What’s Missing from Your PowerPoint Presentations
Ever get so caught up in creating your PowerPoint or Keynote presentation that forget your major point? Or at least allowed it to get lost in all the graphics and text?
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley condemned the chemical weapons attack in Syria at the United Nations, holding up photos of victims. It was a high impact touch. Plus Haley’s passionate delivery was an excellent example of connecting with your audience.
So often we get caught up with lots of PowerPoint bullet points and text that we forget the power of a few evocative visuals. That’s in addition to a presenter who’s passionate about the topic.
What’s Missing from Your PowerPoint Presentations: Takeaways
Consider the most powerful graphics or images that support your point.
Build your presentation around them, when possible.
Show the graphics or images around to test reaction: Do they make a big impression? Do they help you make your point?
Would you do better to minimize PowerPoint text, graphics, images and just talk to your audience? The answer is usually “Yes.”
Try to pick topics or positions you’re passionate about.
Keep in mind: If you’re not passionate or very interested in your topic, how can your audience be?
Ask yourself: “What’s the emotional hook?” What pulls in your audience members.
Rehearse your presentation so you know it well enough to make it a conversation with your audience — not simply reading bullet points.
Contact me with your questions as your craft your next presentation. If you’re nervous about speaking in front of groups, we can start with getting you in front of just one or two people. That’s a great start. And the principles of making an emotional connect with you audience is the same.
For more than three decades I’ve coached presenters ranging from business executives to TV anchors. I’m eager to help you whether it’s a matter of outlining your presentation or fine tuning your public speaking skills. Contact me: bob@kaplitz.tv
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