Sublime
An inspiration engine for ideas
novice presenter shares information, thinking facts are enough to change the way people think and act. A transformational performer takes the audience on an entertaining journey that changes the way they think, act, and feel.
Michael Port • The Referable Speaker: Your Guide to Building a Sustainable Speaking Career—No Fame Required
Think before you PowerPoint.
Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, • Smart Brevity
Brenda Laurel
David Holston • The Strategic Designer
“Your audience wants you to be real. So avoid sounding like a corporate spokesperson—but don’t portray false humility, either. Playing small and meek when inside you know (and the audience knows) you’re a giant will not win you any fans. Authenticity means claiming who you are.”
Nancy Duarte • HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations (HBR Guide Series)
presentations address the contrast of what is versus what could be.
Nancy Duarte • Resonate
A great presentation is similar to a screenplay in several ways: It has a clear beginning, middle, and end. It has an identifiable, inherent structure. The first plot point is an incident that captures the audience’s intrigue and interest. In presentations, we’ll call this a turning point. The beginning and end are much shorter than the middle.