Why I Hate Presentations

Written by ida

December 9, 2018

The most common term or catchall word for what people do when they stand up in front of a group is “giving a presentation”.

Oh how I hate the word presentation

Why?

Because using it sabotages what, in most circumstances, should be an engaging interactive experience…

Do a synonym search for presentation and you’ll find the words delivery, demonstration, display, production, show…

There’s nothing wrong with a demo, or a production, or a show, but…

When it comes to facilitating a life-changing transformation, a demo or show is not the best way to do it…

These situations are all passive experiences for the attendees, and as we know all too well…

Many a presentation, unfortunately, turns into a boring snoozefest…

If your attendees know they’re going to a presentation, their expectations and their behavior will be different than if they’re going to a workshop, coaching session, or retreat session.

When you’re “giving a presentation,” you’re actually holding your audience members back from getting a full learning experience and…

Holding yourself back during the preparation stage…

If you see your gig as a presentation, then you’re going to prepare for it differently and have a different mindset about it than if you’re thinking about it as a workshop, retreat session, seminar, or even a group coaching session.

The outcomes will be different in each case, because the experiences are different…

The best piece of advice I have for you on giving presentations is in the very first module of the Creating Your Engaging Talks and Workshops program.

If you truly want to serve your audience members, have them love your sessions, and come running back for more of what you have to offer…

Check it out here.

 

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