Includes index.

Foundation

Presentation literacy : the skill you can build

Idea building : the gift in every great talk

Common traps : four talk styles to avoid

The throughline : what's your point

Talk tools

Connection : get personal

Narration : the irresistible allure of stories

Explanation : how to explain tough concepts

Persuasion : reason can change minds forever

Revelation : take my breath away!

Preparation process

Visuals : those slides hurt!

Scripting : to memorize or not to memorize?

Run-throughs : wait, I need to rehearse?

Open and close : what kind of impression would you like to make?

On stage

Wardrobe : what should I wear?

Mental prep : how do I control my nerves?

Setup : lectern, confidence monitor, note cards or (gulp) nothing?

Voice and presence : give your words the life they deserve

Format innovation : the promise (and peril) of full-spectrum talks

Reflection

Talk renaissance : the interconnectedness of knowledge

Why this matters : the interconnectedness of people

Your turn : the philosopher's secret