Do you have fear of speaking in public? Are your pitches not being well received? Are your presentation skills missing something? Great speakers are made, not born, and so are great presentations and pitches. In this extremely practical session, veteran public speakers from many walks of life will show you how to transform your career, obtain funding for your project or start-up, and promote your cause. We’ll analyze great speeches from history, review what makes a truly great presentation or pitch, and discuss conventional wisdom on public speaking and phenomena such as TED talks. We’ll also share a list of things NOT to do. Finally, we’ll offer advice that you can use immediately.