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A Winning Presentation In 10 Slides (or Less)

IAAP Grand River Chapter • March 2013Curt Hammond, Chief Listening Officer

Pearl Street Communications

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Today Telling vs sharing Thinking about audiences The value you bring

vs what you do Tips and ideas

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What Makes

A Good Talk?

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Story vs

facts

Paper vs

person

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The 10 Slide Rule

Guy Kawasaki– 10 slides, 20 minutes, 30 point

fonts It’s a rule…so break it Focus

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Getting Started

Slide 1: Title– Name, org and date

Slide 2: Tell a story or engage– Big simple image

Slide 3: Context– 3 bullets to educate

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Down To Brass Tacks

Slide 4: Key message #1 Slide 5: Key message #2 Slide 6: Key message #3– 1 header, 3 bullets

Slide 7: Re-enforce your value–Why your 3 KM matter

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Close The

Deal

Slide 8: Ask–Make a specific call to action

Slide 9: Back to the beginning– Close your story

Slide 10: Thank you & co-ordinates–Where audience can learn more

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The Basics About You About Them Practical Tips Practice

Public Speaking

101

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Be you Be on time Be prepared Be flexible Be passionate

The Basics

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Confidence, presence and energy Less is more Say it: The tip of the tongue,

the teeth and the lips.

It’s not about you!

Getting Ready

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Audiences can look tough,even if they are not

Audiences want you to win Audiences do not know your

organization well

About Them

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Look around the room Breathe normally Stay in control of your hands

and feet Start and end with a thank you

When Talking

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KM #1

Less Is More

While an occasional disinclination to exercise is exhibited by all age cohorts, the likeyhood of positive health outcomes makes even mildly strenuous physical activity all the more imperative.Nike slogan Nike slogan written by non-profit steering committee

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KM #2

It’s Not About

You

Start where the audience is Assume very little Less “I” and more “you” Watch sector jargon

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KM #3

Good Design Matter

s

Do Use– A template–White

background– Two font

families– Strong pics

Do NOT Use– Clip art– Too much

animation–More than 3

colors

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Un-deck

Yourself

Prezi Slide Rocket Haiku Deck (iPad)

iStockPhoto

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Final Tips Tell a story about how your org makes a difference

Stay away from stats Max 25 words per slide Be flexible and follow your

audience

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Practice makes perfect Your Talk

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Thank You

Curt HammondChief Listening Officerpearlstreet.ca @energyonthest 519.846.8130