78. Where to Start When You Don't Know Where to Start
Oct 20, 2020
Struggling to start your next presentation? This discussion reveals two powerful methods: the Brain Dump for untamed ideas and the Brain Build for clarity on topics. Discover how to choose the right approach based on your situation. The hosts also emphasize the importance of crafting a focused message to ensure your audience stays engaged. Get practical tips on structuring your content with a three-point outline, helping you to refine your ideas for maximum impact.
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Start Without PowerPoint
Close PowerPoint and do not start your presentation by opening slides.
Begin preparation with a blank document or piece of paper to organize your ideas.
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Use Brain Dump Method
Brain dump all ideas onto paper or a document without editing.
Use dot points or simple words to capture stories, data, and thoughts for easier categorization later.
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Refine Message and Structure
Identify the single key message that your presentation aims to communicate.
Use three main talking points to structure your content and discard less relevant material.
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Episode seventy-eight of The Presentation Boss Podcast and in this short time together, Kate and Thomas tackle that problem of where do you even start when you need to prepare for a presentation. Whether you have a head full of ideas and content all swimming around untamed and need to implement the Brain Dump method. Or, you have a topic but just have a mighty mental blank and need to understand the Brain Build method.
What You'll Learn:
• How to identify which method is best going to suit the situation you're in
• What you need to get started in your preparation
• Exactly how to know which method you'll use
• The questions you need to ask yourself
• A detailed explanation of the Brain Dump method and how to work through it
• A detailed explanation of the Brain Build method and how to work through it
• What comes next, after you have your thoughts tamed, a message refined and your structure outlined.
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