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In this video, we look at a TED presentation we saw that was very interesting. This presentation was giving by Matt Cutts and he talks about 30 day challenges. Matt’s presentation is a great example of how we can start a presentation and engage the audience. We will show you Matt’s presentation and pause it whenever we want to point out something useful for you. (more…)
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Starting a presentation has got to be one of the most stressful parts of giving a presentation. You’re worried about what you’re going to say, especially if English isn’t your first language, and whether you’ll give a good impression. That’s why I think this week’s presentation tip about starting a presentation with a quote is really valuable.
A quote to start your presentation can quickly get the entire audience onto the same page. That is, your audience can be aligned to your presentation in a very short time when using a quote. (more…)
Todays PresentationExpressions post is to honour and pay respects to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. We are deeply saddened by his death and wish all the best for his family. Apple, its products, and its leader and champion, Steve Jobs have often inspired us.
Mr. Jobs is truly an inspiration.
His legacy may be the company he leaves behind, but for us it is his vision, passion, and commitment to never follow the status quo.
Doing what one passionately believes in, no matter what anybody else tells you, is the strongest impression left by Mr. Jobs.
Of course, in terms of presentations, Steve Jobs was the master. A major inspiration for us has always been Mr. Jobs’ presentation style. He was the ultimate communicator. He was the ultimate creator of the emotional experience for the audience. His presentation technique has always driven me to help others, not to be like him exactly, but to be one’s own version of Mr. Jobs.
This means fully understanding, being committed to, and being passionate about the product, service, information, or message that you want to deliver. Using language that is easily understood by young and old, technologically knowledgable or not. Taking your message and sing visual presentation techniques to further enhance your communication and then practicing, practicing, and practicing so it sounds natural and smooth.
That’s what I hope you will all remember when preparing your presentations and when you are delivering them, too.
Steven Paul Jobs, thank you.
![How to avoid boring presentation slides [VIDEO]](https://www.presentationexpressions.com/carl376@www.presentationexpressions.com/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bigstock_Boring_Presentation_276235.jpg)
One of the worst things you can do when putting together your presentation slides, especially in PowerPoint, is using the default templates. But I think people use them because selecting colours and designing your presentation slides is not easy. In this weeks video, Liam and I are going to show you how to avoid boring presentation slides so you can start getting away from the ppt templates. !–more–
UPDATE January 11, 2018: Carl here. Check out a great colour tool by Canva that I think is way better than Colour Lovers: https://www.canva.com/colors/
Before I go further… What do you think of this weeks title?
Liam and I had a debate about the title, so let us know which one you like better.
Anyway…
One of our friends, Joshua Davies, recommended a great site that helps you choose pleasing colours. The site is intended for anyone that needs colour inspiration and is great for presentation slide colours.
The name if the site is Colour Lovers at a http://www.colourlovers.com.
Liam and I made a video to show how to use the site and what a presentation might look like with colours chosen from there.
But we noticed one thing… Many of the colours are not for commercial use so be careful.
Anyway, let us know what you think and which colours are your favourite.
Here’s the video…
![How to tell a story in a presentation – TED.com review [VIDEO]](https://www.presentationexpressions.com/carl376@www.presentationexpressions.com/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/drawing-storytelling-post.jpg)
How to tell a story in a presentation is easier said than done. The main reason is lack of experience and knowledge in how to tell a story. Actually, that’s not entirely true… You’ve been listening to and telling your own stories your whole life. So why is it so hard to tell a story in a presentation? (more…)
You might be wondering what the big deal is over Steve Jobs and his presentations. You might be thinking, “Why is a Steve Jobs presentation so great? And why should I care?” Well, to answer why his presentations are so great, I’m going to refer to an article written by Carmine Gallo. Mr. Gallo wrote “The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs” and is a good authority on Steve Jobs. Here’s a link to the story:
Steve Jobs: The World’s Most Inspiring Communicator
But I can answer why you should care…
You should care because communication is more important than ever before. Heard of the global economy, haven’t you? We can’t stop hearing about it. The fact is that it’s true… We live in a global society and need to communicate globally. So that’s why you should care about a Steve Jobs presentation. “What?” is probably what you’re saying. Let me briefly explain.
Steve Jobs is a master at communicating information so that anybody can understand it. How? By not using big, long sentences with complicated words. By using stories and interesting visuals that are clear to understand. Nothing fancy, just plain English. That’s how.
Check out the article by Carmine Gallo and you’ll some samples of Steve Jobs presentations. See how easy it is to understand his presentations for yourself and learn from that.
Thanks.
Carl