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Presentation Ideas from Great SlideShare Uploads

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Are you currently stuck on a blank PowerPoint screen? Don’t know how to begin the daunting task of creating an engaging presentation? It’s hard to move forward when inspiration is running low, so we’ve compiled 6 SlideShare uploads that can help you out of your predicament. Try and source some great presentation ideas from this list.

Steal This Presentation by Jesse Desjardins

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This slide show covers some useful info on presentation design. It gives a bit of insight about which colors to use for your deck, what kind of images can go with your presentation, and how to create a more interesting layout for each slide. It also includes a list of websites where you can download images and fonts. The main objective of Desjardins’ catchy post is to show that not every presentation needs to end with a Death by PowerPoint — not even yours.

 

Speaking Tips from Popular TED Talks by Dell

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The TED Conference has seen some of the best presentations in recent history. Get some presentation ideas from the techniques that make the best TED Talks stand out. The appeal of the TED talk is its inspiring and engaging speech. Audiences not only sit and listen to a speaker, they also relate to the presenter. Learn to move and inspire people with your words.

 

13 Steve Jobs Quotes About Design by Steve Young

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Steve Jobs gave some of the most memorable presentations. He created a fun and engaging experience for audiences watching his product launches. What he was best known for in presentations was his ability to incorporate effective storytelling into his product pitch. Other than that, he’s a respected leader in innovating the tech industry. Learn more about his thoughts on design to inspire your own presentation.

 

Pixar’s 22 Rules to Phenomenal Storytelling by Gavin McMahon

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Pixar has been making films that are simple yet profound. If you’re feeling stuck, even after several brainstorming sessions, this can be a great source for presentation ideas. The animation company’s ability to reach out and relate to their audience through their storytelling is deeply rooted in a combination of fleshed out characters and organized narrative construction. Learn more about their storytelling technique and try applying it to your presentation content.

7 Rules of Content Marketing Design That Convert Customers by Uberflip

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Presentations can make a great addition to your content marketing strategy. In this SlideShare presentation, take note of the different design tips that can help you earn and engage a larger audience. Consistency and an engaging CTA are among the things you need to include in your design in order to get noticed.

How to Get Picked for the SlideShare Homepage by SlideShare

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If you do decide to use presentations for content marketing, you need to upload them to a site like SlideShare. In this presentation, SlideShare offers advice to help you create eye-catching and memorable slides. The key to getting the most ‘views’ is effective PowerPoint design.

 

Presentation ideas still not coming to you? Keep browsing through SlideShare’s featured presentations until you find something that clicks. You can also visit our SlideShare profile for more inspiration.

 

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What’s Your Presentation Delivery Style?

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No two presenters are alike. Presentations are a form of expression, similar to talking, writing, or dressing. It’s an avenue to show off your personality. Ever wondered why you still feel awkward even after all the presentation delivery tips you’ve read? It’s probably because you haven’t found the delivery style that suits your personality.

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Most people think that public speaking is a natural-born talent. It’s true that some people are more inclined to it than others. Some people have personalities that make them more outgoing, or a better storyteller. But really, it’s all a matter of finding a presentation delivery style that suits your unique traits. You want to sound like a president giving an inaugural address, but your personality is actually a bit more laid back and humorous.

To help, we identified four different presentation delivery styles. Take some time to figure out where you fall. Maybe you fit right into one category, or you could be a combination of some of these types.

The Campfire Chat

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This presentation delivery style can turn a keynote address to an intimate affair between friends. People who employ the Campfire Chat can create an atmosphere that makes the audience comfortable, attentive, and entertained. Their secret lies in making their presentation relatable with anecdotes, analogies, and metaphors.

Examples:
Shonda Rhimes in her Dartmouth commencement speech
Seth Godin in “How to get your ideas to spread”

This presentation delivery style is for you if:

  • You enjoy sharing stories, no matter how random they seem
  • You find interest in almost anything, even the most mundane things

The Rally Cry

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The Rally Cry is a presentation delivery style that balances both inspiration and persuasion. People with this style can convince the audience to examine their perspectives about a specific topic. They can successfully lead others to take action. The key to this delivery style is to be completely confident in your presentation and the ideas behind it.

Examples:
Martin Luther King, Jr. in his historical speech, “I Have a Dream”
Susan Cain’s “The power of introverts”

This presentation delivery style is for you if:

  • You’re passionate and driven about turning your vision into reality
  • You’re not afraid to share how you feel or speak your mind

The Eye-opening Lecture

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This presentation delivery style allows the audience to digest new information, no matter how complex. The presentations can be dense with data, but the audience never loses sight of the integral message behind it. The secret weapon of Lecture presenters is their ability to illustrate complicated concepts through visuals and props.

Examples:
Al Gore in the presentations that inspired the film An Inconvenient Truth
Bill Gates in “Innovating to zero” and “Mosquitos, malaria and education”

This presentation delivery style is for you if:

  • You’ve always been the de facto leader in group settings
  • You enjoy learning new information and pouring over its details

The Main Act

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The Main Act is a delivery style that turns a presentation into a full experience. It’s playful and fun, but not without a specific goal. Presenters employing this style make use of visuals, stories, and perfectly-timed jokes to drive home their point.

Examples:
Steve Jobs’ product launches and keynotes
Sir Ken Robinson in “How schools kill creativity”

This presentation delivery style is for you if:

  • You’re innovative and always excited about big ideas
  • You’re humorous and can easily improvise
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