How to speak like a pro, dazzle your audience and get the results you want every time

This book provides all you should know about overcoming nerves, feeling comfortable about yourself in front of an audience, use of presentation equipment and delivering punchy, persuasive presentations that work.

Your complete guide to competent and confident speaking and presenting with expert contributions from: Simon T Bailey (CSP), Paul Bridle (CSP), Alvin Law (CSP), Lesley Everett, Haydee Antezana, Marilyn Snyder, Marija Ruygrok, Clive Simpkins, Alan Stevens (FPSA), Maria Farrugia, Warren Evans (CSP), Jim Cathcart (CSP) and Phillip van Hooser (CSP).

International acclaim:"This book fills a huge market gap. I've not seen any other 'how-to' book on giving speeches or presentations that cover all the elements in such a clear and practical way. Paul's practical advice and tips, and the additional contributions from his associates, some of the world's top professional speakers, give any new (and not so new!) speaker a simple roadmap of steps, actions and skills to master. Use this book and it will help you become a sizzling, effective and polished presenter."

- Robyn Pearce CSP, Past President, International Federation for Professional Speakers. International Speaker and Facilitator

Congruence Publishing www.presentwithconfidence.co.za

Surviving Women Stylishly

Much has been written about relationships. Most of it has been written by women. A great deal of it has been agonizing about... men, and how to understand them. This is puzzling, since men are, mostly, uncomplicated creatures. Most men, on the other hand, understand clearly that it's far more fun simply enjoying women than trying to understand them - that is, if such men are permitted to do so.

Herewith then, an attempt at providing a manual, or at worst a collection of instructions on how to pleasurably survive our fairer companions under a plethora of varying circumstances. Having read this book, a man will understand, exactly how to sail the sea of female emotions at full sail with the wind at their backs, beer in hand. Hopefully, they will become acquainted with a basic set of protocols that will facilitate such fun - and failing that, at least a modicum of sustainable peace.

Cartoons are courtesy of the inimitable Nigel Babb. The book was written, ostensibly for male consumption. Do not be surprised, however, to find your lady, closeted away with her own copy, giggling away uncontrollably (and sheepishly) at the familiarity of the contents.

By the gift of this book upon a Birthday, Christmas, Valentine's or Father's Day to the man in any lady's life, she reveals herself to not only be of enduring humour, but a darn good sport to boot. This would be especially appropriate if either were, for one or other reason, intent on harmonious relationships with their opposite half.

International acclaim: "An utter disgrace. Dismantles in one fell swoop, 55 years of progress made by the Women's Liberation Movement."

- Joan Paddington-Squires, President Womens Liberation Movement of Minnesota.

Congruence Publishing www.gentlemansprerogative.com

Crafting Your Future Landscape

In light of the unprecedented global turmoil we all currently face on so many fronts - economic, social, political, geophysical – it is often very difficult not to lose faith in the future both for ourselves and for the generation that will follow us.

Diamonds in the Dust explores the realities of these very serious challenges at the same time as inviting you, the reader, to go ‘prospecting’ for the ‘diamonds’ of hope that can be found in the dust and rubble of despair – if you know how to look for them.

Each of the eminent authors – all experts in their various fields – approaches these challenges from the perspective of a different discipline or set of life experiences. Some focus on the hard-core issues of business such as dealing with the reality of the multicultural workplace and the minefield of Information Technology, while others explore our physiological response to the stress we are under and provide us with in-depth advice as how to manage this in constructive ways.

Diamonds in the Dust is the voice of sanity in a world gone crazy. Join the authors in their quest to find the diamonds that lie hidden in the dirt. This journey will open your eyes to opportunities you cannot imagine while mired in the self-perpetuating litter of global bad news.

Congruence Publishing www.diamondsinthedust.co.za

The value of outstanding client service in business can not be over emphasized. Whilst a "New Business" approach is the key to growth, in order to pay dividends this focus needs to be balanced with taking care of the customers who paid last month's bills. By focusing on new business while neglecting existing clients, companies are in effect "filling the tub with water while it's unplugged." Paul shows us how the organisations with a customer service culture will prevail, whilst their competitors focusing on new sales, price and bottom line short term profit are likely to experience a diminishing tenure.

He shares seven critical elements of customer service, the importance of effective internal and external communication, and the immense value of the human factor in business.

Congruence Publishing www.pauldutoit.net