POLL 1

What makes a great presenter?

What is a
presentation?
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One way is the wrong way.
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Are you still presenting like it’s 1999?
Presenting is 2-way
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“I know this “Duh.” “Why am I here.”

already.”
“ima gonna tweet
how stupid this is.”

We want to be part of the experience.

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Conversations
create connections
that build trust.

#1 Connecting with their audience

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74% hate
public but 99% love to
have a
speaking conversation.
Nobody’s
like you.

And you’re
awesome.
POLL 2

Why have
you come
here today?
• I have nothing better to do.
• I want to get the most out of this.
• I want to ask some questions.
• I want to be a better presenter.
• I want to see what other participants say.
Your presentation is already a conversation.
 How do you converse
GOOD NEWS with 224 people at once?

Extrovert Use Technology

Good design
Practice BAD NEWS
“A Present(ation) is a gift.
You get to give it. Like Santa,
give one that they want –
not one that you want.”
—Greg Rosner

Intend to offer
something
valuable.
 POLL 3

Which is the most exciting way to learn information?

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POLL 4

Something else.

People will find out I am really an imposter.

What's your biggest fear about turning your presentation into a conversation?

Things won’t go as planned.

I won't know the answer to a question, and I will be embarrassed.

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BEFORE AFTER
Good PPT still
• Linear
• This and that
• And this other thing
• Of course this too.
• But then this.
Stories are two times more persuasive than raw data.
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• Problem
• Solution
• Market Validation
• Market Size
• Product
• Business Model <<< KILLER SLIDE!
• Market Adoption
• Competition
• Competitive Advantages
• Team
• Press
• Users Testimonials
• Financial
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PODCAST Spring 2017