Deliver Breakthrough Presentations

Use this workbook and its straightforward techniques to craft and deliver breakthrough presentations that effectively communicate key messages to your audience. This workbook guides you through each step to create talks that hook your audience from the beginning and keep them listening attentively until the conclusion. From the idea phase through to the construction of your final slide deck, pages and guidance are provided to outline your schedule, key ideas, and visual elements that enhance your story. Emphasis is placed on the organization of your material into slides with an aesthetically appealing template and compelling visuals. Workbook pages range from lined journal pages for jotting down ideas to structured slide outlines. Categories of unconventional openings to start your talk are given so you can immediately grab your audience's attention. Guidance is provided such as a maximum number of words to include on any given slide. Slides are visual elements that aid in the telling of your story, and this workbook encourages you to think through and define those elements which are critical to differentiate your talk from others. This workbook is for students, freelancers, and professionals of all experience levels who wish to improve their presentation skills and delivery. It will help you think through the most important concepts you want to communicate, and how best to tell your story to accomplish your goal. Each workbook has pages to outline six different presentations. You may have the greatest idea in the world, however you almost always need to communicate that idea to others. In fact, you will likely have to present it multiple times to different stakeholders. Each of these talks may have various desired outcomes. Use this workbook to help define key messages for different audiences. Define the key takeaway for each, and watch your idea flourish.Templates and guidance provided for all types of talks including proposals, decision-making, teaching and educational, informational, persuasive, and progress reporting.