Ending Slide Shame: Mastering the Art of Engaging Presentations | Bridgette Callahan

Expert Access with Dannella Burnett

Episode 2: Ending Slide Shame: Mastering the Art of Engaging Presentations | Bridgette Callahan
Whenever we find ourselves in a speaking engagement, our priority is getting the message across. We tend to place a low priority on sprucing up our presentation because we like to think its all in the context of the content.
Join us in this episode of Expert Access Podcast and let our host Dannella Burnett show you how Bridgette Callahan's mission of ending slide shame could give your bottom-line a much-needed lift.
What to expect in this episode:
00:57 – A mission to end slide shame.
01:38 – On death by PowerPoint
02:08 – How Bridgette mastered the art of presentations.
04:08 – On default slides and its impact to audience.
06:55 – Bridgette's tips for making presentations.
10:13 – On creating slides by telling a story.
11:43 – Biggest pet peeve of speakers with slides
14:49 – Differences in bottom-line based on slide quality
18:09 – An example with a "hidden" animation
19:47 – Making a big difference in your next presentation.
22:40 – Are presentation and slide decks still relevant today?
23:20 – On bullets, text slides, handouts and read outs.
24:27 – On recently becoming more visible as a speaker.
26:25 – On pursuing your passion and doing what you love.
About Dannella Burnett:
Dannella Burnett is an author, speaker, and coach who has been in the event planning industry for 40 years. She has an AS - Culinary Arts, BS in Food Service Management both from Johnson & Wales University She became a mother later in life. Dannella is the founder of Speakers Need to Speak, a stage finder service, and she also owns Encore Elite Events. With her decades of experience, she has developed an impressive directory of speakers to support her clients. She has dedicated her life to supporting starter and seasoned speakers to get more visibility. She has traveled to 10+ countries and loves reading and spending time with her family. She has worked with several famous speakers, actors, musicians, and has been featured in Entrépreneur and LA Tribune. Her greatest passion is to help others grow their business.
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