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Conclusion

Well done you!

You’ve planned a presentation that is truly bespoke to the needs of the people listening. You’ve worked systematically on your skills around calmness, body language, style, storytelling and Q&A. You’ve already done more than most presenters ever do. So be proud of yourself!

The three skills that unlock everything else

Out of everything you’ve practised, there are three skills that lead to rapid development.

The planning questions

The four planning questions at the beginning of Part 1 of this book are the key to structuring presentations. Most of what you’re doing as a speaker is dealing with silent questions and linking your content to benefits. Working through these questions before you think about what ...

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