If you're delivering presentations, workshops or webinars, preparation is half the battle. With the right materials and techniques, you'll be on the road to creating and delivering your best presentation. Learn actionable strategies to craft a clear and compelling message, tips to design a better slide deck and tactics to appear more confident and engaging.
(Session presented at Laserfiche Empower 2015 conference)
Stop Breaking The Basic Rules of PresentingNed Potter
Blog post at http://bit.ly/hGhaFK. Some people are confident public speakers, other people get nervous. Either way, you still see a lot of people breaking the most basic rules of presenting, and those presentations would be a lot better if they didn't.
How to deliver a great speech (every time)Hugh Culver
A speech can instruct, inspire, and move audiences to action. After delivering 2,000 speeches I discovered how to take the mystery out of delivering a great speech. Learn 11 proven ways to deliver a great speech (every time).
Giving a presentation? It’s your job to keep people’s attention, but in our world of consistent sensory input, that’s becoming increasingly difficult to do. Winning over the hearts and minds of a distracted audience requires a killer presentation that makes both eyes and ears perk. Incorporate these elements in every PowerPoint presentation you create to make people forget about their email inbox and incoming texts for five minutes.
Want to hire someone to do the work instead? Looking for work as a Presentation Specialist? Contact ArtisanTalent.com today.
This short PowerPoint presentation shows five great ways to get the attention of your audience during your speech or sales pitch.
Try them out in your next speech and you will see how you can engage your audience with these simple tips.
This presentation was created 100% in PowerPoint by my presentation design agency Slides. We are based in Spain (Europe) but have clients worldwide.
Drop me an email and we will discuss your project.
Stop Breaking The Basic Rules of PresentingNed Potter
Blog post at http://bit.ly/hGhaFK. Some people are confident public speakers, other people get nervous. Either way, you still see a lot of people breaking the most basic rules of presenting, and those presentations would be a lot better if they didn't.
How to deliver a great speech (every time)Hugh Culver
A speech can instruct, inspire, and move audiences to action. After delivering 2,000 speeches I discovered how to take the mystery out of delivering a great speech. Learn 11 proven ways to deliver a great speech (every time).
Giving a presentation? It’s your job to keep people’s attention, but in our world of consistent sensory input, that’s becoming increasingly difficult to do. Winning over the hearts and minds of a distracted audience requires a killer presentation that makes both eyes and ears perk. Incorporate these elements in every PowerPoint presentation you create to make people forget about their email inbox and incoming texts for five minutes.
Want to hire someone to do the work instead? Looking for work as a Presentation Specialist? Contact ArtisanTalent.com today.
This short PowerPoint presentation shows five great ways to get the attention of your audience during your speech or sales pitch.
Try them out in your next speech and you will see how you can engage your audience with these simple tips.
This presentation was created 100% in PowerPoint by my presentation design agency Slides. We are based in Spain (Europe) but have clients worldwide.
Drop me an email and we will discuss your project.
Telling stories: Custom learning scenarios with immersive narratives and gami...Brightwave Group
How can large-scale learning solutions still provide the unique and personalised learning experiences today's learner expects?
Access the full webinar recording here:
http://www.brightwavegroup.com/past-events/telling-stories-custom-learning-scenarios-with-immersive-narratives-and-gamification/index.html
As part of a series of webinars run by the Learning and Skills Group, Brightwave's Head of Learning Design Caroline Freeman looked at scenario-based narrative games and shared her brand new insights and experiences working with this rich and effective instructional technique.
Attendees to this lively interactive session learned how to take scenario-based learning to the next level. Caroline explored:
● How to prepare simple and complex branching narratives that meet your learning need
● How to bring depth and realism to learning scenarios
using multiple scoring streams to add new dimensions to learning scenarios
● How lessons from the gaming and entertainment industries give narrative-based learning real impact.
Webinar attendees asked Caroline for tips and advice on how to use this technique in their own projects and shared their own knowledge and experiences of working in this mode.
Access the full webinar recording here:
http://www.brightwavegroup.com/past-events/telling-stories-custom-learning-scenarios-with-immersive-narratives-and-gamification/index.html
The Hard Cell: Writing for Animation in Digital LearningBrightwave Group
Engaging, inspiring and informative, they are one of our oldest and most versatile visual media – and with technological advances exploding traditional barriers to entry, animations are becoming an ever-more attractive option for digital learning projects. But the sheer scope and possibility of writing for animation can be a challenge in itself. From music to movement, and from visuals to learning impact, every element requires careful planning and a consistent focus on your learning needs.
This presentation is focused on giving effective presentations. Though mainly focused on students but also helps anyone to make effective presentations. Includes tips and examples of slide layouts. The blog post with more information for the same can be found at http://pravinhanchinal.com/give-final-year-project-presentation
Like many people, I struggle with procrastination. It is one of the more difficult "habits" to overcome. This presentation was the basis of a speech I did recently on the topic. The main source is an article in Entrepreneur Magazine written by Nadia Goodman (http://entm.ag/1hZDYbj) which focused on four simple steps to address procrastination.
Learning Solutions - Interactive Film: Immersion in LearningBrightwave Group
Learning Solutions 2016 took place in Orlando, Florida 16th-18th March. The event explored "proven methods for leveraging technology in ways that enhance learning and performance in your organisation".
Brightwave's Head of Learning Design Caroline Freeman returned to the US and delivered a conference seminar on interactive film at the eLearning Guild's Learning Solutions Conference and Expo 2016.
Interactive Film: Immersion in Learning
There is plenty of research about the increasing use of video to engage learners and drive performance. The thirst for video content is effectively shown in some startling stats: YouTube is the second-most used search engine with over 1 billion-plus unique users every month; and online video is forecast to account for 60 percent of all web data by 2020.
When video is the most popular, shareable form of media content, how can you explore the learning opportunities the technology affords?
Find out more about the presentation and event here:
http://www.brightwavegroup.com/past-events/learning-solutions-interactive-film-immersion-in-learning/index.html
Learn more about these triggers: http://zurb.com/triggers
High user engagement is paramount to anyone in design. Tapping into the psychology of what drives someone to click is key to this high engagement. Every interface is a potential study in human behavior. Knowing which emotional and cognitive strings to pull, designers can have a lot of influence over how people interact with online products. This talk will highlight 9 psychological motivators that will drive user engagement and make your next product awesome.
The softer Side of Building products - Ten Points of ViewZunder L
My ten points of view about building products. It is about belief, empathetic listening, choosing progress over perfection, recovering from failures , and if I have to describe in two words it would be 'Sustained Insanity'.
Create memorable learning experiences for employees or customers. Great workshops are sticky and inspire a change in peoples behaviour. These 5 steps I've always used have worked very well for me! Enjoy
Time To Bring Some Marketing To Your PresentationsSlide Studio
How come we spend thousands of dollars in marketing our products and services, but only the minimum amount of time and money in our presentations?
This deck gives you three simple ways of taking the first steps towards more creative and powerful PowerPoint slides.
Want to make better presentations at work? Here are 12 timeless principles. Applied by Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and other impactful presenters. Use the principles and your audience will love you!
For the one-page guide, go to www.coachbay.com/tools
Telling stories: Custom learning scenarios with immersive narratives and gami...Brightwave Group
How can large-scale learning solutions still provide the unique and personalised learning experiences today's learner expects?
Access the full webinar recording here:
http://www.brightwavegroup.com/past-events/telling-stories-custom-learning-scenarios-with-immersive-narratives-and-gamification/index.html
As part of a series of webinars run by the Learning and Skills Group, Brightwave's Head of Learning Design Caroline Freeman looked at scenario-based narrative games and shared her brand new insights and experiences working with this rich and effective instructional technique.
Attendees to this lively interactive session learned how to take scenario-based learning to the next level. Caroline explored:
● How to prepare simple and complex branching narratives that meet your learning need
● How to bring depth and realism to learning scenarios
using multiple scoring streams to add new dimensions to learning scenarios
● How lessons from the gaming and entertainment industries give narrative-based learning real impact.
Webinar attendees asked Caroline for tips and advice on how to use this technique in their own projects and shared their own knowledge and experiences of working in this mode.
Access the full webinar recording here:
http://www.brightwavegroup.com/past-events/telling-stories-custom-learning-scenarios-with-immersive-narratives-and-gamification/index.html
The Hard Cell: Writing for Animation in Digital LearningBrightwave Group
Engaging, inspiring and informative, they are one of our oldest and most versatile visual media – and with technological advances exploding traditional barriers to entry, animations are becoming an ever-more attractive option for digital learning projects. But the sheer scope and possibility of writing for animation can be a challenge in itself. From music to movement, and from visuals to learning impact, every element requires careful planning and a consistent focus on your learning needs.
This presentation is focused on giving effective presentations. Though mainly focused on students but also helps anyone to make effective presentations. Includes tips and examples of slide layouts. The blog post with more information for the same can be found at http://pravinhanchinal.com/give-final-year-project-presentation
Like many people, I struggle with procrastination. It is one of the more difficult "habits" to overcome. This presentation was the basis of a speech I did recently on the topic. The main source is an article in Entrepreneur Magazine written by Nadia Goodman (http://entm.ag/1hZDYbj) which focused on four simple steps to address procrastination.
Learning Solutions - Interactive Film: Immersion in LearningBrightwave Group
Learning Solutions 2016 took place in Orlando, Florida 16th-18th March. The event explored "proven methods for leveraging technology in ways that enhance learning and performance in your organisation".
Brightwave's Head of Learning Design Caroline Freeman returned to the US and delivered a conference seminar on interactive film at the eLearning Guild's Learning Solutions Conference and Expo 2016.
Interactive Film: Immersion in Learning
There is plenty of research about the increasing use of video to engage learners and drive performance. The thirst for video content is effectively shown in some startling stats: YouTube is the second-most used search engine with over 1 billion-plus unique users every month; and online video is forecast to account for 60 percent of all web data by 2020.
When video is the most popular, shareable form of media content, how can you explore the learning opportunities the technology affords?
Find out more about the presentation and event here:
http://www.brightwavegroup.com/past-events/learning-solutions-interactive-film-immersion-in-learning/index.html
Learn more about these triggers: http://zurb.com/triggers
High user engagement is paramount to anyone in design. Tapping into the psychology of what drives someone to click is key to this high engagement. Every interface is a potential study in human behavior. Knowing which emotional and cognitive strings to pull, designers can have a lot of influence over how people interact with online products. This talk will highlight 9 psychological motivators that will drive user engagement and make your next product awesome.
The softer Side of Building products - Ten Points of ViewZunder L
My ten points of view about building products. It is about belief, empathetic listening, choosing progress over perfection, recovering from failures , and if I have to describe in two words it would be 'Sustained Insanity'.
Create memorable learning experiences for employees or customers. Great workshops are sticky and inspire a change in peoples behaviour. These 5 steps I've always used have worked very well for me! Enjoy
Time To Bring Some Marketing To Your PresentationsSlide Studio
How come we spend thousands of dollars in marketing our products and services, but only the minimum amount of time and money in our presentations?
This deck gives you three simple ways of taking the first steps towards more creative and powerful PowerPoint slides.
Want to make better presentations at work? Here are 12 timeless principles. Applied by Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and other impactful presenters. Use the principles and your audience will love you!
For the one-page guide, go to www.coachbay.com/tools
A presentation based on a 4 hour seminar developed by Emerson languages. The information to design this course is based on in depth research and experience of over 50 professionals
Public Speaking? Anytime!
As Daniel Pink put it, "We're all in sales now". From the 30-second elevator pitch to the 30-minute persuasive speech, we're always speaking in public, even in the not-for-profit world, giving (mini) presentations in front of diverse audiences of 1 or 1 million. Be prepared- with my 10 guiding questions- and shine! Follow the links for resources from some of the field's experts, and explore all the web has to offer, such as amazing public speaking/presentations examples in TED Talks! Hope you find this tool useful. Please do let me know about your learning and successes henceforth. Thanks in advance!
In this presentation, Danny Leibrandt explains the impact of AI on SEO and what Google has been doing about it. Learn how to take your SEO game to the next level and win over Google with his new strategy anyone can use. Get actionable steps to rank your name, your business, and your clients on Google - the right way.
Key Takeaways:
1. Real content is king
2. Find ways to show EEAT
3. Repurpose across all platforms
Short video marketing has sweeped the nation and is the fastest way to build an online brand on social media in 2024. In this session you will learn:- What is short video marketing- Which platforms work best for your business- Content strategies that are on brand for your business- How to sell organically without paying for ads.
The Forgotten Secret Weapon of Digital Marketing: Email
Digital marketing is a rapidly changing, ever evolving industry--Influencers, Threads, X, AI, etc. But one of the most effective digital marketing tools is also one of the oldest: Email. Find out from two Houston-based digital experts how to maximize your results from email.
Key Takeaways:
Email has the best ROI of any digital tactic
It can be used at any stage of the customer journey
It is increasingly important as the cookie-less future gets closer and closer
Monthly Social Media News Update May 2024Andy Lambert
TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
1️⃣ Social media is becoming increasingly significant for brand discovery. Marketers are now understanding the impact of social and budgets are shifting accordingly.
2️⃣ Instagram’s new algorithm and latest guidance will help us maintain organic growth. Instagram continues to evolve, but Reels remains the most crucial tool for growth.
3️⃣ Collaboration will help us unlock growth. Who we work with will define how fast we grow. Meta continues to evolve their Creator Marketplace and now TikTok are beginning to push ‘collabs’ more too.
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
2) ‘Alternative’ Lead Gen - Advocacy
3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
Digital Commerce Lecture for Advanced Digital & Social Media Strategy at UCLA...Valters Lauzums
E-commerce in 2024 is characterized by a dynamic blend of opportunities and significant challenges. Supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages are critical issues, leading to increased shipping delays and rising costs, which impact timely delivery and squeeze profit margins. Efficient logistics management is essential, yet it is often hampered by these external factors. Payment processing, while needing to ensure security and user convenience, grapples with preventing fraud and integrating diverse payment methods, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, fulfillment operations require a streamlined approach to handle volume spikes and maintain accuracy in order picking, packing, and shipping, all while meeting customers' heightened expectations for faster delivery times.
Amid these operational challenges, customer data has emerged as an important strategy. By focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experience from historical behavior, businesses can deliver improved website and brand experienced, better product recommendations, optimal promotions, and content to meet individual preferences. Better data analytics can also help in effectively creating marketing campaigns, improving customer retention, and driving product development and inventory management.
Innovative formats such as social commerce and live shopping are beginning to impact the digital commerce landscape, offering new ways to engage with customers and drive sales, and may provide opportunity for brands that have been priced out or seen a downturn with post-pandemic shopping behavior. Social commerce integrates shopping experiences directly into social media platforms, tapping into the massive user bases of these networks to increase reach and engagement. Live shopping, on the other hand, combines entertainment and real-time interaction, providing a dynamic platform for showcasing products and encouraging immediate purchases. These innovations not only enhance customer engagement but also provide valuable data for businesses to refine their strategies and deliver superior shopping experiences.
The e-commerce sector is evolving rapidly, and businesses that effectively manage operational challenges and implement innovative strategies are best positioned for long-term success.
How to Use AI to Write a High-Quality Article that Ranksminatamang0021
In the world of content creation, many AI bloggers have drifted away from their original vision, resulting in low-quality articles that search engines overlook. Don't let that happen to you! Join us to discover how to leverage AI tools effectively to craft high-quality content that not only captures your audience's attention but also ranks well on search engines.
Disclaimer: Some of the prompts mentioned here are the examples of Matt Diggity. Please use it as reference and make your own custom prompts.
For too many years marketing and sales have operated in silos...while in some forward thinking companies, the two organizations work together to drive new opportunity development and revenue. This session will explore the lessons learned in that beautiful dance that can occur when marketing and sales work together...to drive new opportunity development, account expansion and customer satisfaction.
No, this is not a conversation about MQLs and SQLs. Instead we will focus on a framework that allows the two organizations to drive company success together.
The Secret to Engaging Modern Consumers: Journey Mapping and Personalization
In today's digital landscape, understanding the customer's journey and delivering personalized experiences are paramount. This masterclass delves into the art of consumer journey mapping, a powerful technique that visualizes the entire customer experience across touchpoints. Attendees will learn how to create detailed journey maps, identify pain points, and uncover opportunities for optimization. The presentation also explores personalization strategies that leverage data and technology to tailor content, products, and experiences to individual customers. From real-time personalization to predictive analytics, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge approaches that drive engagement and loyalty.
Key Takeaways:
Current consumer landscape; Steps to mapping an effective consumer journey; Understanding the value of personalization; Integrating mapping and personalization for success; Brands that are getting It right!; Best Practices; Future Trends
AI-Powered Personalization: Principles, Use Cases, and Its Impact on CROVWO
In today’s era of AI, personalization is more than just a trend—it’s a fundamental strategy that unlocks numerous opportunities.
When done effectively, personalization builds trust, loyalty, and satisfaction among your users—key factors for business success. However, relying solely on AI capabilities isn’t enough. You need to anchor your approach in solid principles, understand your users’ context, and master the art of persuasion.
Join us as Sarjak Patel and Naitry Saggu from 3rd Eye Consulting unveil a transformative framework. This approach seamlessly integrates your unique context, consumer insights, and conversion goals, paving the way for unparalleled success in personalization.
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.\
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
It's another new era of digital and marketers are faced with making big bets on their digital strategy. If you are looking at modernizing your tech stack to support your digital evolution, there are a few can't miss (often overlooked) areas that should be part of every conversation. We'll cover setting your vision, avoiding siloes, adding a democratized approach to data strategy, localization, creating critical governance requirements and more. Attendees will walk away with actions they can take into initiatives they are running today and consider for the future.
How to Run Landing Page Tests On and Off Paid Social PlatformsVWO
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Mariate, Alexandra and Nima where we will unveil a comprehensive blueprint for crafting a successful paid media strategy focused on landing page testing.With escalating costs in paid advertising, understanding how to maximize each visitor’s experience is crucial for retention and conversion.
This session will dive into the methodologies for executing and analyzing landing page tests within paid social channels, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights.
The Pearmill team will guide you through the nuances of setting up and managing landing page experiments on paid social platforms. You will learn about the critical rules to follow, the structure of effective tests, optimal conversion duration and budget allocation.
The session will also cover data analysis techniques and criteria for graduating landing pages.
In the second part of the webinar, Pearmill will explore the use of A/B testing platforms. Discover common pitfalls to avoid in A/B testing and gain insights into analyzing A/B tests results effectively.
16. Keep Your Audience Awake
‣ A picture is 3x as
effective in conveying
information as words
alone
‣ Words and pictures
together are 6x as
effective as words
alone
17. Choose Images Wisely
‣ Vibrant
‣ Emotional
‣ Meaningful
‣ Can be photos,
diagrams or illustrations
18. Avoid Animation
‣ Can get blurry
‣ Definitely annoying
‣ Use only when
absolutely
necessary
19. Keep Things Easy to Read
‣ Use at least 30 point
font
‣ Keeps content minimal
‣ Keeps slides easy to
read in a variety of
formats
20. Manage Short Attention Spans
‣ Max: 45 minutes
‣ Reality: 15 minutes
‣ Remember, no more
than 2 minutes on
any one slide
21. Remember Your Takeaways
‣ Keeps people on track
‣ Ensures you aren’t
making slides too
complex
‣ Makes sure everyone
gets the same value
as you
23. “Winging It” is for the Birds
‣ Practice (in front of
an audience if you
can)
‣ Record your practice
sessions
‣ Get comfortable!
24. Making the Most of What You Have
‣ What’s your venue
setup?
‣ How much time do you
have?
‣ What equipment will
you use?
25. Presenting in Person
‣ Arrive early
‣ Interact with your
audience
‣ Watch your eye
contact
‣ Don’t forget to breathe!
26. Presenting a Webinar
‣ Make time for a pre-
event sound check
‣ Display a welcome
slide
‣ Be more lively than
usual
27. Presenting on Camera
‣ Be careful about
wardrobe
‣ Talk to the camera
‣ Don’t move excessively
‣ Turn off your cellphone!
28. Engage Your Audience
‣ Change it up
‣ Give an example
‣ Get personal
‣ Add humor if
appropriate
29. Ask for Input …
‣ Plan in advance
‣ Directly address
individuals
‣ Ask for feedback
‣ Draw on their
experience
30. But Be Prepared to Tweak on the Fly
‣ You may have to think on
your feet
‣ Remember to take things
offline
‣ You can always hold
questions for the end
31. Some Books I’ve Found Useful
‣ Harvard Business Review Guide to Persuasive
Presentations
‣ How to Deliver a TED Talk: Secrets of the
World’s Most Inspiring Presentations
‣ Lead With a Story: A Guide to Creating Business
Narratives that Captivate, Convince and Inspire
‣ Why Most PowerPoint Presentations Suck …
and How You Can Make Them Better