
WWHW, Why, What, How-To, What-If

If you're still having trouble with this Why section (about 5 minutes for a 1 hour presentation and about 1-2 minutes for a 10-20 minute presentation), here's my usual go-to: tell a quick story about how you changed your mind about something. A mindset shift!
Robert Plank • WWHW, Why, What, How-To, What-If
AIDA conforms to WWHW perfectly: Why is this important? What is the problem you're about to explain? How is this problem solved? And what-if I buy this solution right now?
Robert Plank • WWHW, Why, What, How-To, What-If
HOOK: something catchy, short and to the point that immediately draws people in to what you're presenting.
Robert Plank • WWHW, Why, What, How-To, What-If
Start with a bang: something your audience relates to that can later relate to their wants, needs, and desires.
Robert Plank • WWHW, Why, What, How-To, What-If
This story needs to be EMOTIONAL. The most straightforward approach is panic and fear.
Robert Plank • WWHW, Why, What, How-To, What-If
Why section: gets attention, states the problem but does not yet unpack it What section (current stage): unpacks/describes the problem at hand, introduces the solution but does not quite unpack it yet How-To section (coming up): we're beyond "problem" mode and are unpacking the solution (the steps) to solve this problem, but we end with the problem
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Have the discipline to get started and the motivation kicks in when you see progress. Even outlining or decision-making is progress.
Robert Plank • WWHW, Why, What, How-To, What-If
Intentional Chaos: Wake People Up With Weirdness
Robert Plank • WWHW, Why, What, How-To, What-If
Then, you are constantly selling that audience member (Singular! Don't think about the masses -- think about the PERSON!) to continue listening for just a few minutes more.