5 secrets of great presentations

secretsof greatpresentations

98 out of 100 presentations…

...are better off without an audience

The other 2% however...

...inspire, persuade and move people

The next time you speak, be part of that 2%!

How do you get there?

Good presentations follow simple rules

Know your ObjectiveConnect with your OpeningHave a memorable EndUse stunning VisualsRehearse ‘til you drop

#Know yourObjective

You have to know exactly…

…what you want to achieve*! * with your presentation

Your objective should be…

...Clear…

...Specific…

...Persuasive…

...and Single!

Commit all your resources to thisclear, specific, persuasive and single objective...

...and remove all other things.

#Connect with yourOpening

In less than 1 minute from the start…

...you have to prove to your audience...

...that you are worth listening to!

Your opening has to...

...reveal your personal values...

...present your view on the subject...

...and be tailored to your audience!

When your opening...reveals your personal values, ...presents your view, ...and is tailored to your audience

...you will connect!

#Have a memorableEnd

People tend to retain the best...

…the things they hear last!

You can make a memorable ending with...

...a call to action or...

...a summary of the 3 most important issues or...

“ Routes rate me, Not the other way around. ” - Andy Cairns...an inspiring quote.

Whatever ending you choose...

...make it simple, active and clear!

#Use stunningVisuals

Your slides are not meant to help you through your presentation...

...but to help your audience through your presentation!

Do not put your story on your slide...

...but only your core message.

Use images to emphasize your points

Put less detail in your graph...

...but highlight what it is about.

Remember:

...your slides are only the scenery of your performance!

#Rehearse‘til you drop

Good actors rehearse for ages...

...to be able to perform naturally.

...and so should YOU!

REHEARSE...

In front of your colleagues...

...your mirror...

...or your camera.

REHEARSE...

...’til you drop. ;)

When you prepare for your next presentation...

...remember these 5 rules.

You might ask yourself:

Why go through all this trouble?

Because 98 out of 100 presentations...

...are not worth listening to.

But if you make the difference...

...you will inspire, persuade and move people!

Arthur Sevensternarthur@excellentpresenteren.nl www.excellentpresenteren.nl

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5 secrets of great presentations

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