The GLAD Rule - A
[A]ct, and push for [A]ction.
Be performative - but only as far as it supports your main point.
While numbers vary, experts have noted that 60-80% of communication comes from body language, so leverage that with gestures that emphasize your key point. Don't flail, though - that’s merely distracting.
Also, be sure you close your presentation with a call to action. What can your audience do now that they have this new information?
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[D]eliver details in the middle, the thesis at the beginning and end.
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