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How Powerful Presentation Design Builds the Confidence to Inspire, Sell, and Lead
Have you ever noticed how some speakers seem to own the room effortlessly? While natural charisma plays a role, there's often a secret...
oreet kaufman
6 days ago3 min read
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How Do You End a Presentation?
Your presentation is only as impactful as what happens after it ends. A well-crafted Call to Action (CTA) ensures your message sticks...
oreet kaufman
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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60% of Your Audience is Multitasking
During presentations, approximately 60% of attendees admit to multitasking, such as checking emails or using their phones, according to a...
oreet kaufman
Aug 4, 20241 min read
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If it’s Action You Want, Use Action Words
Action words, or verbs, are the powerhouses of your presentation. They don't just convey information—they inspire, motivate, and drive...
oreet kaufman
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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Do You ‘Word Diet’? Make It Simple.
According to Harvard Business Review, people should be able to understand a PowerPoint slide in about THREE SECONDS . This is known as...
oreet kaufman
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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If You Hate PowerPoint, This May Be Why
Why do so many people think PowerPoint is boring and frustrating? Knowing how to use it effectively can make the difference between 'eh'...
oreet kaufman
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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Nobody Wants to Admit It, But Looks Matter
Research from the University of Minnesota found that presentations using visual aids were 43% more persuasive than those without. Imagine...
oreet kaufman
Apr 3, 20241 min read
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“I didn’t understand one thing in that presentation.”
Feeling lost during a presentation is like being stranded in a foreign land without a map. You sit there, trying to decipher the...
oreet kaufman
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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“Holy Toledo, how long is that man going to speak for??”
Famous words spoken out loud by my grandmother at my 8th grade graduation in 1988, but they ring true for any speaker or presentation...
oreet kaufman
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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“My presentation didn’t work, no one paid attention.”
Unfortunately, we may have all felt this at one time or another. Why didn’t anyone pay attention if it was such a great topic that they...
oreet kaufman
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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