Tips to Liven up Your Presentations

Business presentations can wear many hats. They can be uplifting, motivational, intimidating, and, yes, sometimes mundane. Especially in the digital age of webinars and video conferences, programs like PowerPoint continue to be a popular medium for presentations, but it’s important to incorporate a multi-sensory experience to get yourself, and your colleagues, excited about your product, service or message. Below are some tips to help breathe new life into presentations and engage your co-workers in the process. Keep in mind not all presentations are built the same, so if the topic and audience permit these fun additions, consider incorporating them into your practice. Skip on the Text One of the first rules in any visual presentation is to show, not tell. Instead, present your audience with a relevant slideshow. Allow their minds to wander with the images, while reinforcing your bullet points verbally. Using photos and silent videos allows your audience’s imagination to wander, connecting your message to their preferred method of comprehension seamlessly. Other images to incorporate can include emojis. We use emojis in everyday life, and with so many to choose from, you may find it easier to connect with your audience. The hotdog emoji is perfect for convenience … Continue reading Tips to Liven up Your Presentations