Becoming a Better Presenter

• How human nature affects communication
  
• Presentations: the slide/speaker duo

Foundations

• Presentation Literacy
  
• Four Talk Styles to Avoid
  
• Talk Tools: Narration, Explanation, Persuation, Revelation

Preparation

• Idea Building: The Gift in Every Great Talk
  
• Start with "Why"...
  
• What's Your Point?
  
• First Things First
  
• Find a Structure
  
• Visuals
  
• Mental Prep: How Do I Control My Nerves?
  
• Setup

Connect with an Audience: Connect with the People

• The Art of Being Completely Present
  
• Connection: Get Personal
  
• Connecting with an Audience
  
• Resonate: Connect before Giving the Presentation
  
• Connect with Punch, Presence and Projection

Get Engaged: Engage People 

• Make it a Story
  
• The Need for Engagement
  
• Engage with Passion, Proximity, and Play

Sustain

• Sustain with Pace and Participation
  
• Make it Stand Out
  
• Voice and Presence

End with a Finish

To Sum Up

• Do not Lose Yourself in "Presentation Rules"
  
• The Journey Begins
  
• Scripting and Run-Throughs
  
• Continuous Improvement with Persistence
  
• Format Innovation