Three Ways to Turn Your Presentation into a Conversation
Three Ways to Turn Your Presentation into a Conversation

POLL 1 What makes a great presenter?

What is a presentation?
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One way is the wrong way. DamirSagolj/Reuters
Are you still presenting like it’s 1999?
Presenting is 2-way

…….1980…………….1990…………….2000…………….2010……………. “I know this “Duh.” “Why am I here.” already.” “imagonnatweet how stupid this is.” We want to be part of the experience.
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#1 Conversations create connections that build trust. #1 Connecting with their audience *The Rain Group
David Nihill David McQueen Greg Rosner 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 I can't control what is going to happen. 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.

Airbnb's pitch deck • 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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Need to upgrade your presentations? Questions? Need to use better design and engagement technology? Schedule a presentation design discussion. [email protected] PODCAST Spring 2017
