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Chapter 1

Beginning your presentation

Audience members are often preoccupied. This chapter explains the best way get their attention and describes the key components of a strong beginning.
7 Lessons
13:51 min
Beginning your presentation intro
0:23 min
What not to do
2:47 min
Using a grabber
2:48 min
Why you need an overview
1:40 min
The credibility issue
3:47 min
What's in it for them (WIIFT)?
2:26 min
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Chapter 2

Ending your presentation

People tend to remember what they heard first and last, so make your ending count. Here we guide your through a two-step process to create a strong and lasting final impression.
4 Lessons
7:17 min
Ending your presentation intro
0:23 min
What not to do
2:30 min
Key components of a good ending
4:24 min
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Chapter 3

Preparation and planning

Never wing it! Preparation and planning are crucial. This chapter highlights how to prepare and plan an effective and engaging presentation.
7 Lessons
15:08 min
Preparation and planning intro
0:27 min
Assessing your audience
2:42 min
Using the analog approach
2:51 min
Determining your core message
2:44 min
Harnessing your passion
2:58 min
Avoiding a data dump
3:26 min
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Chapter 4

Designing effective slides

Presentation apps can be powerful tools, but your slides should not overshadow your content. Learn the benefits of simplicity in slide design, and what to include in handouts.
6 Lessons
9:22 min
Designing effective slides intro
0:27 min
Visual aid or stand-alone?
2:06 min
Why simplicity is best
3:32 min
Displaying data
1:51 min
Slides versus handouts
1:26 min
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Chapter 5

Bringing your content alive

Your audience can only accept so much information without losing focus. This chapter teaches you various ways to engage your audience and keep their attention.
5 Lessons
10:48 min
Bringing your content alive intro
0:27 min
Stories and case studies
3:45 min
Quotes and statistics
3:26 min
Humor and examples
3:10 min
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Chapter 6

Practice, practice, practice

Great speakers spend many hours practicing to look so effortless. This chapter demonstrates behind-the-scenes strategies for effective practice and delivery of great presentations.
6 Lessons
12:21 min
Practice, practice, practice intro
0:26 min
The value of practice
3:00 min
How to practice
3:03 min
Getting feedback
3:32 min
Knowing when you are ready
2:20 min
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Chapter 7

Managing fear and anxiety

Even the most seasoned speaker experiences some stage fright. Learn how fear and anxiety can not only benefit the speaker but also help prevent a bland and boring presentation.
5 Lessons
7:39 min
Managing fear and anxiety intro
0:29 min
The benefits of fear and anxiety
2:43 min
Reducing pre-presentation stress
2:05 min
Keeping calm and focused
2:22 min
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Chapter 8

Presenting with finesse

Presenting skillfully can be challenging. You will learn how to avoid slide reading, communicate take-away messages, transition effectively, and use valuable software tips and tricks.
9 Lessons
13:06 min
Presenting with finesse intro
0:29 min
Connecting with your audience
1:16 min
Avoiding slide reading
1:14 min
Determining your take-away
1:59 min
Planning slide transitions
2:00 min
Using the B key
2:19 min
Jumping from slide to slide
1:42 min
Considering Murphy's law
2:07 min
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Chapter 9

Handling questions

Handling questions can be stressful for some speakers. This chapter shows the best way to get questions from the audience and an effective strategy for answering them.
4 Lessons
6:13 min
Handling questions intro
0:24 min
The ABCs of handling questions
3:14 min
How to get questions
2:35 min
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Chapter 10

Avoiding the seven deadly speaker mistakes

Some speaker mistakes are minor and will go unnoticed; commit any of the seven deadly mistakes, your presentation is doomed to fail! Learn how to avoid these deadly mistakes.
9 Lessons
12:29 min
Avoiding the seven deadly speaker mistakes intro
0:19 min
Laziness
1:50 min
Envy
2:27 min
Lust
1:19 min
Gluttony
1:32 min
Greed
1:59 min
Wrath
1:39 min
Pride
1:24 min
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