Makes sense, don’t you think? Believe it or not, your speaking is only the vehicle to your destination, making contacts.
Here is how you should plan a 75 minute presentation: in minutes
70 – 75: Last minute minglers
60 – 70: Exchange cards (write one brief memory on back of their card)
45 – 60: Questions. These 15 minutes may be used during presentation
05 – 45: Presentation with three main points with the walk away point last
00 – 05: Introduction, stragglers, and light moments
Prior to speaking: in minutes
10 – 0: Test A/V (be sure to wear something that the wireless mic can be clipped)
15 – 10: Set out business cards and place a few pens on the table
Prepare any hard copy materials for quick distribution
30 – 15: Arrive at exact venue location even if other session is taking place
Prior to leaving home/hotel: in minutes
15 – 0: Listen to music which both calms and motivates you
30 – 15: Eat a light protein, try to avoid caffeine
60 – 30: Pack fully charged computer
Pack power cord
Pack hard copy materials
Pack business cards
Pack extra pens (that you won’t worry about walking away)
Prior to presentation: in days
2 – 1: Have at least two types of back-up for material (jump drive, CD etc.)
30 – 2: Practice saying content out loud and timing
90 – 30: Write presentation, check facts, write slides and edit to three main points
Remember, if the audience can only remember one thing, make it be YOU!
Until next time!
Jude Russo Caserta
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