Presentation Skills’ Post

This could have been an email. Did we achieve any outcome in the last 1 hour?  This was a waste of time. Why was I even invited? Have these questions troubled you too? Saying “meetings are a waste of time” is a new addition to the definition of coolness in the corporates. Sadly, very few people understand how to run effective meetings. Presenting 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 #𝟯 - 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. While it’s just a tiny book with 120 pages, the content adds tremendous knowledge and value to anyone who wants to learn the art of running meetings. From a Product Manager to someone working in the Founders’ Office, from a Team Lead to even a CEO, everyone can learn from this. Share this with your Manager without saying a word. 😁 PS: I write book summaries every Sunday. You can find my previous content here: 𝟭. 𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗜 - https://lnkd.in/gRygJK5W 𝟮. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁 - https://lnkd.in/gtB_Nx62 #booksummary #meeting #productmanagement #timemanagement #hbr #upskilling #readingbooks

Presentations are tricky. If you ever had to condense 10 months of work into a 4 minute presentation, you know what I mean. You want it to be perfect. The problem? We often think of presentations as 5-10 minute monologues with a standing ovation at the end. That's YouTube. A presentation to the board of a company looks more like this: You prepared this presentation for the last two weeks, but then have to change 70% of it due to changing requirements. By now, you're ready to get the board's approval and move on. You start speaking and 30 seconds in you're interrupted. "Can you please go back to the overview slide?" A short moment of panic: "What now?" If you let panic overtake, you'd probably do this: Go back to the slide and start explaining. Guessing what they want to see, you're all over the place. The result? Confusion & likely even more questions. Here's what has helped me in the past: 1. Go back to the overview slide. 2. Let them look at it. 3. Don't say a word. 4. Wait for a question or ask to move on after 15 seconds. The very simple reason? You have no idea if they have a question, need more time to digest or didn't pay attention in the first place. Don't make assumptions. Stay calm & wait for more feedback.

As professionals, we often find ourselves in the spotlight, tasked with delivering impactful presentations that can make or break critical business decisions. It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of deadlines and meetings, leaving little time for thorough preparation. However, I'm here to tell you that just 15 minutes of focused pre-presentation preparation can make all the difference. By taking the time to review your talking points, anticipate potential questions, and fine-tune your delivery, you'll be amazed at the level of confidence and mastery you'll exude when it's showtime. Whether you're presenting to the C-suite, pitching to a new client, or leading a team meeting, those 15 minutes can be the secret weapon that elevates your performance and leaves a lasting impression. Don't let lack of time be an excuse - make it a habit to carve out that crucial preparation window, and watch your presentations transform from good to great. The next time you're tempted to rush into a presentation, remember: 15 minutes is all it takes to unlock your full potential and deliver an unforgettable performance. Your audience will thank you, and your career will reap the benefits. #professional #goals #advice

It's finally here: presentation time. Your heart is racing, you feel scattered, and you start getting short of breath. If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone: most people experience these signs of anxiety before important presentations. Fortunately, there are some ways we can alleviate that anxiety. According to SOAP Presentations, 90% of the anxiety we feel before making a presentation comes from lack of preparation. The best strategy to tackle presentation anxiety is to plan ahead. Steve Jobs himself made sure he was prepared 2 days in advance of a presentation. The first step is to start with your script. Spending 70% of your time focusing on writing and structuring your talking points can lead to better success than if you didn't. What are the next steps? Follow us at https://lnkd.in/eUzU2Phg for more presentation tips and tricks. Source: https://lnkd.in/eMBqAbcD

You want to maximize impact for your client📌  Use Narrative Hierarchy   Share your idea with your team, boss, or stakeholders - this is what you'll present to the client. Provide a pre-read if possible, and let everyone know you'll be co-creating the presentation. Summarize it in your presentation.   Then say: “Let's imagine you're the client – who will you present this idea to?”   1.   This gets you to think 2 steps ahead 2.   You could also craft some questions to ask your clients. 3.   This makes the meeting interactive P.S. How do you beat boredom in your meetings? #ClientRelationships #StrategicThinking #MarketingConsulting #CreativeCollaboration #ClientSolutions #EffectiveCommunication #BusinessDevelopment #InnovativeIdeas

Someone Interrupts Me Every 10 Minutes! 😫🤬 How do I find uninterrupted time to get my Presentation Preparation done? ( and all my other stuff too?! ) A lot of clients tell me they KNOW taking time to prepare an important presentation is critical. But they say it's SO hard to find the time because they have non-stop interruptions. Here's how to deal with that and get the time you need and want to prepare your presentation and so much more... Be Your Absolute Best. Book Your UFT. Boswell Communication Training Home Of The Presentation BlackSheep.

My 1 Rule When It Comes To Presentations Once you've prepared for the presentation, stop thinking about it. If you have: • put in the work • prepared properly • gotten your team ready to go Then, there is no reason to overthink, rethink, and try to rescript your ideas. In my experience, anxiety only comes from being under-prepared. When I know I could have worked harder, when I don’t have notes together, and when my team doesn’t know the direction we want to take the conversation, then I struggle. I get nervous and second-guess my approach. The good news: These are all variables that you can control before you walk into a meeting. I follow one steadfast rule when it comes to presentations: come prepared but then stop thinking. We have to give our brains space to think, feel, and notice the energy in the room when we walk in. If you're constantly thinking about what you've rehearsed and what you're going to say, and you’re over-prepared, it does more harm than good. So make sure you prepare, but don't over-prepare. When you get in the room, just let things flow.