Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever, Karen Hough
Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever, Karen Hough
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Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever
Break the Rules, Make Mistakes, and Win Them Over

Author: Karen Hough

Narrator: Sarah Welborn

Unabridged: 3 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 03/18/2025


Synopsis

Karen Hough doesn't want you to be "perfect." People fear public speaking because they worry about having to conform to all sorts of handed-down rules that tie them up in knots and put their audiences to sleep. It's authenticity and passion that win people over, she says, not "polish." But you can't be authentic if you’re following guidelines that drain the life and personality out of your presentation.

Hough debunks over a dozen myths about presenting to make it more fun and natural for everyone. She explains how practicing in front of a mirror makes you worse, why you should never end with questions, and much more. She includes true stories of people who not only were able to become great presenters by being "bad" but actually came to enjoy it! Like them, by following Karen Hough's wise and witty advice, you'll be able to tear up the old rules and embrace and develop your own style. You'll be freed to be a living, breathing, occasionally clumsy human being whose enthusiasm is powerful and infectious.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ahmad on June 09, 2021

Man, just reading some of the unorthodox practices listed in this book has got my heart pumping and my adrenaline racing. Karen Hough, through her acumen and erudition, research and anecdotes alerts and guides the reader to liberate themselves from the cliched and restrictive rules of presenting. S......more

Goodreads review by Lorena on January 04, 2016

For anyone who wants to become a better presenter or, more largely, a better communicator, this is a valuable book. It moves away from the absolutes that people hear all the time (i.e. imagine your audience in their underwear) and provides some more reasonable and realistic suggestions. Recommended......more

Goodreads review by Jeffrey on April 26, 2025

The central theme of "Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever" by Karen Hough is to embrace authenticity and passion in presentations, rather than striving for "perfect" polish. The book challenges traditional presentation rules and encourages individuals to break free from rigid guidelines, making public sp......more

Goodreads review by Anonymous reader on February 27, 2021

Great read for those looking to improve in presentations. This book was recommended on monster.co.uk to improve public speaking whether it’s presenting a topic at work or going for a job interview. This book also gives great tips on video conferencing which is now used more widely. The book it’s sel......more

Goodreads review by Mary on May 06, 2017

If you have read/taken more than 1-2 trainings on public speaking, there is probably nothing new here. However, this slim, easy to read book neatly summarizes (with good examples) tips for making better speeches/presentations, such as know your audience (backgrounds, expectations), why they should l......more