Setting Up for a Worry Free Presentation

One of the excuses people give all the time for not using PowerPoint to present is that they think setting up the equipment is complicated. Like anything, once you learn what the different pieces of equipment are and how to set them up, it is a lot easier.

So how do you learn the setup secrets of polished presenters? You could learn over the years by trial and error – and painful lessons learned. Or you can watch the recording of my web tutorial that will teach you all you need to know and make you comfortable using the technology that all your competition is already using.  On the recording of this live web based training session you will learn:

  • The updated answer to the question “How many slides should I have for my presentation?” Don’t accept the old answer, it’s not true any more.
  • The secrets to testing your slides before you even go to your presentation. Never be caught with embarrassing errors on your slides again.
  • Why both practice and rehearsal are important. If you don’t know the difference between the two, you may not be fully prepared for your presentation.
  • The best way to back up your presentation so you are guaranteed that it will work on another computer on presentation day.
  • A technology checklist that will ensure you don’t forget something and arrive at the presentation room in a panic.
  • How to set up the room to maximize the audience experience – what are the advantages of center or corner screen placement, how to effectively deal with room lighting that washes out the screen, and how to best arrange your desk area so that everything is exactly where you will need it during the presentation without fumbling around.
  • How to connect all of the equipment, from projectors to video equipment to remote controls. With pictures of all the key connectors, you will never again fear setting up the equipment and making sure it works.
  • The correct order for turning on the equipment – it does matter!
  • How to solve the most common display problems that make your screen blank or look awful.
  • How to avoid interruptions during your presentation that can be caused by the setup of your computer.
  • Simple ideas on avoiding feedback from a sound system – you don’t need to be an audio engineer to get great sound if you follow these simple steps.

My name is Dave Paradi and I am an expert who helps people create and deliver PowerPoint presentations that get results.  You will be learning from someone who knows what he is talking about. I am also the co-author of "Guide to PowerPoint" from Prentice Hall.

In this unique recording, you will see my desktop in your browser on your computer so you can see what I am doing on your own screen and you will listen to me explain everything I am doing.  You can pause the recording at any time and go to PowerPoint and try the steps yourself.  Or rewind to review a section again. I use plain PowerPoint – no add-ins, extra programs or plug-ins that you have to buy. That way, you can actually use the information I share without having to purchase some special tools.

If you wanted to hire me to sit with you for an hour and go through this and record everything I did, it would cost hundreds of dollars. But through the power of technology, I am able to keep the cost down and offer it to you at the low price of $87! I want as many people as possible to benefit from this information, so I am keeping the price low.

It runs for one full hour – and I guarantee it will be full of great ideas and tips you will be able to use that same day. I am known for packing tons of information in to all of my seminars and products, so be prepared.

To order the recording click here.