Scott Phillips @scottmphillips

CEO, Founder, Studio E6 - A presentation design and storytelling agency. studioe6.com Portland Joined November 2009

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Scott Phillips @scottmphillips

3 years ago

Instantly improve your presentation w/ this hack Remove your agenda slide Agendas are THE most boring way to begin They give away the plot They invite your audience to read instead of listen Instead, start with a hook Grab your their attention & make them want more.

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Scott Phillips @scottmphillips

3 years ago

Presenting to a hybrid audience? Here’s how Both audiences should: Feel like you’re speaking directly to them Be able to read your body language and expressions Come away with the same message Build your deck w/ both groups in mind Keep them engaged w/ a great story.

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Scott Phillips @scottmphillips

3 years ago

A polished deck makes incomplete content appear fully baked & others may think its too late to contribute A deck that looks WIP invites feedback Socialize an outline first & get -Easier approvals -Shared ownership -An aligned team Seed ideas early then design the deck

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Scott Phillips @scottmphillips

3 years ago

1 way to establish a safe space regardless of where youre presenting Dont address your audience as Ladies & Gentlemen You guys Salesmen Instead use Everyone/Folks Guests Salespeople Addressing your audience with gender-neutral pronouns signals all are welcome & recognized

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Scott Phillips @scottmphillips

3 years ago

Most presentation designers won’t tell you this An amazing looking deck won’t make up for half-assed content Your audience will stray if your presentation lacks An engaging narrative A point of view A human voice Focus on the narrative first Then visualize the main messages

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Scott Phillips @scottmphillips

3 years ago

Here's 1 thing you can do to make your decks more effective Stop using Thank You slides Instead →Close with a call to action →Refer to your opening →Close with your key take-aways Use your voice to thank your audience Use your last slide to elicit action #pitchdecks