learn to present with impact
Can you summarize your presentation on one sign?
It is often difficult to sum a long presentation into one statement. But if you can't, then you didn't start out with the end in mind, and your presentation is in danger of being cluttered, unclear, and uninspiring.
Consider the exercise below in helping you develop your single message for any presentation. It is through limitations and constraints that we often innovate.
How do you come up with those brilliant ideas? Do you have a step by step process? Or are you open to the spontaneous creative approach?
Everyone has a different approach and finding what works for you may seem like you've hit the jackpot - until it stops working.
That's when you have to be open to other ways. Think differently about creativity.
I have a process that I know I follow, but how I implement the different steps in the creative process changes depending upon the situation, my mood, and the topic. In a way I don't necessarily follow a process I created, I have written down a few thoughts about what I have observed as I create.
By sharing the following, I'm hoping that 1) you'll find a bit of inspiration and ideas to use in your creative process and 2) that you'll share some of the things that work for you - we learn from each other!
Caution: Not all delivery methods are the same! In your life of business you are presenting both in person and virtually. Please do not expect to use the same approach and material for both! DON'T PANIC: You do not have to recreate an entirely different presentation, however you will need to modify your in-person to use virtually and visa-versa. The PresentationYOU process will help you to determine what needs to be different in your virtual presentation versus your in person event. Here are a few things to consider:
I often write about being clear, simple, and brief when trying to communicate in our presentations to groups. But what about those important one-to-one presentations?
Think about a conversation you are going to have with your boss, coworker, employee, or even your significant other!
There's something you have on your mind that you want to discuss. Follow this thought process before you have your conversation:
Are you jeopardizing your credibility with UMs and UHs? The room is full of business professionals all focused at the podium at the front of the room. The presenter appears relaxed and confident and begins the day’s program. Suddenly, small little words begin to creep into his presentation. I try to remember what he just [...]
FROM BOARDROOM TO WEBROOM - THE MESSAGE BEGINS WITH
YOU !