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Foreword xi About the author xiii Thank you! xv Welcome to this book! xvii 1 Influential presenting at a glance 1 Phase 1: Analysis -- Be clear on your goals 15 2 What do you want to achieve from your presentation? 17 Phase 2: Design -- Write your presentation 35 3 Structure your message 37 4 Design your presentation 49 5 Script your presentation in 13 steps 59 6 Watch your language! 119 7 The art of storytelling 135 Phase 3: Delivery -- Captivate your audience 151 8 Warm up your mind 153 9 Warm up your body and voice 165 10 Connect with your audience 175 11 Speak with confidence 183 12 Body language 191 13 Engage and entertain! 207 14 Dealing with difficult people 221 15 Using visual aids 229 16 Setting up the room 253 17 Get some positive feedback 261 18 Summary of How to Present tips 267 And now it's up to you 283 Resources 285 Index 287