Working with 7000 delegates in 29 countries has taught us there is one thing that improves the confidence and selfbelief of presenters: Finding the message they want to deliver.
Here are 5 tips to help you find your message:
1. Have you something new to say? If you’re bored by what you’re delivering, you can be certain your audience will, too.
2. We live in a world of instant messaging – why should a presentation be any different? Get to the point quickly – show the benefit to your audience.
3. Can you articulate your core message without the use of a slide deck? If the client can’t make the meeting, can you deliver a meaningful summary in an instant?
4. Have a structure to your message – a beginning, middle and end. It needs to be entertaining and valuable to your audience. Use the power of stories to help you make your case.
5. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. There is no substitute for knowing your message. Don’t rely on heavily worded slides to act as your prompt.
Remember, a presentation is not a reading lesson.
The stakes are high.
People who gain a reputation for being good presenters are looked up to by their peers and get promoted earlier.
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