PUBLIC MARKS with tag presentations

No more than six words on a slide. EVER. There is no presentation so complex that this rule needs to be broken. No cheesy images. Use professional stock photo images. No dissolves, spins or other transitions. Sound effects can be used a few times per presentation, but never use the sound effects that are built in to the program. Instead, rip sounds and music from CDs and leverage the Proustian effect this can have. If people start bouncing up and down to the Grateful Dead, you’ve kept them from falling asleep, and you’ve reminded them that this isn’t a typical meeting you’re running. Don’t hand out print-outs of your slides. They don’t work without you there.

Knovio™ is a free tool for turning PowerPoint slides into rich video presentations right from your web browser. No fancy hardware or video software needed - just a webcam and microphone.

You should not have the audience focused on your slides, but your words during the presentation. Bullets are an absolute no-no throughout the presentation. My presentation had one sentence at most per slide with an accent color highlighting what was a really important word for the audience to understand. The slides should set the tone for what you are currently talking about to keep everyone on track. Stay away from transitions or overly flashy slides. They were cool when you were in junior high, but don't add a lot when talking to a large crowd.

Si vous voulez faire un exposé, raconter une petite histoire, commenter des photos, présenter une vidéo, vous avez très peu d’outils disponibles sur internet. Vous pouvez faire des présentations powerpoint et diffuser le tout sur slideshare, mais cela nécessite un peu d’expérience. Pour faire une petite présentation plutôt succincte, je viens de tester slidebomb.com qui permet d’insérer des photos, des liens, des commentaires, des vidéos (youtube) et des positions géographiques. C’est donc un bon endroit pour raconter quelque chose, une sorte de blogue quoi!

How to Run Better Presentations & Improve Results

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Public speaking is a daunting thought for the vast majority of us, so in the light of my upcoming presentations (more info at end of post) I thought I’d brush up on my public speaking skills, especially considering the talent of the other speakers. Below I’ve gathered some public speaking / presentation tips from some of today’s most experienced talkers.