When you need to start building the outline and content of your presentation you may get trapped in sitting behind your computer staring at an empty page or getting distracted by e-mail, messages popping up, or checking articles / videos on the web. Sometimes it is best to get rid of all distractions. Shut-down you computer and take an old-fashioned pen and paper and start writing, words, themes and flow-charts of your presentation. If you start with the big picture and the end in mind the rest will follow. Need inspiration for your upcoming presentation? The book Public Speaking Excellence includes tips and trick for getting creative and develop great content for your presentation.

