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Are You Creating More PowerPoint Zombies?

A common question I get during my presentation workshops is:  
How do I get and keep my audiences attention?  
How do I keep them from turning into PowerPoint Zombies?

I think the best answer has always been:  Give them a reason to listen!  This usually means addressing their priorities, needs and/or problems in some concrete way.

I would add to this a truly radical idea in the corporate world:  give your presentation WITHOUT PowerPoint.  That's right, no PowerPoint.  You will totally capture them right from the start because presenting without PowerPoint rarely happens.  You will be a freak, and freaks always get people's attention.

They'll listen to you just to see "What the hell is this guy/lady doing?!"
They'll stay tuned in becase you will be so much better able to plug into them (and they to you) if you don't have to compete with your slides.

If you have done you homework and are presenting a message that does address their priorities, needs, and/or problems in a focussed way, presenting without PowerPoint will make you stand out because the best way to sell any mesage is Person-to-Person, not Person-to-PowerPoint.

(Of course, the audience already has an e-file with your slide deck and you will have your slides with you ready to call up during the Q & A is needed.)

 Be Your Presentation Best.

 www.boswell-training.com

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