Presenter Mastery Podcast 28. The Worst CONTENT Mistakes
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Nov 13, 2024 Alexander Grabner-Jarlung, a skilled coach in presentation skills, joins David JP Phillips to dissect major presentation blunders. They emphasize the folly of focusing on PowerPoint over meaningful content, stressing the need for engaging communication. Discover how a strong conclusion can make or break a presentation, and why personalized frameworks are crucial for effectiveness. They also introduce strategies to avoid common mistakes, promoting techniques like the 'every other slide method' to captivate audiences.
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PowerPoint Last
- Don't build your PowerPoint first, then create content around it.
- Instead, create content (stories, goals, visuals) and then design your PowerPoint to support it.
Energy-Efficient PowerPoint
- Make your PowerPoint energy-efficient to keep the audience engaged.
- Avoid overwhelming slides with too much text or complex visuals, as viewers seek less demanding options.
Reverse Rock Concert
- David JP Phillips observed a "reverse rock concert" effect.
- Most of the audience used their phones during a presentation due to an overwhelming PowerPoint.