You told us that finding the story/narrative that ties your deck/presentation together was a major pain. So let's learn from the experts: Annette @TheStoryFactor shares the 6 kinds of story at the heart of all communication...
Story 1: Who I Am.
What qualities earn you the right to influence this person? Tell them about a time/place/event that provides evidence that you have these qualities. Reveal who you are, as a person. Get personal. People need to know who you are before they can trust you...