This text offers field-proven presentation tips and communication skills, from two of today's top corporate coaches. Every business situation is both a presentation and a chance to leave a positive impression. In "Talk Your Way to the Top", corporate communications gurus Kevin Daley and Laura Daley-Caravella give readers the know-how to recognize and maximize the opportunities they face throughout the day. Each chapter represents a specific situation, from running a meeting to disagreeing with the boss, and outlines the steps needed to handle it with poise, skill, and success. Communication has a tremendous impact on how professionals are judged. "Talk Your Way to the Top" gives them the skills they need to: know when and where to speak up - versus when to shut up; convey passion and make it contagious; and connect with an audience on multiple levels.