TOP TEN PRESENTATION MUST-AVOIDS
Speaking gives us the opportunity to inspire, inform and influence.
To be an effective presenter, it’s important to include the essentials…the MUST-HAVES.
However, simple mistakes can trip us up and diminish our impact…we don’t want that.
I have a quick-hit list of TOP TEN PRESENTATION MUST-AVOIDS that will help you to be UNFORGETTABLE in any speaking situation.
Here’s my ask:
AVOID:-
1. Skipping Structure
Presentations without a clear message, specific points, supporting proof and call to action are ineffective.
Good structure gives the audience a clear road map.
2. Wandering and Meandering
Rambling on aimlessly will cause an audience to disengage…if they were engaged in the first place.
A script or bullet points can keep you on track.
3. Delivering Dizzying Data
Excessive slides, graph, statistics and data can overwhelm an audience.
Good presenters use only necessary data, with supporting anecdotes, examples and stories.
4. Speaking Sameness
A voice devoid of pitch and pace variations and lacking emotion is burdensome, especially in training workshops.
A delivery that is high-energy 100% of the time is equally burdensome.
5. Preaching and Pontificating
Your audience already knows that you, the presenter, are an expert.
Talking down to the audience and being preachy is a turn-off.
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6. Forgetting the Funny
Without humor, opportunities to add enjoyment to the learning experience disappear.
Laughter leads to learning, so give your audience an experience.
It’s easy to learn when you’re having fun!
7. Passing Over the Point
If you don’t make a clear point, the audience will be left wondering, “Why was I even here?” Be direct with your ideas and give your audience clear solutions.
8. Alienating the Audience
The audience wants to know, “What’s in it for ME?”
Check your “I/YOU” ratio.
Say “You/your/yours” more than “I/me/my/mine.”
9. Telling No Tales
Your audiences want to hear you…and to know you.
Use PERSONAL stories to build a relationship.
10. Eliminating Empathy
Audiences won’t receive your message if they don’t believe that you care about them. Learn about them and speak to their need.
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1yStructure and Humor ✅ Thanks for the kind reminders, Mark!
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1yAll excepting tips, Mark! "A delivery that is high-energy 100% of the time is equally burdensome." This is one that I still have to be mindful of. I end to entertain as I educate and thus bring a lot of energy to my presentations. But I have learned over the years that a high-energy approach all the time doesn't appeal to everyone. Pausing...and speaking low and slow, while taking some deep breaths has helped be to create the necessary balance to the high energy portions and provides the important and necessary dynamics an audience desires. Thanks for shairng your wisdom!
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1yBonus. Don’t wing it. You audience wants your message, not your excuses.