Speak Up! - by Amit Rawal (Hardcover)

About the Book

A succinct and evidence-based guide to how individuals with dyslexia and dyspraxia can design and deliver more effective and inclusive presentations.

Book Synopsis

Presentations are daunting. Regardless of whether you are a student presenting in your seminar for the first time, or a seasoned executive laying out your team's strategy for the next quarter, presenting will likely induce anxiety.

For individuals with dyslexia or dyspraxia, giving presentations can be even more intimidating. Research shows that these diagnoses can affect areas such as social communication, processing and comprehension.

Drawing from comprehensive academic research, personal experience with dyslexia and dyspraxia (including years of speech therapy) and work as an educator, the author represents a rare combination of lived insight and evidence-based practice. Speak Up! not only explains why presenting can feel difficult for neurodivergent individuals, it shows how to turn those challenges into powerful advantages. At the same time, it equips you with the skills to design and deliver presentations that resonate with diverse audiences, including those who may process information differently.

Speak Up! breaks down the art of presenting into accessible, actionable steps. You will learn how to craft impactful openings, build unique, emotionally resonant content, communicate with clarity and close presentations with confidence. You will also discover the often-overlooked technical aspects of delivery, such as body language, pacing and vocal control.

Inclusivity is a vital aspect of delivering effective presentations, and each chapter of this book integrates insights from neuroscience, cognitive psychology and communication research to offer techniques that truly work for both presenters and audience members. Whether you're a student, educator, leader, learning designer or just someone who wants to feel more confident when speaking, this insightful text provides you with the tools to connect, inspire and communicate with impact.

About the Author

Dr Amit Rawal is Lecturer in Management (Entrepreneurship and Coaching) at Bayes Business School, City University, UK. Amit is a dyslexic and dyspraxic individual who has overcome early speech struggles. He now specialises in teaching communication, soft skills, and entrepreneurship as a Lecturer and via his own social enterprise: www.1takemotivation.com.