Welcome to Powerful Presentations Online!

Presentations are great opportunities to educate, build relationships and get things done! Your presentation is not just about the ideas you want to share, but how those ideas can help the audience accomplish what’s important to them. Whether you’re speaking in person or online, creating your presentation follows the same steps.

We’ve included worksheets and templates that you can download as you take the course. Use them to plan your next presentation.

PART ONE:

Target Your Presentation to Match Your Audience

You’re more likely to accomplish your goal when your information addresses issues that are relevant to the audience. Take time to understand your audience, so you focus on what’s important to them.

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Targeting Worksheet - Editable PDF

People in your audience have different perspectives on your ideas. Addressing their interests shows that you not only know your topic, but why it matters to them.

Step 1: Know Your Audience

What’s the one key idea you want people to remember? Share your point of view on your topic.

Step 2: Develop a Clear Message

What do you want people to think, feel, do at the end of the presentation? Having a clear action step helps you focus your content and let’s your audience know the purpose of the presentation.

Step 3: Action Step

What’s the value to the audience of taking the action you suggest? What are the benefits, to them, of shifting perspective, changing behavior or approving your request?

Step 4: Focus on the Benefits

PART TWO:

Organize Your Content to Deliver Results

You have a limited amount of time to make an impact with your presentation. Be clear about your purpose. Be concise with the information you share. And be compelling, so the audiences sees the value in what you’re communicating.

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Presenter’s NoteSheet - Example

Presenter’s NoteSheet - Editable PDF

Presenter’s NoteSheet - Editable Word Doc

Your opening is critical to capturing the audience’s attention and helping them understand what you are going to present. Be clear, concise and compelling!

Presentation Content: Opening

Less is More! Focus your information on what the audience needs to know in order to say “Yes” to your action step. Organize your ideas so they are easy for people to understand.

Presentation Content: Body

Now that you’ve told the ‘story’ about your topic, tell the audience what comes next. What do you want them to do with the information and how will it benefit them?

Presentation Content: Closing

COMING SOON: Create Powerful Virtual Presentations

How to create a commanding online presentation

Build a stronger presence
Deliver compelling content
Create effective visuals

This series will make your virtual presentation as powerful as your in-person delivery.