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One secret that many accomplished presenters use often goes unnoticed. Yet, when done well, it always boosts the presentation’s effectiveness. The good news? It’s easy to incorporate this secret into any presentation.
That secret ingredient is… timing transitions between slides.
One Idea per Slide
We often have a lot to share and may be tempted to slather our slides with text. This can cause cognitive overload and our audience may lose track of our story.
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Here are some quick
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