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A marketing and technology guru, Seth Godin, will tell you to “start with the dogs …” but wait, What?” Seth Godin says to start small and gradually increase the audience size. It’s a great tip – you should always practice in a safe place.
Read on if your goal is to overcome your fear of public speaking, improve your presentation skills and get a senior position in digital.
How to create a killer deck
Let’s start by talking about what a “deck” is. A “deck,” or group of slides, in a presentation using a program such as Microsoft Office PowerPoint or LinkedIn Slideshare.
What does it take to make a presentation that isn’t a snoozefest? Take a look at a few essential features.
Your cover counts
The cover will be in front of the audience for several minutes, whether live or on your feed.
You want it to be memorable and enjoyable enough to excite the audience to move on to the next slide. Use an engaging, relevant image and ensure the title is appealing.
Use charts and graphs
Have you ever wondered how data is displayed in a slide show? If you want to present something, ensure it is easy to understand. Most slide-based software programs have features to help you create charts and graphs.
Pay Attention to the Slide Design
Be sure to include only a little text per slide. Make sure to end your presentation with a summary that highlights the main points but in a different way. It’s essential to give the audience something they can take away. They will want to know what you are talking about. A clear set of images and good storytelling will make a lasting impact.
Tips & Tools for Stellar Presentation Visuals
Want to cheat a little? You can find a lot of tools, tips, and tricks to help you create a fantastic presentation on the internet.
Here are some places to begin.
Slideshare
You’ve probably heard someone refer to “deck” when using Slideshare. This is the most significant community-based slideshow-sharing setup. It’s one of the most prominent websites on the internet, integrated with LinkedIn. It is super easy to use and supports all standard file formats.
Canva
Canva can be used for virtually anything visual. There’s a lot of free information there. The templates are great, and the program is easy to use on different browsers. It has many photo editing tools, but you can do much more. You can upgrade to a premium account to get access to more features.
This platform doesn’t work with PowerPoint but is collaborative and exportable.
Prezi
Prezi has become quite popular recently, and you will quickly understand why. You can create dynamic presentations, even using animation. This is done using a single canvas where you can stick in as many elements as you like.
It’s a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to be creative in their next presentation. The only problem is that, at least in the version available for free, you can keep your presentations private.
LibreOffice
LibreOffice has no annoying advertisements and is fully compatible. You can test out the many options available for exporting.
If you are starting and want to try platforms other than PowerPoint, this is the place to be. It is free, easy to use, and flexible.
How to overcome your fear of public speaking
You can’t overcome your fears without practice, Seth Godin, or anyone else. This means you have to put yourself in uncomfortable situations.
Digital media allows us to practice our presentations in a group setting without having to leave the comfort of home.
Join your local Toastmasters group or a Meetup dedicated to public speaking
Schedule a Google Hangout or Skype Video Hangout with a few of your friends or colleagues to provide you with feedback either during or after you have finished your presentation.
Before the event, do everything possible to eliminate “what-if” statements. Visualize yourself as the person who is most confident in the room.
You can use a self-help technique such as tapping to get rid of your anxiety and become more grounded. It may sound cheesy, but it works!
Speaking in a large group, you can reduce the pressure by including personal stories and audience engagement techniques. Everyone will feel more relaxed if you turn it into a conversation.
Accept your anxiety. Accepting your stress is the first thing you can do to let it go. Give yourself a bit of a rest. It’s only natural to feel a bit nervous.
Put it all together: Impress Your Audience
If you present in full force to an audience, your aesthetics will not guarantee success. You will need to make sure that your audience is engaged.
Practice makes perfect (and helpful content too)
You don’t even have an upcoming conference to practice public speaking? It’s all the more essential to make an excellent presentation! You can use a Slideshare presentation or video to market yourself in digital marketing.
You can create a 3-minute video and quickly share it across platforms like Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and even in your email marketing. You can make private YouTube videos to practice and watch them yourself if you still need to be ready to share the video professionally. You’ll thank yourself in the future!
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