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Things your 
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01 Starting with a long intro that's all about you.
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01 The first few minutes of a presentation are the most important.
Start your presentation with a quick introduction to who you are and then reel them in with a compelling opener.
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02 Too much focus on facts and not emotions. DESIGNED BY
You might impress your audience with your sales growth but they will walk away remembering how they felt. People remember stories, not facts.
02 You won't score points with a data dump.
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03 Disorganized content
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03 Poor presentation flow will lose your audience’s attention.
When developing your presentation, outline your content first. This will act as a roadmap that your audience can follow.
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04 Transition & animation overload
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Keep it simple. If you’re going to use them, choose one or two that are no-frills and stick with them the whole way through.
04 Transitions & animations can create emphasis but too much can be annoying.
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05 Being read to
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05 Avoid putting everything on the slide and reading it out like a script.
Stick with a 
 few key ideas. The visual presentation should only complement your verbal one.
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06 Endless charts
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You can make more of an impact by removing the chart altogether and presenting the key takeaways.
06 Nothing tunes 
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07 Lack of humor
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07 No matter what your topic is, don't take yourself too seriously.
Humor is a powerful tool. Know your audience, draw from relevant anecdotes, and practice your delivery. DESIGNED BY
08 Lack of passion and enthusiasm DESIGNED BY
If your topic doesn't excite you, find something about it that does. Don’t fake it - your audience will see right through it!
08 If you're not excited about your topic, why should they be?
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09 Too much information
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People can only retain three points 1 really well before their retention drops.
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Start by removing the clutter. Each slide should have a clear focal point and any text or graphic should make a strong impact.
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10 No engagement or interaction DESIGNED BY
You can engage your audience with simple gestures like eye contact, movement around the stage, or discussion.
10 Communication is a two-way street
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07 08 09 10 01 02 03 04 Which presentation mistakes do you hate the most? Read the full article online at stinsondesign.com/blog
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