Present visual stories that transform audiences, which illuminates the art and power of storytelling for creating change. Duarteresonate sample chapter by john wiley and sons issuu. She is also the author of 4 books about how to do this. With over a quarter million presentations under her belt, including notable ones like al gores an inconvenient truth, nancy duarte reigns supreme as the worlds most soughtafter presentation expert. Recently, nancy paid a visit to hubspot in preparation for her appearance as keynote speaker at 2011 hugs, and shared a bit of her wisdom on what sets apart great presentations from average ones. Oct 31, 2012 presentation expert nancy duarte, who gave the ted talk the secret structure of great talks, has built her career helping people express their ideas in presentations. Present visual stories that transform audiences by.
Present visual stories that transform audiences, is a prequel to the bestselling slide. Present visual stories that transform audiences paperback september 28, 2010. When the dotcom crash happened in 2001, jim collins book good to great had come out. Author nancy duarte explains the methodology to make any type of presentation connect better with an audience. Oct, 2010 hot off the press, nancy duartes book, resonate, present visual stories that transform audiences is quite simply, remarkable. In this talk, presentation expert nancy duarte shares practical lessons on how to make a powerful calltoaction. Resonate is a mustread for anyone who has to stand before an audience and persuade. Nancy duarte made me think and reevaluate my own presentation design style, which i think is a compliment to her new book. Resonate by nancy duarte slide by nancy duarte knockout presentations by. Leaders, including those of 25 of the top 35 brands, rely on duarte to bring their stories to vivid life and infuse their communications with empathy.
This talk was presented to a local audience at tedxeast, an independent event. Nancy duartes new release will resonate with readers for. Resonate by nancy duarte, 9780470632017, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. You could either call me an intuitive leader or probably more accurately a counterintuitive one. Duarte resonate present visual stories that transform. Nancy duartes firm, duarte design, has created over a quarter of a million presentations for organizations and thought leaders around the world. Nancy duarte is the founder of duarte design, one of the worlds leading presentation design companies. For some people, the book might be enough, but i wanted more help, so i took the duarte persuasive presentations ecourse.
It is also the second book of hers which i strongly recommend you read immediately. Oct 11, 2010 nancy duarte is the founder of duarte design, one of the worlds leading presentation design companies. Sep 29, 2010 nancy s much awaited book resonate has just been released, and is a prequel to her bestselling book, slide. Genentech, kaiser permanente, sunpower, humana, intel, symantec and twitter. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Since 1988, nancy duarte s awardwinning firm has created over a quarter of a million presentations that have shaped the perception of the worlds leading brands and thought leaders. The art and science of creating great presentations 2008, resonate.
Present visual stories that transform audiences nancy duarte so why then do so many audiences leave feeling like theyve wasted their time. Nancy duarte has been teaching people the secrets of creating compelling presentations for many years. The presentation form is used as an analysis tool throughout the book and is visually expressed as a sparkline a term developed by edward tufte. Just as the authors first book helped presenters become. Nancys much awaited book resonate has just been released, and is a prequel to her bestselling book, slide. This smart, insightful book will teach you how to use the power of story to recast your thinking and reinvigorate your presentations. Apr 16, 2012 nancy duartes book resonate provides the reader with tools to create presentations that will continue to sound with their audience and ultimately lead to the acceptance of your idea. Each of her 9 rules are so clearly defined and described that they feel tangible, like something you can hold in your hands, turn around and examine from different angles, and view with awe. She is the ceo of duarte design, a design firm which specializes in presentations. Nancy duarte, speaker, presenter, and ceo of duarte design, shares her experience on why stories are still important. The secret structure of great talks ted by nancy duarte. Oct 07, 2010 nancy duartes new book resonate arrived in my mail box a few days ago, and ive been racing through it ever since.
From the i have a dream speech to steve jobs iphone launch, many great talks have a common structure that helps their message resonate with listeners. Duarte has trained individuals and organizations within the financial, healthcare, pharmaceutical. As a persuasion specialist, she cracked the code for effectively incorporating story patterns into business. Early on, she cites a survey suggesting that as many as 86% of executives say that communication clearly impacts their careers. Present visual stories that transform audiences duarte. It should immediately join the shelf of great books for serious students of. The art and science of creating great presentations, a criticallyacclaimed book on presentation.
This issue has resonated with voters more than any other. I then read nancys book resonate and became even more interested in how to incorporate story and tension into my presentations. Duarte explains how the classic hero on a journey story can be used as the basis for any presentation, and explains how positive tension can be generated and maintained by. Presentation expert nancy duarte, who gave the ted talk the secret structure of great talks, has built her career helping people express their ideas in presentations. In our interview, nancy provides insights into effective storytelling. Presentations are meant to inform, inspire, and persuade audiences. In the meantime, take a moment to ponder nancys golden rule. Duarte recognizes that the majority of presentations are full of too much information, poorly structured and downright boring. You can literally leave out as a coffee table book.
Presentation design, training and storytelling agency duarte. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a book. The book combines conceptual thinking and inspirational design, with insightful case. With resonate, learn how to transform any presentation into an engaging journey. Duarte is the author of several books, including slide. Duarte design is one of the largest design firms and womanowned businesses in silicon valley, and its clients include. Resonant is defined by merriamwebster as continuing to sound. As nancy duarte knows better than anyone, its not about the slides.
Dec 21, 2010 so imagine my delight when my publisher sent me a copy of the new book, resonate, by nancy duarte. Never deliver a presentation you wouldnt want to sit through yourself. Nancy duartes new book resonate arrived in my mail box a few days ago, and ive been racing through it ever since. Nancy duartes book resonate provides the reader with tools to create presentations that will continue to sound with their audience and ultimately lead to the acceptance of your idea. All too often, presentations dont resonate with the audience and move them to transformative action.
Present visual stories that transform audiences, is a. Mar 21, 20 nancy duarte, speaker, presenter, and ceo of duarte design, shares her experience on why stories are still important. Present visual stories that transform audiences is the second book from presentation superhero nancy duarte. Hot off the press, nancy duartes book, resonate, present visual stories that transform audiences is quite simply, remarkable. As the first author to release a business book on interactive platforms, im hoping to change the way readers experience content. Its an oversized book with heavy glossy pages and color photos and diagrams on every single page. Presentations are a powerfully persuasive tool, and when packaged in a story. Present visual stories that transform audiences by duarte, nancy isbn. Nancy duarte is one of the preeminent storytellers in american business and the acclaimed author of slide. Nancy duarte shares how to design your content so it. Each of her 9 rules are so clearly defined and described that they feel tangible, like something you can hold in your hands, turn around and examine from different angles. Resonate, nancy duarte problemsolution climatic causeeffect and more. Nancy duarte is the founder of the design firm duarte, inc.
Written by nancy duarte, president and ceo of duarte design, the firm that created the presentation for al gores oscarwinning film, an inconvenient truth, this book is full of practical approaches to visual story development that can be applied by anyone. Dont present, resonate nancy duartes resonate webook is free, online. Discover our presentation design, storytelling, and training services. Since 1988, nancy duartes awardwinning firm has created over a quarter of a million presentations that have shaped the perception of the worlds leading brands and thought leaders. Duarte emphasizes that 1 stories convey meaning and 2 the audience is the hero. Daniel pink, author of drive, when, a whole new mind. In resonate, nancy looks at the concept of creating better stories so that you can end up with more effective presentations.
Just as the authors first book helped presenters become visual communicators, resonate helps you make a strong connection with your audience and lead them to purposeful action. Tech, and worked with al gore to develop the presentation that became the academy award winning documentary an inconvenient truth. Present visual stories that transform audiences is one of those books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
As a persuasion specialist, she cracked the code for. Jul 02, 20 since 1988, nancy duarte s awardwinning firm has created over a quarter of a million presentations that have shaped the perception of the worlds leading brands and thought leaders. Resonate is the book to read before you read slide. In addition to story crafting im a fan of design and this is best designed book ive seen in a long, long time. Even if all your presenting is done with powerpoint, focusing on the story instead of the slides is the real secret to being a compelling presenter and communicator. Attention elearning folks and anyone creating any kind of presentations for any purpose. And she has also shared her expertise in popular books including slide. Shes written five bestselling books and four have won awards. The clapboard icon denotes areas where the author has shared behindthescenes facts and stories from the making of this book, duarte, inc.
She has culled this experience into a new book, resonate. Read resonate online by nancy duarte books free 30day trial. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Im so excited to release a free multimedia version of my book resonate.