Things your audience hates
about your presentation I0DESIGNED BY

01Starting with a long intro
that's all about you. DESIGNED BY

01 The first few minutes
of a presentation are the most important. Start your presentation with a quick introduction to who you are and then reel them in with a compelling opener. DESIGNED BY

02Too much focus on facts
and not emotions. DESIGNED BY

02 You won't score points
with a data dump. You might impress your audience with your sales growth but they will walk away remembering how they felt. People remember stories, not facts. DESIGNED BY

03Disorganized
content
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03 Poor presentation flow will
lose your audience’s attention. When developing your presentation, outline your content first. This will act as a roadmap that your audience can follow. DESIGNED BY

04Transition & animation overload DESIGNED
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04 Transitions & animations can
create emphasis but too much can be annoying. Keep it simple. If you’re going to use them, choose one or two that are no-frills and stick with them the whole way through. DESIGNED BY

05Being
read to
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05 Avoid putting everything on
the slide and reading it out like a script. Stick with a few key ideas. The visual presentation should only complement your verbal one. DESIGNED BY

06Endless
charts
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06 You can make more
of an impact by removing the chart altogether and presenting the key takeaways. DESIGNED BY Nothing tunes people out faster than a deck filled with uninspiring charts.

07Lack of
humor
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07 No matter what your
topic is, don't take yourself too seriously. Humor is a powerful tool. Know your audience, draw from relevant anecdotes, and practice your delivery. DESIGNED BY

08Lack of passion and enthusiasm
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08 If you're not excited
about your topic, why should they be? If your topic doesn't excite you, find something about it that does. Don’t fake it - your audience will see right through it! DESIGNED BY

09Too much information 0 0
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09 People can only retain
three points really well before their retention drops. Start by removing the clutter. Each slide should have a clear focal point and any text or graphic should make a strong impact. 1 2 3 DESIGNED BY

10No engagement or interaction DESIGNED
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10 You can engage
your audience with simple gestures like eye contact, movement around the stage, or discussion. Communication is a two-way street DESIGNED BY

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