Presenter: Terri Sjodin

An Overview of the “Dirty Dozen” – Understanding the 12 Biggest Sales Presentation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

(This program can be delivered in a keynote, short program, half-day or breakout session.)

What are the 12 Biggest Sales Presentation Mistakes people make and how do you avoid them? In this “must-attend” session, Terri will show you how to build and deliver a more polished and effective sales presentation – one that is persuasive rather than just informative. The focus will be on developing verbal communication skills for greater impact with clients, including how to develop a more creative style and hot tips on visual aids, body language, closing and more. Terri will share ideas and data from her national research studies, The State of Sales Presentations 2020 & 2022.

The audience will gain an understanding of:

• The 12 biggest mistakes people make when presenting and how to avoid them
• How to make your presentations persuasive rather than just informative
• How to sell yourself through building and delivering a strong “case” for your message
• How to present more effectively, whether one-on-one, one on one hundred or virtually
• How to develop and maintain credibility and a dynamic, memorable presentation style
• How to avoid “strange” body language and gesturing
• How to channel fear and anxiety to work for you vs. against you when public speaking and presenting