Episode 12: Rethinking Presentations

Tired of bullet-point overload and slide decks that send your audience to sleep?

In this episode, we flip the focus from listener to leader and rethink how we design and deliver presentations. 

Whether you’re leading a meeting, teaching a class, or pitching an idea, your slides shouldn’t be your script. They should be your support act.

We’ll explore:

• Why reading from slides leads to disengagement
• How to reduce cognitive overload, especially for neurodivergent minds
• The science behind what makes visuals more effective
• A practical 5-step framework to design presentations that land with every brain in the room
• Expert insights from Duarte, Reynolds, and more

💡 Clear slides = clear minds.
 🎯 One idea per slide.
 🎨 Visual metaphors that stick.
 🧠 Design for every brain in the room.

🔗 Show Notes & References:

• Broca & Wernicke Effect: Why talking over your slides disrupts processing
• Dual Coding Theory – Allan Paivio: Pairing visuals and language for better recall
• Picture Superiority Effect: Why we remember images better than words
• Cognitive Load Theory – John Sweller: Reducing overload to increase learning
• Slide:ology by Nancy Duarte
• Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds

We all need a rethink once in a while, so why not start today?