Hiding behind PowerPoint

When it comes to presentation skills much thought is given to ‘the slides’ that will form the presentation. Fair enough but beware!

PowerPoint and similar programs are only part of the story. Too often the content of the visual element is concentrated on to the detriment of the spoken presentation. Often this results from a belief that the visual element has more impact on an audience and that somehow presenting a dull message in bullet points creates an interesting message.

To be truly successful the presentation must contain powerful elements across the spectrum of communication. Visual elements will go well beyond a few slides (or most likely a lot of them) and will include facial expression, gestures, body language and especially eye contact. See Layers of communication at skillpresentations.com.

Learn how to stand out in front of the screen, communicate directly with your audience and ‘dare to press B’.

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