Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences

Foreword

Great presentations are like magic. They amaze their audiences. And great presenters are like magicians. In addition to practicing regularly, both are reluctant to reveal the methods behind their performances. Among magicians, it is acceptable to reveal secrets to those who are committed to learning the art and becoming serious magicians. In that same context, Nancy Duarte is offering a one-of-a-kind learning opportunity, available to those who take presentations seriously.

Resonate cracks the code on how to orchestrate the invisible attributes that shape transformative audience experiences.

It all starts with becoming a better storyteller. Possessing the power to influence the beliefs of others and create acceptance of new ideas is timeless. The value of storytelling transcends language and culture. As we move rapidly toward a future of improved connections between people, cross-pollinated creativity, and digital effects, stories still represent the most compelling platform we have for managing our imaginations—and our infinite data. More than any other form of communication, the art of telling stories is an integral part of the human experience. Those who master it are often afforded great influence and enduring legacy.

Nancy Duarte understands how to align ideas to create world-shaping responses. No one else has been so exclusively focused on mastering the presentation space as a discipline, and few have worked across a broader spectrum of client profiles and communication ...