Getting the attention of your audience is the only way you can ask someone for something. When the stakes are high, as they are when you are pitching investors for raise money your business, you can’t afford to be less than perfect.

Imagine my delight when I bumped into Sam Horn at SXSW. She’s a presentation coach, pitch consultant, intrigue expert who also works with women participating inSpringboard Enterprises , an accelerator program for women-led technology, media, and life sciences businesses. I was even more delighted when she told me about  her new book, Got Your Attention?: How to Create Intrigue and Connect with Anyone.

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