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What do you do if your mid-career professional presentation is riddled with common mistakes?

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You've worked hard to advance your career and you're proud of your achievements. But when you're invited to give a presentation at a conference, a meeting, or a workshop, you realize that your slides are outdated, your speech is boring, and your message is unclear. How do you fix these common mistakes and deliver a professional presentation that showcases your expertise and value? Here are some tips to help you improve your presentation skills and avoid embarrassing yourself in front of your peers.

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1 Assess your audience

Before you start revising your presentation, you need to understand who you're speaking to and what they expect from you. What is their level of knowledge, interest, and experience in your topic? What are their goals, needs, and questions? How can you tailor your content, tone, and style to suit them? By doing some research and analysis, you can craft a presentation that is relevant, engaging, and persuasive for your audience.

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When this errors are common and are new, it might be a strong indication that you are burnt-out and you need a break! However you can also do the following; Seek Feedback: Ask colleagues, mentors, or friends to review your presentation and provide constructive feedback. Correct Grammar and Spelling Errors: Carefully proofread your presentation. Practice Delivery: Practice delivering your presentation multiple times. Tailor Content to Audience: Consider the needs and preferences of your audience when preparing your presentation. Seek Professional Development and Help: Consider attending workshops, courses, or training sessions. Also consider seeking the assistance of a professional editor or coach.

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2 Update your slides

Your slides are not only a visual aid, they are a reflection of your credibility and professionalism. If your slides are cluttered, outdated, or inconsistent, you will quickly lose your audience's attention and trust. To update them, use a simple and clean design that matches your brand and theme. Include high-quality images, charts, and graphs to support your message and data. Additionally, use clear and concise text to highlight your key points and transitions. Ensure consistency by using the same fonts, colors, and layouts throughout your slides. Animations and transitions should be used sparingly and only when they will enhance the presentation.

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George Dixon

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If you know before hand. Re do and update every slide. It's important to maintain continuity using old and new slides do show up. Certainly in image quality. The same with language and detail.

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3 Revise your speech

Revising your speech is essential to ensure you connect with your audience and effectively communicate your message. Start by using a clear and logical structure that guides your audience through your presentation. Make sure to include an attention-grabbing introduction that sets the context and purpose of your presentation. To make it memorable, use stories, anecdotes, examples, and metaphors to illustrate your points. Ask questions, polls, quizzes, and feedback to interact with your audience and keep them engaged. Finally, use a confident and enthusiastic voice that expresses your passion and authority in a powerful conclusion that summarizes your main points and calls your audience to action.

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4 Practice your delivery

Your delivery is more than just a performance; it is a reflection of your confidence and competence. If your delivery is uneasy or unprepared, it will have a negative effect on your credibility. To ensure an effective delivery, review your slides and speech thoroughly, record yourself and watch the video to identify areas for improvement. Ask for feedback from a trusted colleague, friend, or coach and use their suggestions to refine your presentation. Practice in front of a mirror, a camera, or a small audience to simulate the real situation and practice repeatedly until you feel comfortable and confident.

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5 Handle the Q&A

The Q&A session is not just an afterthought - it is an opportunity to reinforce your message and build rapport with your audience. To handle the Q&A effectively, it is essential to prepare some possible questions and answers in advance and anticipate the most common and difficult ones. Invite your audience to ask questions and thank them for their participation, then listen carefully and attentively to each question. When answering, be clear and concise, providing evidence and examples if appropriate. If you don't know the answer, admit it and offer to follow up later or refer to another source. If you encounter a hostile or irrelevant question, remain calm and polite while redirecting it to the main topic or the audience.

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George Dixon

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If you are stuck in presenting incorrect slides. You have work with what you have. At the start of the presentation advise your audience that you know some of the slides and information may be outdated. And that your team is working on a complete updated presentation. If the key points are still valid, point that out. If not point out the error. Do not proceed as if everything is OK, when it's not. Do not apologise for this situation, accept what it is and carry on.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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George Dixon

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Consider that you audience is intelligent. That they understand that things happen. Things continue to move all the time, Even your most up-to-date information could be outdated by the time you make the presentation.

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5 Handle the Q&A

6 Here’s what else to consider

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