I threw my Power Point presentation out the window after attending a short seminar by the ethos3 company. We had committed every conceivable presentation sin possible when preparing our presentation. Too many statistics, too many bullet points, and enough information to choke a horse. I realized that our Power Point was a mess and probably confused more customers than helped. Take a few minutes and read what the experts have to say about creating a powerful presentation.
Scott Schwertly Founder of Ethos3 writes:
Below is a tip to keep in mind the next time you start preparing for a presentation. Trust me; you’ll be considered a nonconformist just by preparing in the right way.
A winning presentation must be well thought, brewed on, and dreamed on. It takes time. It takes research. It takes patience. You can’t build a memorable presentation in an instant. Therefore, it can’t be prepared in a microwave. A great presentation must be built in a crock pot.
All the great thinkers and presenters that have come before us spent meticulous hours crafting their masterpieces. If you want to create a legacy, you must spend the right amount of time crafting your speech. Our nanosecond culture, where time is our most precious asset, makes it difficult to prepare accordingly. However, there is no quick fix. Practice is the mother of skill. I can’t emphasize more on the concept that title or knowledge will not save you when public speaking. Only true preparation creates the confidence that will enable you to succeed.
To learn more about Ethos3, check out their web site at http://www.ethos3.com.
Dan Zellars
