Presentations are important tools for career development. You are the center of attention as you speak. You have the choice to entertain or dominate your audience throughout that period of time. You can influence the audience’s attention or passivity. Knowing the components that add sparkle to a presentation is beneficial. The two most important tools for a presenter are their own voice and body, even though technology can make the job easier.
I see it’s been a while since you’ve posted, but I just wanted to ask—has anyone tried using storytelling more in their presentations lately? I’ve found that weaving in short, real stories helps keep people engaged and makes the info stick better. Curious if anyone has favorite tricks for keeping attention, especially in longer meetings or pitches?
I always get nervous presenting, so I started prepping visually with timeline slides, which made things smoother for me. The best timeline maker I found helped me lay things out in a way that’s super easy to follow and keeps the flow clear, especially during team updates or pitches. It’s saved me a ton of time I used to spend getting slides to look right.