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"Using David Greenberg's techniques, I now present technical
information that holds the audience's interest."
- Hal Platt, Senior Applications Manager, American Software

"I speak frequently on dry legal topics. David has given
 me techniques to keep audience riveted."
- James Kelly, Attorney, Kelly Law Firm, P.C.

This book is not about the technical aspects of PowerPoint (there are plenty of books on that topic elsewhere). I have been a fulltime professional speaker and presentation coach for nearly 20 years and I've had to listen to hundreds of really bad presentations. My guess is that you've had to listen to many of them as well.

I wrote Death by PowerPoint! to provide busy people with simple tools they can use to transform ho-hum presentations into ones that really sizzle. I'm not talking about goofy ideas that will detract from your credibility and professionalism, but quite the opposite.

What you get are 60 of my best proven strategies to capture and maintain your listeners' undivided attention and deliver amazing presentations every time, whether you're addressing one person, a small group, or an audience of thousands.

In less than 30 minutes, you'll learn how to:

• Eliminate data dumps by asking yourself one vitally important question (Page 8)
• Avoid boring your audience to tears (page 10)
• Organize your presentation with one of the best methods available (Page 11)
• Open your presentation with a compelling attention-grabber (Page 12)
• Increase interaction with your audience so they stay awake and learn (Page 13)
• Include the most important phrases that perk-up listeners' ears (Page 14)
• Apply the incredibly simple and powerful "P. I. E. Formula" to make each point clear and memorable (Page 16)
• Transition smoothly so that your listeners can follow easily (Page 17)
• Master question-and-answer sessions so that you look confident and credible (Page 18)
• End your presentations with a bang, not a whimper (Page 19)
• Incorporate stories to illustrate your points so everyone "sees" what you mean (Page 20)
• Make statistics interesting so they have tremendous impact (Page 21)
• Introduce new and complex ideas using a simple method that ensures they are easily understood (Page 22)
• Apply the 75% rule to ensure you never run long or bore your audience (Page 23)
• Use the the singular most powerful word to gain attention and interest (Page 24)
• Use the second most powerful word to gain attention and interest (Page 25)
• Wake-up listeners by asking them the right type of questions (Page 26)
• Build suspense with phrases that get listeners on the edge of their chairs (Page 28)
• Incorporate the incredible power of the pause by using a little known trick (Page 29)
• Turn otherwise boring presentations into fun and exciting events (Page 32)
• Design handouts that are not just a duplication of your screens, but instead a powerful method for maintaining your audience's attention from start to finish (Page 35)
• Avoid the killer words "I know you can't see this in the back" (Page 37)
• Where you should focus your eyes for maximum impact (Page 40)
• Use the "Three T's" to help listeners stay focused on your message (Page 41)
• Apply what game show hosts have known for years about maintaining interest (Page 42)
• Design four different screens that turn boring numbers into compelling and memorable information (Page 43)
• Energize a tired group (Page 45)
• Use the one little known keystroke on your keyboard that will help you connect with listeners better than virtually anything else you can do (Page 47)
• Ensure that your listeners understand your message (Page 50)
• Stand in the most powerful positions for conveying authority and credibility (Page 56)
• Eliminate "ums," "ahs," and "you knows" that can kill your credibility (Page 57)
• Use the power of your voice to keep listeners focused on your every word (Page 58)
• Answer the age-old question "What do I do with my hands?" (Page 59)
• Present your ideas confidently and convincingly (Page 62)
• Recover with confidence when (not if) Murphy's Laws take over (Page 63)
• Plan the right length of time to speak in order to have the most impact (Page 67)