A powerful business presentation is more than just showing nice-looking slides. You must be completely sold on your idea or product and know the points you are making inside and out. You'll likely use visual aids, notes, and slides when you present before an audience. While these tools can help, they shouldn't be the sum of your expertise. Use them to aid you in your ability to communicate effectively. Start your presentation by stating your goals. Doing so lets the audience know why they should listen to you and what they can gain from paying attention. Additionally, articulating your goals helps keep the audience focused on the presentation and better remember the key points. Stating your objectives shows that you're organized and have a plan for the presentation. This expectation setting will give the audience confidence in you and your ability to deliver on what you promise. Sharing your presentation goals provides a roadmap for the presentation. By knowing where you're going, the audience can better follow along and understand the points you're making. A presentation can get boring quickly if you just talk to

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