The document outlines seven philosophies of effective presentations according to speaker Libby Spears: 1) Passion trumps perfection - presentations should emphasize enthusiasm over flawlessness. 2) PowerPoint should support the presenter, not dominate. 3) Stories are more memorable than data points. 4) Engage the audience and allow them to participate. 5) Break conventions to surprise the audience. 6) Have fun - presentations should not feel like dental work. 7) Use humor and humanity to connect with audiences.

1. The Bravo cc Philosophy
of Presentations:

2. Hi! I’m Libby Spears.
I speak at about 100
events a year. I have
lots of strong opinions
about presentations
and public speaking.
Here are SEVEN
things that I think are
critical to putting
together a messages
that resonates.

3. EVERY Presentation
is Persuasive.
Every. Single. One.
1.
The Bravo cc Philosophy
of Presentations:

4. PASSION always
trumps
PERFECTION.
2.
The Bravo cc Philosophy
of Presentations:
*Perfection is Super Boring.

5. POWERPOINT is a
Back Up Dancer
and YOU are the
Presentation
3.
The Bravo cc Philosophy
of Presentations:
*Quit allowing your PPT to be the show!

6. STORY is what
people will
remember. Not the
data points.
4.
The Bravo cc Philosophy
of Presentations:
*Connect your data to story for max. impact!

7. ENGAGE the
audience and let
them be a part of
your presentation!
5.
The Bravo cc Philosophy
of Presentations:
*There is no rule you have to do all the talking!

8. ALWAYS BREAK
RULES. Do something
your audience does
not expect!
6.
The Bravo cc Philosophy
of Presentations:
*See Made to Stick for ideas

9. HAVE FUN. A
presentation should never
rival a trip to the dentist
for a root canal.
7.
The Bravo cc Philosophy
of Presentations:
*Your humor and humanity is key to your
success!

10. Hopefully, my strong
opinions are
balanced with a
sense of humor,
great visual interest
in my presentation,
and great ideas that
anyone can benefit
from.

11. If you are digging
this, check me out at
www.bravocc.com
to see more of
what I am up to.
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Retreats

12. And I would love to
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you at:
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