112. 3 Simple Strategies to Improve Your Business Presentation with Maureen McCowen

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Struggling to keep your audience engaged during presentations? You’re in the right place! In this episode of the Master Your Business Podcast, I chat with public speaking expert Maureen McCowen to reveal the top strategies for delivering a presentation that holds attention and drives results.

What You’ll Learn:

• The #1 mistake that ruins presentations (and how to avoid it!)
• A simple 3-step structure to make your talk clear and compelling
• How to use storytelling to keep your audience hooked
• When to use slides—and when to ditch them

Whether you’re pitching investors, leading a webinar, or speaking at an event, these strategies will help you sound more confident and connect with your audience.

Episode Highlights:

• (03:10) Why you should avoid a long intro in your presentation
• (05:12) The first step before structuring your talk
• (12:22) How to handle time constraints like a pro
• (15:25) The power of storytelling in presentations
• (16:34) The biggest mistakes presenters make—and how to avoid them
• (22:05) How to recover from mistakes during a talk
• (30:11) Are your slides helping or hurting your presentation?
• (32:35) The secret to instantly engaging your audience
• (42:57) The mental shift that will boost your speaking confidence
• (44:31) The ultimate test of a strong presentation

📲  Connect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenmccowen/
👉 Visit Maureen’s presentation checklist: https//www.softskillsuccess.ie/audience

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