Ray Hull, Wichita State University professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, understands that most people fear presenting in front of an audience more than anything else.

This is what prompted him to co-author "The Art of Presentation: Your Competitive Edge" with New York Times best-selling author Jim Stovall. This book follows “The Art of Communication,” which they co-authored in 2016 as the first in the personal development series.

“Presenting is such a critically important part of what any professional does,” said Hull. “Whatever we do in our life, we’ll have to present at some time or other. People need to know how to do that.”

Whether a job requires formal presentations or not, Hull says that presenting includes things as simple as walking into a room to meet new clients. People often make their appraisal of someone based off of the first two minutes of interaction, so it’s crucial to present yourself well.

“The Art of Presentation” includes advice on how to prepare, execute and end presentations well. It also discusses the art of using a microphone, presenting on a stage and knowing what the audience wants to hear.

The book is available online and in bookstores around the country and can be found as an eBook or audiobook on Amazon.