Things your audience hates about your presentationI0 DESIGNED BY

01Starting with a long intro that's all about you.

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01The first few minutes of a presentation are the most

important.

Start your presentation with a quick introduction to who you are and then reel them in with a compelling opener.

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02Too much focus on facts and not emotions.

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02You won't score points with a data dump.

You might impress your audience with

your sales growth  but they will walk

away remembering how they felt.

People remember stories, not facts.

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03Disorganized content

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03Poor presentation flow will lose your

audience’s attention.

When developing your presentation, outline your content first. This will act as a roadmap that your audience can follow.

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04Transition & animation overload

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04Transitions & animations can create emphasis but too much can be annoying.

Keep it simple. If you’re going to use them, choose one or two that are no-frills

and stick with them the whole way through.

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05Being read to

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05Avoid putting everything on the slide and reading it out

like a script.

Stick with a few key ideas. The visual presentation should only complement your verbal one.

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06Endless charts

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06You can make

more of an impact by removing the chart altogether

and presenting the key takeaways.

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Nothing tunes people out faster than a deck filled with uninspiring charts.

07Lack of humor

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07No matter what

your topic is, don't take yourself too

seriously.

Humor is a powerful tool. Know your audience, draw from relevant anecdotes, and practice your delivery.

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08Lack of passion and enthusiasm

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08If you're not excited about your topic, why should they be?

If your topic doesn't excite you, find

something about it that does.

Don’t fake it - your audience will see

right through it!

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09Too much information

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09People can only retain

three points really well

before their retention drops.

Start by removing the clutter. Each slide should have a clear focal point and any text or graphic should make a strong impact.

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10No engagement or interaction

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10You can engage

your audience with simple gestures like eye contact,

movement around the stage, or discussion.

Communication is a two-way street

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