Creating a Keynote Presentation
41mIntermediate2018-08-02
Authors

Todd Dewett
Authenticity Expert, Educator, Author, Speaker
Course details
The keynote is a special speech. As the cornerstone of an event, these talks tend to be longer than traditional speeches, more entertaining than strictly educational, and delivered to large audiences. If you've been asked to deliver a keynote, then this course can help by showing you how to plot out and deliver a lively, impactful presentation that drives your message home. Join Todd Dewett as he spells out how to structure your keynote, craft a compelling story, use emotions to enhance your overall message, and prepare to deliver on the day of the event.
Learning objectives
Cite how many devices should be used with each point in a keynote presentation.
Recall the voice-related factors you should consider when giving a presentation.
Describe the power of stories to move an audience and explain how to choose a story.
Explain the importance of researching the audience demographics before giving a keynote speech.
Describe some things you can do to personalize a presentation to better engage the audience.
Learning objectives
Cite how many devices should be used with each point in a keynote presentation.
Recall the voice-related factors you should consider when giving a presentation.
Describe the power of stories to move an audience and explain how to choose a story.
Explain the importance of researching the audience demographics before giving a keynote speech.
Describe some things you can do to personalize a presentation to better engage the audience.
Skills covered
PresentationsBusiness Software and ToolsOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - What makes a keynote different
1. Developing a Keynote
- 02 - Create the structure
- 03 - Write it out
- 04 - The magic of emotions
- 05 - The power of stories
- 06 - The supporting cast
2. Creating a Story Example
- 07 - Act 1 - The problem
- 08 - Act 2 - The case for change
- 09 - Act 3 - The new reality
3. Delivering with Impact
- 10 - Prepare to deliver
- 11 - Success on stage
Conclusion
- 12 - Where to begin
- 13 - Get motivated
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