Storytelling for Winning Presentations
How to Open and End a Presentation
A course by Chris Tomlin , Storyteller
About the video: How to Open and End a Presentation
Overview
“In this lesson, we will look at how to open and end a presentation for maximum impact. By the end of this unit, you should have some great insight into how to really appeal to your audience, as well as when beginning and ending a presentation. ”
In this video lesson Chris Tomlin addresses the topic: How to Open and End a Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Storytelling for Winning Presentations. Create winning presentations that captivate your audience from start to finish and leave a lasting impression..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we'll look at how to open and end a presentation for maximum impact. So why are these elements so important? Well the serial position effect means that audiences take in and understand and remember the beginning of a presentation and the end of a presentation more than any other area. With that in mind, let's take a look at five of the best ways to open a presentation. Number one is the statistic. You don't really want to start a presentation with all of your data right at the beginning. It's a bit of information overload. It's much better to build to a crescendo towards the...”
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Course summary for: Storytelling for Winning Presentations
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Design, Marketing, Presentation Design, Storytelling

Chris Tomlin
A course by Chris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin is a professional storyteller with an impressive background in communication and storytelling. Throughout his career, he has revolutionized the way stories are told, working with world-renowned brands like UEFA Champions League, BBC, and Sony.
His passion for uncovering the emotions and hidden messages behind data has made him a leading figure in creating unforgettable presentations.
Through his work, Chris aims to inspire and emotionally connect with his audience, transforming data into experiences that leave a lasting impact.
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