Slide Design
Platform doesn’t really mater just make each slide a giant image with a few words on the screen. Less text the better. You want people hearing what you say not reading the slide in their head.
all slides should have a consistent color scheme or filter so everything looks cohesive
Talk Design
Write the first sentence you will say on each slide in the notes then write the last sentence you will say.
You can add bullets in between for yourself for points you want to hit.
Make sure the last statement of each slide connects with the first statement of the next slide
This will give you a smooth flow throughout.
How to present
Say the first statement that you have written down on each slide. Freestyle thoughts about the topic. Connect to the last statement. Advance slide, then say the first statement of that slide.
This will give you the ability to hit all your key points while also being able to improv and freestyle when inspiration hits.
Or react to audience feedback.
Common filler words to avoid saying
- So…
- Like…
- Right?
- You know?
- Umm
Filler Phrases to use instead of these
- Which leads me to my next point
- It is similar, it could be considered, there are many who think that
- Are we in agreement?
- I hope that it’s clear that…
- *taking a deep breath