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5 Secrets For Presenting To Crazy Busy People-Virtually
| Guest post by: Milly Sonneman |
Article Overview: Do more with less. That’s the new mantra in today’s economy. No doubt, you’re feeling the pressure to present to crazy busy people in virtual presentations-and do it fast. You might need help right now. Get 5 tips to save your career, save time-and impress your virtual audience.
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5 Secrets For Presenting To Crazy Busy People-Virtually
Do more with
less. That’s the new mantra in today’s economy. No doubt, you’re feeling the
pressure to present to crazy busy people in virtual presentations—and
do it fast. You might need help right now. Get 5 tips to save your career, save
time—and impress your virtual audience.
Last week I
got a call from a successful University professor. She was under the gun to
come up with a virtual presentation she’d volunteered to give 6 months ago. At
the time, her schedule was wide open and it seemed like a good idea.
But last week
was a different story. She had a new private client, a teenager crisis and was
interviewing for a new position. Talk about short on time. Oh yes, she liked be
completely organized in everything she did. She didn’t feel she had time to
take a presentation
skills training—in person or online.
Should she bow
out? Should she go ahead? Find out how she gained total confidence, delivered a
dynamic virtual presentation, and built trust with her audience.
Here’s what
happened to, let’s call her Sue.
Sue called me
with a whirlwind of ideas. She could easily have gotten a PhD with all the
concepts she wanted to present. Problem was, she only had an hour.
I introduced a
few concepts and tips. Let me share these with you right now.
1.
Reduce
Scope
Take a
surgical approach to your content. Cut it in half. Then cut it in half again.
Repeat as needed.
While this
sounds painful or even unthinkable, it will save you loads of time and pain.
Plus, it will guarantee that your audience will understand exactly what you’re
talking about.
2.
Repeat
Key Ideas
Remember that
your audience is packed with people who are also crazy busy, with short
attention spans. While you may believe your key ideas are crystal clear, do not
leave this up to chance.
Improve
retention by repeating your key points. If at all possible, focus on one single
point and drive this home with repetition.
3.
Simplify
You are an
expert. You are smart. You are passionate about your topic and subject matter
expertise. But your audience is overloaded. Do the heavy lifting for them.
Simplify your concept into an easy-to-understand phrase and picture.
If you’re not
sure how to simplify, work with an executive coach. In
a short session, he or she will help you capture the essence of your story.
4.
Share
Your Personal Story
Speaking of
stories, make it personal. Every day we have insights or something happens to
us. Write these down in a journal. Keep this when and refer to your journal
when you need to present to a group.
By gathering,
valuing and using your personal stories, you’ll connect human-to-human with
your audience. Plus, there’s an added bonus. Your stories are unique. You won’t
sound just like the last presenter—or the next one.
5.
Give
A Way To Practice
Help your
listeners and viewers put new skills into action. Provide time and a way for
them to practice—within your presentation. This is very engaging and will
encourage people to get involved on the spot.
With these
tips in hand, Sue realized that she could easily keep her commitment. She
followed these 5 tips and in a matter of minutes, the ‘light bulb’ went off.
“Of course, I’m going to take this opportunity and give my talk!”
Curious how it
went? She delivered her presentation and got rave reviews.
See it really
is possible to engage your virtual audience—even if you are crazy busy and they
are too. Ready to present with
impact? Impress your crowd, look great and give a dynamic virtual
presentation in 10-minutes or less. You, too, can keep your promises, save your
career, and save time by following these 5 tips.
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