Here are five tips when getting started to deliver a business presentation from the Silver Presentation Matrix. The goal is to come across 5 by 5 (Loud & Clear). The tips range from 1 to 5 based on typical behavior: 1. COPY LAST PRESENTATION – You start with your (or someone else’s) last presentation. You […]
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Your appearance matters when presenting. It shouldn’t, but it does. We judge people in a split-second. Over 80% of those judgments come down to just two factors. Fellow speaker Chris Malone explains the phenomenon, “Early humans developed a kind of genius for making two specific kinds of quick judgments: What are the intentions of other
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Did politician Chris Christie unlock the key to vaccine hesitancy? FACT: 40% of people who voted for Trump said they did not plan to get the vaccine compared with 8% of people who voted for Biden. Earlier this year the de Beaumont Foundation decided to find out why. The NPR program “This American Life” reported
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“Facts tell, stories sell.” This quote by Bryan Eisenberg reinforces the importance of leveraging the power of story when presenting. Why? Because leveraging stories makes your message memorable. Memorability is the holy grail of presenting. Here are three things to think about when telling stories: 1. When should you use stories? Answer: Early and often.
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When presenting and using a projector with slides . . . avoid the tractor beam. Unlike Carol Anne in the classic 80’s movie Poltergeist, “Avoid the light.” [Millennial Update – Little Carol Anne climbed into the television at the behest of a ghost] It’s simple, don’t walk in front of the projector. Here are three
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Even though you are at the front of the room as the presenter . . . it’s not about YOU. It’s about what’s in it for the audience. It’s called W.I.I.F.Y. An acronym that stands for “What’s In It For You” the audience member. Why should they give you, the presenter, their attention? What value
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Should you use images when you present? I use copious amounts when I deliver keynotes and workshops. Fellow speaker Todd Dewett, PhD uses zero. Is there a correct way? As with most things in life… it depends. I’ll make the case for using images. The biggest reason is memorability. When you present, the goal should
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What can Steve Jobs teach us about presentation skills? The answer is plenty. In fact, Carmine Gallo wrote an entire book that breaks down lessons from the man. There is plenty to learn. One is a simple fact that Steve was not born a great presenter. He worked on his presentation skills and improved over
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“Facts tell, stories sell.” This quote by Bryan Eisenberg reinforces the importance of leveraging the power of story when presenting. Why? Because leveraging stories makes your message memorable. Memorability is the holy grail of presenting. Here are three things to think about when telling stories: 1. When should you use stories? Answer: Early and often.
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You’ve just finished a business presentation. Perhaps it was a sales pitch, a conference presentation, or a divisional update. People nodded as you finished. Some may have come up and congratulated you on the pitch, update, or talk, so you’re feeling good. You’re convinced you did a good job communicating your message and you’re ready
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