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Input 9: Achieving Presentation Zen on Stage - Coggle Diagram
Input 9: Achieving Presentation Zen on Stage
9. Show or do the unexpected
Surprise audience
: Break expectations subtly.
Create discovery
: Fill gaps in knowledge with answers.
Maintain engagement
: Keep the journey moving with the unexpected.
1.
Turn off the computer
Start with
analog preparation
: turn off technology.
Get ideas on the wall/table to see details and the
big picture.
Focus on
subtracting
and refining ideas.
2. Put audience first
Tell their story
: Make the message relatable.
Theme
: Keep it
universal
.
Know your audience
: Tailor content to them.
4. Have a clear theme
Clear theme
: Define key message. What do you want the audience to remember and act on?
Avoid overload
: Don’t drown in details.
One main takeaway
: Write it down and keep it visible.
3. Have a solid structure
Solid structure
: Essential for building narrative.
Narrative types
: Explanatory, slice of life, etc.
Top-10 list
: Simple for both presenter and audience.
Goal
: 1-2 Key points should stick; overall message resonates.
7. Show a clear conflict
Show conflict
: Illustrate a struggle or obstacle.
Make it relatable
: Focus on overcoming challenges.
Engage the audience
: Highlight what's at stake.
5. Remove the nonessential
Remove nonessential
: Cut unnecessary content and visuals.
Focus on relevance
: Only include what serves the story.
Chekhov’s advice
: If it’s not important, remove it.
6. Hook 'em early
Hook early
: Grab attention right away.
Avoid filler
: Skip formalities and backstories.
Sustain interest
: Use variety and unexpectedness.
Focus on beginning
: Make the opening memorable (most audience remember opening and ending most).
8. Demonstrate a clear change
Demonstrate change
: Present content addressing change.
Create audience change
: Inspire motivation and action.
Avoid disengagement
: Keep the audience attentive.
10. Make 'em feel
emotions r more important than facts or structure, they make ppl remember and push them to act
11. Be authentic
take risks and embrace vulnerability and honesty, ppl appreciate it bc it's relatable