How to Make a Boring Subject Interesting : 52 ways even a nerd can be heard (Volume 1) (Paperback)

~ Geni Whitehouse (Author), Amy Moore (Editor), Mary Patterson (Illustrator)

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Product Description

This book is for presenters who want to have more fun with their material, who want to find a way to connect with their audience, who want to be heard.

About the Author

Geni G. Whitehouse, CPA.CITP, CSPM is the Countess of Communication for Even a Nerd Can be Heard in Pleasanton, California. She is a former software executive and a former partner in an Atlanta CPA firm. She has taught payroll to human resource professionals, project management to construction workers, and most recently has helped accountants around the country learn how to Stop the Gerbil Workout. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is an active blogger and frequent lecturer at accounting and technology conferences around the country and is two-time graduate of the Jeff Justice Comedy Workshoppe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: Upton and Blanding Associates; First edition (February 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0692001514
• ISBN-13: 978-0692001516
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,526,455 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This nerd was heard, April 9, 2009

By	K. Jones (Georgia, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm one of those nerds whose presentations are filled with content but not interesting. I had a dry run of my presentation last week with my peers. "Dry" was definitely the word. After the dry run, I utilized this book to help this nerd be more engaging - it worked! It definitely had information in it that I was able to apply immediately to my in-process presentation. Thanks to this book - it went great!

I highly recommend this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for making speeches interesting, March 19, 2009

By	Joey Asher (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This is great book for learning how to make dull subjects interesting. The book has 52 short chapters that are easy to read and have lots of great ideas on how to spice up any subject.

For example, how can you give an interesting presentation on how to work with your technical support department? She recommends creating a game of "Technical Support Jeopardy" and providing cash and prizes for the right answers. Fun idea! There are dozens of ideas like this throughout the book.