me a long time ago that I needed to unfix myself from the 'always-be-selling' mindset in presentations. Let this book help you put the audience at the heart of your communication." James Mills, Global VP of Sales. Mars Inc.
"What makes this book different to the myriad other books on presentation skills? It guides you to work out exactly why you're giving your next presentation, what outcome you want for your audience and helps you choose the most appropriate type of presentation." Chantal Cornelius, National President of the Professional Speaking Association (PSA UK) 2023-2024
"This book outlines a genuinely fresh approach that I hadn't seen before. It's a book and approach that helps regardless of the stage you are at, whether you are taking first steps or are already highly accomplished." Mark Given, Chief Marketing Officer at J Sainsbury's PLC Fellow of the Marketing Society
"This book is a step-by-step guide on how to mesmerize different audiences! When presenting, different situations and audiences each require a specific approach; this book is an amazingly easy-to-apply guide to smash any presentation using the proper words, tone, visuals, body language and tactics." Francesco Mantovani, Procter & Gamble Global Learning Technologies and Innovation Leader
"Amazing to see the applicability of these ideas." Stewart Lee - BAFTA Winning Stand-up Comedian and Writer.
