The Perfect Presentation

Gar Reynolds
Best-selling Author, Speaker

Design

Top Ten Slide Tips

1. Keep it Simple
2. Limit bullet points & text
3. Limit transitions & builds (animation)
4. Use high-quality graphics
5. Have a visual theme, but avoid using PowerPoint templates
6. Use appropriate charts
7. Use color well
8. Choose your fonts well
9. Use video or audio
10. Spend time in the slide sorter

Deliver

Top Ten Delivery Tips

1. Show your passion
2. Start strong
3. Keep it short
4. Move away from the podium
5. Use a remote-control device
6. Remember the “B” key (if you press it the screen go blank)
7. Make good eye contact
8. Keep the lights on
9. Use a TV for small groups
10. At all times: courteous, gracious, & professional

Prepare

Organization & Preparation Tips

1. Start with the end in mind
2. Know your audience as well as possible
3. Content, content, content
4. Keep it simple
5. Outlining your content
6. Have a sound, clear structure
7. Dakara nani? (a Japanese saying that translates to so what?)
8. Can you pass the elevator test?
9. The art of storytelling
10. Confidence — How to get it