QuickBites: How Not to Memorize Your Entire Presentation

<p>I can’t count how many times I’ve been asked, “Am I supposed to memorize my presentation?”</p> <p> </p> <p>My standard -- and slightly confusing -- answer is, “No … and yes … but mostly no.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Let me explain. Memorizing your entire presentation is not recommended, nor is it reasonable.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, you learn:</p> <p>- which elements of a presentation should be memorized and why</p> <p>- what you should do with the body of a presentation</p> <p>- the two most important parts of a talk</p> <p>- what to do if you are going to include a long quote or other passage</p> <p>- what propels you from being a speaker who speaks to one who connects with their audience and serves them well</p>