I actually blogged about this topic recently over at the SlideShare blog. It was such a hot topic that I wanted to share it with you right here on the Ethos3 blog. As presenters, we’re often given lots of tips and tricks by our friends, family, and co-workers. Some of these suggestions are great while the rest…not so much.
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In this episode, I discuss 7 pieces of presentation advice you need to ignore:
1. Just Repeat What You Did Last Time
2. Go Buy a Template
3. Imagine Your Audience Naked
4. Save Your Q&A for the End
5. Watch a TED Talk
6. Don’t Over-Prepare for Your Talk
7. Dress Up for Your Presentation
Episode Resources
Here are some extra resources:
Death to Presentation Templates
The Complete Guide to Practicing Before a Presentation
The Complete Guide to Knowing Your Audience
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