Crafting Presentations that Condense Your Content and Increase Your Impact
Crafting Presentations that Condense Your Content and Increase Your Impact
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
In today's world, communicating with brevity is key. But how can you ensure that you provide your audience with the essential information if you don't have as much time? In this course, public speaking coach Lisa Braithwaite shares how you can condense your content without compromising your material. Lisa starts by explaining the value of presentations that are under five minutes. She then reviews the core elements of a strong presentation, and shares the key factors that contribute to a micro-presentation. She also goes over concepts to help you practice your presentation, keep your audience engaged, and avoid common mistakes. After this course, you'll feel ready to start crafting shorter presentations that pack a punch.
Syllabus
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Examples of micro-presentations Where are micro-presentations happening? 3m
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Identifying your audience Being able to pinpoint the needs, wants, and cares of the people you'll be talking to can allow you to tailor your presentation more effectively. 2m
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Recognizing your objective In order to provide relevant information and tools to your stakeholders, you'll need to understand your desired results as well as theirs. 3m
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Core message In a micro-presentation, you only have time for one core message. 2m
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Call to action There's no point in delivering a presentation if your audience doesn't achieve their desired result and your desired result. 2m
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Structure Without a clear structure to follow, your audience might be confused. 3m
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Opening Micro-presentations require quick and concise openings to immediately get your audience engaged. This lesson will help you create an engaging opening. 4m
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Core points The core points of a micro-presentation lead your audience to understand the why, what, where, and how of your presentation. 3m
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Closing A strong closing wraps up your ideas in a tidy package and leaves the audience with a clear call to action. 2m
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Timing Micro-presentations require tight and precise timing. This lesson will show you how to build in a time cushion so you never go over your time. 3m
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Purpose of engagement In order to feel inspired to take action, your audience must emotionally engage with your ideas and content. 3m
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Engagement tools There are many ways to engage our audiences emotionally, even in five minutes or less. 3m
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To script or not to script Each speaker has her/his own way of delivering a presentation, and whether or not you script your presentation is a function of how much time you have to prepare and practice, how well you know your topic and how good you are at reading a written script. 3m
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Editing for impact Editing is a critical part of the presentation development process. 3m
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Pacing Micro-presentations are not an excuse to talk so fast that your audience can't follow you. This lesson will help you develop proper pacing. 2m
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Overwhelm Presenting can be overwhelming. 3m
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Lack of preparation Even though your presentation is five minutes or less, you still need to prepare thoroughly, even more thoroughly than you might prepare for a full-length presentation. 3m
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Conclusion Thanks for watching this course. 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Lisa Braithwaite
Lisa is a public speaking coach and trainer dedicated to helping purpose-driven leaders enhance visibility, credibility, and awareness through engaging presentations. Author of "Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection," Lisa emphasizes a service mindset and advocacy for change. With a background in theater, education, and sixteen years in the nonprofit sector, including founding her own organization, she brings an upbeat, accessible approach to public speaking. Lisa models authentic, aligned, and collaborative presentations, using practical content that inspires audience action.
Lisa Braithwaite
Longtime Public Speaking Coach and Presentation Skills Trainer
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