1. 1 Creating Successful Presentations A How-to guide on creating powerful presentations about human trafficking, while utilizing Guy Kawasaki’s 10-20-30 Presentation Rule

2. 2 “ There is no such thing as presentation talent, it is called presentation skills. ” -David JP Phillips

3. 3 What Makes a Presentation Successful? Present your message, goals, and mission with clear conviction Presentation tools like Prezi, SlideShare and PowerPoint can be used for: –Trainings –Describing your mission –Community outreach –Awareness-building activities

4. 4 “ Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication. ” -Leonardo Da Vinci

5. 5 Guy Kawasaki’s 10-20-30 Rule 10: Ten informative slides per presentation 20: Twenty minute presentation 30: Minimum thirty-point font size Simple Structure

6. 6 Why 10? Slides should outline material Focus on who you are, what you do, and why it matters Branding: –Your image is your brand –Incorporate what makes you different on each slide, because people will pay attention and are more likely to respond

7. 7 Studies show that the average attention span for an adult watching a presentation is twenty minutes Taking breaks: –You can extend the audience’s attention span by taking short breaks –Examples of effective “breaks”: a blank slide, a short story, or a demonstration Why 20?

8. 8 Ensures that audience can read your slides Forces you to know your material Word Count: –30 point font keeps word count low –40 words per slide –When possible, substitute images for words Why 30?

9. 9 “ We all love stories; stories affirm who we are. ” -Andrew Stanton

10. 10 Engaging Stories Revolve around a central question, for which you are proposing a solution Make numbers relevant by putting them into terms your audience understands Inspire anticipation, wonder, and curiosity Always express a take-home message Be passionate

11. 11 Beyond the Presentation Practice makes perfect Simplify Don’t use clichés Learn from the experts Keep your audience in mind Image by Hubspot

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13. 13 Human Exploitation & Trafficking (H.E.A.T.) Watch Email: info@heat-watch.org Main Website: www.heat-watch.org Online Toolkit: Toolkit.heat-watch.org Facebook.com/AlamedaCountyDAHEAT Twitter.com/HEATWatch Contact us for Questions and Assistance!