How to make a
good presentation.
By
Adewumi Olatunji
Friday, February 13, 2015

The problem?

Lessons.
Speak from your heart.
Your presentation should be
authentic and original.
It should come from within you,
not from your notes or slides.

Prepare.
First, write down your
own ideas before going
to Google or PowerPoint.
Build a storyline, a flow.

Practice, Practice, Practice.
“What we hope ever to do with ease, we must first learn
to do with diligence.” - Samuel Johnson

Present.
Let your passion through;
don’t try to hide nervousness.
Use a conversational tone.
Don’t read out slides!
Make eye contact.
Minimize movement except if
you’re comfortable walking on
the stage.

If you have to use slides,
Consider Guy Kawasaki’s
10/20/30 Rule.
Eliminate noise.
Watch grammar.
Limit text, use images.

When your presentation is
good…
Your audience stays
engaged.
Your message is passed
across successfully.
Your listeners remember.

Ultimately,
A good presentation is more
than bullet points or beautiful
slides or speaking style,
Substance counts…let it come
from your heart.
Your presentation should stir
your listeners toward change –
a call to action, or at least spark
up a conversation.

Thank you.