Prepare to Present Your presentation is fast approaching. And you are progressively becoming more nervous and more stressed. How you prepare for a speaking engagement is critical to the level of success you can expect to achieve. And to the level of anxiety you carry into the event. Prepare to Present tells you how to optimize presentation prep time and adopt a logical, productive process for developing your subject matter. It lays out a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to compiling and structuring your content, vetting and editing your material, and building effective slides and speaking notes. It also covers appropriate modes of presentation, various speaking techniques, and approaches to rehearse and perform your presentation. A solid preparation will allow you to go deeper and get more creative. Above all, it will relax you and ensure that both you and your audience have a positive and rewarding experience.