The document outlines common presentation mistakes that audiences dislike, including long intros, excessive focus on data over emotions, disorganized content, and overuse of transitions or charts. It emphasizes the importance of engaging the audience with clear messaging, storytelling, and maintaining enthusiasm. Key suggestions include simplifying content, incorporating humor, and encouraging audience interaction.

1. Things your
audience hates about
your presentation
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2. 01Starting with
a long intro
that's all
about you.
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3. 01
The 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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4. 02Too much
focus on
facts and not
emotions.
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5. 02
You 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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6. 03Disorganized
content
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7. 03
Poor 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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8. 04Transition &
animation
overload
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9. 04
Transitions &
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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10. 05Being
read to
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11. 05
Avoid 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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12. 06Endless
charts
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13. 06
You 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.

14. 07Lack of
humor
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15. 07
No 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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16. 08Lack of
passion and
enthusiasm
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17. 08
If 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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18. 09Too much
information
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19. 09
People 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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20. 10No
engagement
or interaction
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21. 10
You 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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