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1. Don't overload your slides

1. Don't overload your slides

  • Speakers often use their slides to drive attention away from themselves to ease the pressure. Don't do that.
  • Visual aids make the talk more engaging, but people come to watch you, not your Canva slides.
  • You should only include what is necessary to make the audience follow what you're saying.
  • Don't include sentences
  • Use graphics to enhance the experience, make it visually appealing, and
  • Do not write paragraphs!

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