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FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI

Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the net - presentationzen.com - shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you…

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1 author picked Presentation Zen as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Part of mastering influence with audiences involves visuals because of the prevalence of tools like Power Point and Keynote. I came to realize is this truth: your slides support your talk but should not be the focus.

As I read Presentation Zen, I kept going back to my slide dec to rework every aspect based on my learning. I moved away from the traditional bullet point, text-filled slides with cheesy animation and pictures. I replaced them with beautiful pictures and minimal words to supports my theme. The audience response was a night and day difference!

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