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Why 90% of Presentations Are Forgettable (And How TO Fix Yours) Credit to Oliver Aust. Follow him for more. Original post: __________ Think about the last presentation you sat through. Do you remember anything from it? Probably not. Most presentations fail because they are: ? Overloaded with bullet points ? Devoid of emotion ? Data dumps with no clear story The good news? You can make your presentation unforgettable with these 7 simple shifts: 1. Start with a Hook, Not an Intro Most presenters begin with "I'm excited to be here today..." and lose the audience immediately. Fix: Grab attention from the start. Example: “Your company is losing $10M a year—and you don’t even know why.” 2. Tell a Story, Not Just Data People remember stories, not statistics. Instead of listing facts, wrap them in a compelling narrative. Fix: Use the “Problem → Struggle → Solution” technique. Example: "Before using our system, Sarah’s team spent 3 hours a day on reports. She tried different tools, but nothing worked—until she found our solution. Now? Just 15 minutes a day." 3. Use Contrast & Surprise The brain is wired for novelty. If your presentation sounds predictable, people will tune out. Fix: Vary your tone, pace, and visuals. Drop in an unexpected question, statistic, or pause to keep them engaged. 4. Say Less, Mean More Too much information overloads the audience. They’ll remember nothing. Fix: Cut the fluff. Stick to one core message per slide, per section, per speech. 5. Make It Visual Bullet points don’t inspire. Images and metaphors do. Fix: Instead of saying “Our product is faster,” show a race car next to a bicycle. 6. End with a Bang, Not a Fizzle Most presentations end with “Thank you” and no real impact. Fix: Leave them with one key idea and a clear next step. Example: “If you only take away one thing today, let it be this…” 7. Master the Pause Most speakers talk too fast and leave no room for ideas to sink in. Fix: Silence is power. Pause after key points to let them land. ?? A great presentation isn’t about information—it’s about transformation. Make your next one impossible to forget. What’s the most memorable presentation you’ve ever seen? Drop a comment below! ? __________ Write viral posts like this in seconds with Taplio, the AI tool for LinkedIn. Get better content, schedule posts, and track growth—all in just 10 minutes. Trusted by top creators and professionals to grow faster. Start for free → JoinTaplio.com

Have you heard about the festivalization of conferences??Well, if you have or haven’t, this edition of?#NoMoreBadEvents,?featuring my?guest Marco Mendolia, a senior program manager for E-Commerce events, is the one to listen to.? Marco has an impressive background in festivals and events, seamlessly blending the two to transform conferences into unique, fun, and engaging learning experiences. According to Marco, a business conference with a festival vibe fosters the best connections, all through the simple joy of sharing. I believe the same.?So with that in common, we had a lively and informative discussion about the concept of business festivals and a whole lot more… including …?stuff like strategic partnerships, early engagement with partners, co-marketing, and the value of adding an emcee. Of course, I rather like the latter.?In any case, tune in for this rather enjoyable conversation! For more, you can tune in here or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. https://lnkd.in/g-3eWR7x ?? No More Bad Events?is produced and presented?by?eSpeakers;?the premier full-service platform for event organizers.? Thanks to Marco Mendolia for joining the conversation.??And as always, thanks again to Joseph Heaps, from eSpeakers for this successful partnership. #EventManagement #Storytelling #Engagement #PodcastEpisode?#nomorebadevents #podcaster #podcasthost #events #speaking #keynotespeaker #keynote Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) Meeting Professionals International Cvent #emcee #eventhost #eventproduction #eventprofs #meetingprofs #ecommerce #tradeshows #ecommerce #festivals #coachella #sxsw