Foreword xiiiAbout the Author xvThank You! xviiIntroduction: Welcome to This Book xix1. Persuasive presenting at a glance 1Phase 1: Analysis: Be clear on your goals 172. Working out what you want to achieve from your presentation 19Phase 2: Design: Write your presentation 433. Structure your message 454. Design your presentation 555. Script your presentation 656. Finalising your Persuasion Blueprint 1237. Watch your language! 1358. The art of storytelling 153Phase 3: Delivery: Captivate your audience 1699. Warm up your mind 17110. Warm up your body and voice 18311. Managing your nerves 19512. Speak with confidence 20313. Congruent body language 21114. Engage and entertain 22715. Dealing with difficult people 24116. Using visual aids 24917. Setting up the room for live presentations 27318. Getting positive feedback 27919. Delivering your message virtually 28520. Engaging online audiences 301And now it's up to you 323Appendix: Presenter checklist 327Index 333
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