Question: What's one lesser known tip for giving an incredible presentation (to anyone)?
Question: What's one lesser known tip for giving an incredible presentation (to anyone)?
Make Your Closing Creative
"Too many presenters focus on the opening or body of their presentation but miss out on a huge opportunity in the closing. It's the last impression your audience will have of you -- make it count."
@moneycrashers
Smile and Breathe
"Show that you're relaxed, happy to be there and having fun. If you can exude calm, confident energy, your audience will feel at ease and be able to truly hear what you're saying. If you get pre-presentation jitters (like many of us do), give your adrenaline something to do by clenching and opening your fists a few times and taking three of the deepest, slowest breaths you possibly can. "
@Jenny_Blake
Know that Less Is More
"No one ever stands up after a presentation and says, "If only that had been longer!" And they don't say, "Man, if only those slides had been more densely packed with crucial but nigh-impossible-to-parse information!" If you have to use PowerPoint or Keynote or some kind of slide app, limit each slide to one single image or very few words. The message should come from you -- not the slides."
@dannyboice
Improvise
"Obviously you don’t want to go into any presentation unprepared, but once you have your content down, you need to have the confidence to stray. A presentation isn’t a monologue; it’s a dialogue between you and your audience. Closely watch the audience's reaction, and adjust your presentation accordingly. When they seem bored, pivot. When they seem engaged, stay on that track. "
@EarlyGrowthFS
Have Everyone Close Their Laptops
"You might give the best presentation in the world, but no one will pay attention if their laptops are open. If you're presenting, it's your floor, and you make the rules. Politely ask everyone to close their laptops. You will then have their full focus and attention. At that point, the pressure is on you to provide a helpful and worthy presentation!"
@mitchgordongo
