1. The Articulate Executive By Granville N. Toogood A presentation by Ashley Akins

2. How to come across as a Leader The Three C’s Competence  Do you know it? Clarity  Can you feel it?  Can you see it in the future?  The bigger picture? Communication  Can you share it?

3. POWER Formula The key to not looking and sounding like a chump when you make a presentation

4. P unch Start Strong 8 techniques Personal story Illustration Strong statement Rhetorical question Quotation Past Future Humor

5. O ne theme One overriding message Subthemes should tie back to main theme

6. W indows Paint a picture with words Use specific examples

7. E ar Speak conversationally Don’t use corporate, technical, or pompous speech “What you’re really doing is having an enlarged conversation— Even though there may be 100 people listening and even though you may be doing all the talking”

8. R etention End strong 6 Techniques Summary Loop Questions Positive attitude Projection Story

9. How to beat fear “We don’t want to get rid of the butterflies, we just want them to fly “in formation” Love the people Remember that you’re competent Have fun! Pump yourself up

10. Your Image The ultimate communication device before you even open your mouth

11. Body Language Act natural Speak from the heart, not the text Don’t sway Pivot to different portions of the audience It is okay to speak with your hands!

12. How to dress: Men

13. How to dress: Women

14. To conclude… Know what you’re talking about Talk about it like you mean it! Dress like you own it. Also go read this book. Worth the read!