The Presenter Survival Guide: Tips, tools, and a compass for leading adult learning without losing your way (or your mind). Paperback – August 23, 2025

Professional development shouldn’t feel like a root canal — for you or your participants.If you've ever found yourself:Wrestling with imposter syndrome before a big PD sessionPresenting in a freezing room with no chairs or working techCo-leading with someone whose style definitely doesn't match yoursTrying to engage side-talking participants or silence the awkward silences...you are not alone -- and this book is for you.The Presenter Survival Guide is your go-to field manual for navigating the unpredictable, messy, and occasionally hilarious world of presenting to educators. Unlike traditional PD books that gloss over the real-life chaos, this guide embraces it—and gives you the tools to lead anyway.Inside, you'll find:30 common coaching and presenting challenges, from tricky co-presenters to resistant participantsMultiple plans of action for each challenge — because there’s never just one right answerFlexible strategies you can adapt to any setting, audience, or curveballTemplates, time-savers, and workarounds that save your sanityEncouragement, humor, and zero judgmentThis isn’t a book you read cover to cover. It’s one you toss in your bag, flag with sticky notes, and crack open the night before a session (or five minutes before go-time).📘 Whether you’re an instructional coach, teacher leader, PD facilitator, or school administrator, The Presenter Survival Guide will help you lead professional learning your colleagues will actually thank you for. Read more