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                          together some of the best tips to help you:  
                        
                        You have lots to tell - you are brimming with enthusiasm 
                          - you want to pack all your information into a very 
                          short period of time. The problem is that too much information 
                          can be a real turn off. Simplify your message and your 
                          audience will be able to understand it.  
                        
                        Most corporate presentations are packed with bullet 
                          points. The problem is that bullet points are a very 
                          inefficient way of telling a story. In a presentation 
                          55% of the way that we take in information is visual 
                          compared with only 7% for text (bullet points). If you 
                          use images to tell your story then you will have an 
                          immediate competitive advantage. And if you are wondering 
                          about the other 38% this is for vocal delivery.  
                        
                        Resist the urge to do it all yourself. We can all use 
                          PowerPoint for putting together an ad-hoc presentation, 
                          but a corporate presentation deserves better. Best to 
                          bite the bullet (if you'll excuse the pun) and bring 
                          in a professional presentation design agency.  
                        
                        You wouldn't present wearing a shell suit - so make 
                          sure that you are dressed correctly. Generally speaking 
                          it is better to dress on the smart side. You could also 
                          read our article about What to wear. 
                        
                        When we go up to present we put ourselves on display. 
                          The audience will be looking at us - often in intense 
                          detail. Ensure that you have covered off the finer points 
                          - hair brushed, shoes cleaned, clothes ironed, nails 
                          cleaned and clipped.  
                        
                        It is so easy not to prepare. There are never enough 
                          hours in the day - and besides all the best speakers 
                          can just stand up and give a great speech. The problem 
                          is that they have had years of preparation. The sad 
                          truth is that as with most things in life you take short 
                          cuts at your peril. Rehearse & you will get better. 
                           
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