Arjun took a deep breath. He remembered rule number two from Mr. Iyer: The PPT is not the speaker. You are the speaker.
"Arjun," the CEO said, "that was the most efficient, clear pitch I've seen in five years. You have your budget. Get the contract signed." That night, Arjun brought Mr. Iyer a box of expensive coffee beans as a thank you. communication skills ppt
Then he clicked to Slide 4—the 4x ROI chart. Arjun took a deep breath
Arjun was a brilliant data analyst. He could spot a trend in a spreadsheet from a mile away. But when it came to presenting that data? He was a disaster. His last presentation was nicknamed "The Sleep-Inducing Pie Chart" by the interns. You are the speaker
He didn't overwhelm them. He gave them exactly what they asked for, when they asked for it.