EPISODE 203 - PREPARING FOR A PRESENTATION

EPISODE 203: PREPARING FOR A PRESENTATION
In Episode 203, Ally and Kara discuss how to prepare for a pitch or presentation. Listen in as your favorite powerpoint nerds explain where to start (logistics and location!), what content to emphasize (tailor your message to your recipient!), and what visuals to consider (all the visuals, none of the words!). Let us know your favorite presentation prep tricks in the comments below!

Listen to Episode 203 here:

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QUICKSTART PRESENTATION GUIDE

LOGISTICS: Question to ask yourself

• How much time do I have?
  
• Is there time set aside for Q&A afterwards?
  
• What’s the venue like?
  
• Do you have tech questions or is there time for a practice run?
  
• What time of day will I be speaking?
  
• Who is the audience? What is their background?
  
• Why was I asked to speak?
  
• What do I want THEM to do after this presentation?
  
• What visual medium is most appropriate for this?

CONTENT: What to include and where

• Introduction
  
• Elevator pitch
  
• Objectives and goals, catered to audience
  
• What’s the ask?
  
• Methods / project plans / execution
  
• Why now?
  
• Conclusion

MORE RESOURCES

"There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave." - Dale Carnegie 

"If you can't write your message in a sentence, you can't say it in an hour." - Dianna Booher

For some great examples of pitches and presentations, check out Ted Talks and Shark Tank pitches ! 

Speaking of presentations, Kara spoke at Trojan Horse Was a Unicorn this year. Find out more about THU here!