The only thing worse than watching a bad pitch or presentation is giving one… Don’t leave your audience yawning – or with too many questions! Take a look at these simple hacks courtesy of Geoffrey James from a conversation with neuroscience research leader Stephen Kosslyn from Harvard University. 

1. Always customize your slides
2. Show AND tell
3. Manipulate your audiences attention 
4. Keep your message(s) clear
5. Talk TO your audience, not AT your audience
6. Use diverse communications methods
7. Present rythmatically 
8. Prepare the audience for, and encourage questions

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