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970: The Top 12 Presentation Mistakes to Avoid with Terri Sjodin

Jun 13, 2024

Terri Sjodin, expert on persuasive presentations, shares tips on avoiding common presentation mistakes. Topics include captivating your audience, making presentations less boring, and enhancing engagement. Learn about the importance of brevity, creativity, and authenticity in presentations, as well as the impact of self-awareness and engaging delivery. Avoid typical errors like filler words, mispronunciations, and overloaded text slides to boost your sales presentations.

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Terri Sjodin

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Quick takeaways

Clearly address why the audience needs information for engagement.

Avoid boredom by using storytelling and compelling arguments in presentations.

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Importance of Crafting a Compelling Message

Crafting a clear, concise, and compelling message is essential when presenting to an audience. By creatively sharing the most compelling talking points, presenters can create a rock-solid case. It is crucial to address why the audience needs the information, how it will save them time, money, and mental sanity, to ensure engagement and impact.

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Intro

4min

Effective Presentation Strategies for Persuasive Communication

14min

Avoiding Verbal Missteps in Presentations

4min

Improving Presentation Skills and Communication Style

4min

Avoiding Presentation Mistakes and Enhancing Engagement

4min

Boosting Sales Presentations with Engaging Content

7min

Terri Sjodin discusses how to avoid the common pitfalls that diminish your persuasiveness.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) What your audience really wants to know

2) Three reasons why your presentation is boring—and how to fix it

3) The key mistake people won’t tell you you’re making

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— ABOUT TERRI —

Terri L. Sjodin is an international leading expert on persuasive presentations. With more than 25 years of experience, she has built an impressive client list that includes Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, national sales teams, industry associations, and even members of Congress. Terri has appeared as an expert on sales presentations on the Today Show, Bloomberg News, CNN, CNBC, and Fox Business, as well as many industry podcasts.

• Book: Presentation Ready: Improve Your Sales Presentation Outcomes and Avoid the Twelve Most Common Mistakes

• Study: State of Sales Presentations Research Study

• Website: TerriSjodin.com

• LinkedIn Course: Sales Skills: 12 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Next Persuasive Presentation

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