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  1. All right, we have covered TEN reasons Presentations are bad. Coming Up: What a GREAT, Game changing Presentation looks like.
  2. Most Presentations are BAD Reason #1: Sounds, looks feels like every other presentation. How can you create a unique experience? Go for it!
  3. Most Presentations are BAD Reason #2: One Dimensional. HUMANIZE yourself. Show you are more than an "expert", you are a person too!
  4. Most Presentations are BAD reason #3: Lack of Preparation. A GREAT Presentation is like anything else of quality: it requires advance...
  5. Most presentations are BAD Reason #4: TOO Long. If someone gives you 45 minutes take just 35 minutes. Your audience will thank you for it.
  6. Most presentations are BAD Reason #5: Ineffective nonverbals. Quit Pacing for goodness sakes you are making me car sick.
  7. Most presentations are BAD Reason #6: Verbal Fillers. Find out yours and eliminate it! "I'm gonna tell you" and "kind of"--yuck!
  8. Most presentations are BAD Reason #7: All Power Point. Step away from the clicker and BE the presentation. People want to hear YOU speak!
  9. Most Presentations are BAD Reason #8: Lack of STRUCTURE. People need order to follow a message. Create Beautiful STRUCTURE=maximum impact
  10. Most Presentations are BAD Reason #9: Too much data not enough story. People don't connect to data--give it context with a great story!
  11. Most Presentations are bad--10 reasons. #10 people don't test their technology BEFORE the presentation starts. Make sure audio/video work!
  12. There is grand canyon divide between knowing & doing. My job? I help you build the bridge to the doing side. That's where success lives.
  13. There are times you need to step away from your pursuits and be contemplative. That's hard to do in our hurry up and get there culture.
  14. Great webinar with the folks at Norvax University today! Thank you for letting me share my ideas on how to build your brand with story!
  15. All good examples of how to be TACKY in business ow.ly/97rVy
  16. $6000! check just delivered to Denton Public Schools Foundation for THREE What's YOUR Plan BE scholarships. How cool is that?
  17. What are you reading right now that is making your SMART-er? Getting ready to start Blah Blah Blah by @danroam
  18. Did you know you can shorten URL's for your marketing materials or other places where a SUPER long URL just doesn't look right? Go to...
  19. Exciting Offer from Bravo Communications and Consulting #constantcontact conta.cc/AgkoDP
  20. I uploaded a @YouTube video youtu.be/4GbU3IZ-tSo?a WYPB 2012 Basket Slides