...The clear and concise methodology you will find in this book quickly helped me become more effective. I immediately started relating to my audiences better, found myself more comfortable, and was more effective at getting my message across. There is a measure of genius in the simplicity of creating presentations that "answer questions" versus "spewing data". I believe you will find yourself, as I did, more at ease in front of the room, because it becomes more of a conversation than a presentation. Nothing could be easier. I also found that the techniques in this book work in every communication medium; whether it's a live presentation, conference call, or a video conference... From the Foreword by Valarie Hegarty, Managing Partner, Innovative Strategies LLC.