pt. 1. The speaking game. The speaking game --
How to come across as a leader --
Understanding your audience --
pt. 2. Organization, writing, and presentation. First steps to organizing your presentation --
Designing the perfect presentation : the power formula --
The strong beginning --
Forging a powerful message --
Talking with pictures --
The conversational approach --
The strong finish --
Getting the message across --
Write like you speak-10 important rules to live by --
The six most common language mistakes --
pt. 3. Delivery. How to beat fear --
Avoiding dangerous speaking traps --
The 18-minute wall : audience attention span --
How to capture your audience --
Keep the momentum going --
The power of silence --
Your image : body language and how to dress --
How to read a prepared text like a pro (and not look like you're reading) --
When to use visual aids --
The correct use of slides and overheads --
Going by the book : how to make a strong book presentation --
How to control your presentation --
A special mention of overheads, flip charts, and conference room wall presentations-and a final word about visual aids --
After the speach : the art of q & a --
Dealing with the media --
Handling hecklers --
Training yourself --
What's it all worth to you?