11 things to never say in a presentation
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MEMORIZINGwhat you just said.
is an easy way of
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that helpsTHEM!
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SHORT OR NOT.
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and want to be&INSPIRED
into you,
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When the audience
hears this, they know
that your focus is in the
WRONG PLACE-
& expect to be
BORED.
because the lightsI CAN’T
are
SEE YOU“”too bright.
Even if it is
DIFFICULTto see your audience,
about it.
THEY DON’T HAVE TO KNOW
SMILE OFTENJust
& act like you can see.
If you need tocount hands or answer questions,
talk to the lighting
people in advance
Can you
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2X THE MEDIUM AGE
The common rule is to make the font size
of the audience.
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NEVER ADD SO MUCH TEXTon your slides that people will need to
to you to read it.STOP LISTENING
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DON’T DELAY ANYTHING-If someone in the
audience is eager to learn & brave enough
to ask a question,
TAKE THAT OPPORTUNITY.
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answerquestionAWAY!
REPEATwhat was asked so the rest of the audience can
HEAR IT.
Before answering their question,
to come up with a
This also gives you a little
EXTRA TIMEGREAT ANSWER!
slides!
WHAT?TIME?“
”I’M OUT OF
But I have23 more
To make sure your presentation fits in the
allotted time slot,
PRACTICE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!
If you end your presentation early,
you can invite them to coffee or
to talk one on one.
While these may all seem like little things they communicate
a lot about us as a presenter.
&So COME PREPARED,
BE YOURSELF,BE PROFESSIONAL.
GOOD LUCK!
Created by: Camille
Inspired by Jeff Haden’s Article: “11 PHRASES GREAT SPEAKERS NEVER SAY”
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