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It’s impossible to win over an audience with a bad presentation. You might have the next big thing, but if your presentation falls flat, then so will your idea. While every audience is different, there are some universal cringe-worthy presentation mistakes that are all too common. Whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned presenter, you should always avoid this list of top 10 things your audience hates. Are you committing any of these 10 fatal presentation sins?
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3. 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.
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5. 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.
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7. 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.
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9. 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.
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11. 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.
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13. 06
You can make
more of an impact
by removing the
chart altogether
and presenting the
key takeaways.
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Nothing tunes
people out faster than
a deck filled with
uninspiring charts.
15. 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.
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17. 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!
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19. 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.
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21. 10
You can engage
your audience with
simple gestures
like eye contact,
movement around the
stage, or discussion.
Communication
is a two-way
street
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