It’s Showtime! -You’ve spent time asking all the right questions about your audience’s needs; -You’ve built a one of a kind, visually powerful slide presentation; -You’ve practiced your delivery, timing, and storytelling….it’s showtime! You arrive early to the venue to get a feel for the layout and set up your computer. Everything looks wonderful! Each round table is covered with a white tablecloth. Each is set with ice water and glasses; paper and pens; and a centerpiece of candy and mints....
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9 Favorite Presentation Tools and Apps
Reframe your brain. Do you use the same presentation tool every time? Are you stuck in a powerpoint rut? Try something new. Trying a new tool may just spark some creativity inside of you. Trying a new tool may reinvigorate your audience, especially if you present to the same group over and over (like those monthly status meetings!) Trying a new tool may help you to reframe your content and give in new life to a new audience! My Current Favorites I love...
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Go Without Slides! When I say alternatives to PowerPoint, what I really mean is going without slides of any kind. Go without slides? Are you crazy? Yes! I am. And I want you to be a little crazy too. Whiteboarding One way to drop the slides is to go Whiteboarding. Whiteboarding is to traditional PowerPoint presentations as snowboarding is to traditional skiing. It’s a bit more of a wild ride, sometimes less polished, but usually effective. There are several great examples...
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