Engage Your Audience with Dynamic Presentation Strategies with Kris Flegg

Speaking Sessions

Unlock the secrets to captivating your audience with Kris Flegg, a former banking professional turned presentation design expert and certified platinum Prezi expert. Kris shares his journey from an average presenter to a presentation authority, emphasizing the power of authenticity. Whether you're new to presenting or a seasoned pro, Kris's tips on overcoming public speaking jitters and embracing authenticity are both practical and empowering.
Learn the essential elements that make presentations effective and unforgettable. Kris highlights the importance of simplicity, consistency, and creative visualization in slide design, emphasizing the presenter as the primary visual aid. Discover interactive strategies to keep audiences engaged, even with data-heavy content, and how tools like Prezi can create a dynamic, non-linear flow. Kris also shares five power principles for impactful presentations, including modulating energy levels, using humor, and focusing on storytelling. Tune in to elevate your presentation skills and leave a lasting impression.
NOTABLE QUOTES
"Authenticity [is] the genesis of creating a sense of connection and engagement." – Kris
"By being ourselves, we're going to attract certain people [who] resonate with who we are. And of course, we're going to repel other people. But that's okay because you can't be for everybody." – Philip
"When we start designing [presentation], we want to have a brand and feel. So, consistency is really important." – Kris
"When you're designing slides: How is this adding to what I'm saying or is it just repeating what I'm saying?" – Kris
"If you put so much information on that slide deck, what's the purpose of you being there to present it?" – Philip
"People like to be able to choose the information they digest." – Kris
“Interactivity and more of a conversational approach… can create something impactful, rather than that kind of strict slide thinking structure." – Kris
"Planning those moments of modulation, interesting things, transitions, and humor or things that might be confronting or shocking… is a fantastic way to create that level of engagement." – Kris
"Be brave, try it out. If it doesn't work, try something different the next time." – Kris
"Ultimately, presentation is about changing the future." – Kris
"If you've got a passion for helping people and solving problems, it's the start of… something that will create an impact." – Kris
"Looking for feedback at the start of your presentation, not the end of it, is a way of pulling people into that." – Kris
RESOURCES
Kris
Website: https://www.presentationdesign.co/
Book: https://a.co/d/0dfKCC8s
Email: [e-mail]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-flegg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/presentationdesign.co/
Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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1. Kris's background and personal info (00:00:00)

2. Kris's inspiration for presentation coaching (00:01:47)

3. Key tips for improving speaking and authenticity (00:03:57)

4. Four-step presentation process (00:09:23)

5. Two types of presentations (00:14:15)

6. Managing interruptions during presentations (00:16:50)

7. Using humor to engage the audience (00:22:22)

8. Capturing attention and making an impact (00:27:14)

9. Adding concise, impactful stories (00:35:00)

10. Building rapport with managers (00:39:02)

11. Kris's special offer (00:42:57)

12. How to connect with Kris (00:45:03)