What do you want to get out of this presentation? I'm not talking about the presentation purpose discussed in the Setting your presentation goal section later in this chapter. Rather, what do you hope to accomplish personally?

Do you want to demonstrate that you are a capable problem-solver? Do you want to establish yourself as a leader? Do you want to gain the respect and admiration of your team? Do you want to confirm that you were the right choice for the job?

Maybe your goals are all of the above and more, but choose the one that is most compelling to you. Write it down in the designated spot on the Presentation Planning Worksheet found in the The presentation planning process section at the beginning of this chapter.