10 minute presentation plan

10-Minute presentations: How to Write, Design & Deliver (Complete Guide)

Hrideep barot.

• Presentation , Public Speaking

Presentations are an interesting way to introduce a new topic, perspective, or study to your audience. 10-minute presentations serve the same purpose but they come with a specified restriction on time.

When we see the word presentation, we instantly think of PPTs and while PPTs are used in many cases, some presentations are completely oral as well.

The number of speakers is another variable while presenting. It can be done individually like in the case of a job interview presentation or in a group setting like in the case of a college assignment. 

How long should a 10-minute presentation be?

Ideally, for 10-minute presentations, you should focus on adding 5-10 effective, crisp slides. And a speech of about 1000-2000 words should be enough to complete the presentation within 10 minutes.

However, there are no set rules while making a presentation which means that you are free to increase or decrease the number of slides in your presentation depending upon your pace of presenting.

Now when we talk about the pace of presenting, we mean the number of words you can speak in an understandable manner per minute. So, if you can speak 100-120 words per minute (adding the usual pauses), then a 1000–1200-word speech would be enough for your 10-minute presentation.

While we cannot point out an exact word count specifically catered for you in this blog, we can surely suggest you take up any piece of long article and go on reading it out loud while taking necessary pauses and timing it. It might give you an idea of your speed which in turn would help you gauge the perfect word count for your presentation.

Another factor that would define the way you present your topic is whether you are presenting it individually or in a group.

Individual Presentations

In Individual presentations, you are the one to shoulder your entire presentation’s responsibility. You can make use of effective PowerPoint presentation skills or use props to keep the audience engaged and interested in your presentation.

Further, it becomes extremely important for you to have sufficient knowledge about your topic, as in case of any doubts you are the only one to be questioned by the audience members.

Group Presentations

On the other hand, in group presentations, the responsibility to carry out an effective and good presentation falls on all group members. This calls for a lot of coordination which would require a ton of practice.

In groups, you can make use of skits to explain a certain phenomenon. Or maybe the use of coordinated props per speaker can also make your presentations more eye-catchy.

Further, involving your entire group to present rather than just 2 people doing it with beautifully placed content, will easily stand out to the audience.

The placement of your content could be in a para format wherein one person speaks a para followed by another one. Or one person can explain one subtopic followed by another; whatever suits best for your group.

A beautiful example of group presentations is the one by The minimalists .

It is a beautiful presentation because we see that while one person is speaking, the other enacts what is being said, thus making it an interesting presentation involving both speakers.

Tips for your 10-minute presentations

1. avoid information overload.

While it can be very tempting to add all the relevant information in your presentation, limiting it will turn out to be one of the best decisions taken by any presenter.

The reason is very simple, every individual has a very limited attention span and capacity to take in new information . 10-minute presentations exceed the average duration of attention span among humans which is 7 minutes.

If you bombard them with tons of information, chances are that they might feel exhausted and detached from your topic and presentation altogether.

2. Avoid reading from your slides

We know you might have heard this a gazillion times but here we are to say it again because it is very important. Avoid reading from your slides. As it might indicate your lack of understanding of the topic . It can also end up being a little boring for the audience to listen to something present in front of them that they can easily read themselves.

3. Give your audience an incentive to listen to you

It is always better to assume that your audience is not innately motivated to listen to your presentation and hence to give them a reason why listening to your presentation would be worth it.

Are you planning on discussing a new perspective on a widely-spoken topic? Are you trying to introduce new findings? Is your presentation trying to motivate the audience?

Whatever goal you wish to achieve through your presentation, make it known to the audience.

4. Try to offer something new

The very essence of presentations is to offer some new idea, perspective, or study to your audience. This holds especially true when your presentation is on a generic or widely-spoken topic like climate change.

5. Avoid exceeding the time limit

This goes without saying, avoid exceeding your time limit. If you know you have been given 10 minutes, either finish it by the time it hits the limit or better yet, finish it before time.

Everyone would appreciate you for finishing your presentation before time for sure.

6. Make it easy to understand

Another point that goes without saying is to make your content very easy for everyone in the audience to understand.

Try to tweak your presentation in a manner that is convenient for the youngest and the least experienced member to understand easily.  For if your presentation doesn’t reach your audience, it might not fulfill its very purpose.

Structuring 10-minute presentations

Just like we structure any speech, with a beginning, a middle, and an end, structuring your presentation follows a similar pattern.

In the initial few minutes or even seconds of your presentation, the audience might have decided whether they should listen to your presentation or will it be more fruitful to dive deep into their thoughts.

This is the reason why starting 10-minute presentations on a strong foot is emphasized so much. But again, there is no need to stress out about it.

Here are a few tips on how you can start your presentation:

1. Provocative statements

Provocative statements are the ones that try to shake some strongly held views of the audience. Reggie Rivers make use of a provocative statement in his TED talk that might help you understand its use better.

He begins by saying

If you want to achieve your goals, don’t focus on them.

The statement clearly goes against a belief we have grown up with; the idea that we should chase and focus on our goals in order to achieve them.

2. Hypothetical scenario

Starting with a hypothetical scenario includes the use of words like “Imagine” or “what if.” It gives your audience a chance to put themselves in a situation that you are about to address in your presentation.

An example of the same is given below.

Imagine you are going out for a drive with your friends. It is a little late and the roads are wet from the heavy shower that had surrendered only a few minutes ago. You are all singing and laughing. But then you look to your left only to realize two giant lights come close to you at lightning speed and you know at that moment you are going to die. That you are going to die in that crash. Then you hear a screech and *pause* the truck halts 5 cm from your car. That is exactly what someone with anxiety feels but unlike you, it doesn’t end within a few minutes; it persists for hours or even days.

3. Hard-hitting questions

While questions are one of the most widely used ways to open any speech or presentation, the task here is to open with a hard-hitting question.

A question that your audience probably doesn’t have an answer to, which you plan on providing them through your presentation.

Some examples of these would be:

• Is there anyone here who can give me the exact amount of microplastics they consumed during this week?
• Did you know that with the advancement in technology, there is a possibility that the organ transplanted to you in 20 years would not be from another human but from an animal?

Starting your presentation with props is the easiest and most creative way to start a presentation. The reason why it is creative is that you can use absolutely anything as a prop. Be it a plastic bottle, a jar full of waste, or even some hula hoops.

Once you have introduced yourself and your topic, you can go on to the next step: the main content of your presentation.

However, it isn’t just about presenting your points but how you present them that we will take a look into.  Presenting your topic in a more structured manner makes it easier for your audience to stay in tune with your presentation.

One of the formatting ways is the 3-pointer format . The idea behind using a 3-pointer structure is to divide your main content into 3 huge chunks or points. And while you are free to add more points, having 3 points makes it a tad bit easier to recall the information and to maintain a flow among the listeners.  

An example of using a three-pointer structure is this 5 slide presentation by Ashley Stahl where she talks about 3 key questions to unlock your authentic careers.

• What are you good at?
• What do people tell me I am good at?
• What is holding you back?

The closing remarks like the opening lines are quite important.

There are several ways in which you can close your presentation. But it takes more than a mere thank you to make it an effective closing remark for your presentation.

A few ways in which you can close 10-minute presentations are:

1. Fitting remark

A fitting remark or in simple terms a summary is where you revise what you just spoke in a couple of lines. It is better to keep it as short as possible as 10-minute presentations don’t give you enough tie to elaborate.

2. Calling for action

You can end your speech by instilling a sense of action and purpose among the audience members to make a difference. An amazing example of this is the speech by Leonardo DiCaprio. While it is a speech, you can observe his way of delivering the last couple of lines and inculcate the same in your presentation.

For more ways in which you can close your presentation check out our video on 5 Powerful Speech Closing Remarks for your next Presentation.

Designing 10-minute presentations

Designing your PowerPoint is as important as presenting your topic confidently and effectively.

A few dos and don’ts of designing your PPTs are:

Some amazing websites that will help you in making effective and aesthetically pleasing presentations are canva , Prezi , and more.

Best PowerPoint presentations on TED 

Some of the most innovative PowerPoint presentations we came across on Ted were the ones given by Tim Burton and Adam Grant.

1. Tim Burton

I can not emphasize how absolutely wonderful the Presentation by Tim is. A mix of information with tons of humor coupled with very entertaining visuals.

His confidence makes the presentation quite engaging and interesting to watch.

2. Adam Grant

Adam Grant like Tim Burton has made use of animated cartoons to make the statistical data quite entertaining. However, the way he presents his topic is a little different.

His presentation is filled with images and cartoons . When he states quantitative data, the font size and color are something that must be taken a look into. Further, the language that he includes in his PPT is very candid and informal.

Delivering 10-minute presentations

While you are trying to make your content crisp, 10 minutes may seem way too little; But when it comes to presenting it and speaking, 10 minutes is not that short of a time.

There are a few things that you can do so as to deliver your presentation in its most effective way.

1. Practice your presentation in chunks.

Chunks are the division of your main content into small parts. 5-to-9 chunks are easy to remember.

We are not encouraging you to memorize or rote learn your presentation. However, it is important to remember the flow in which you are supposed to be presenting. And for this dividing, your presentation into chunks to practice can help navigate you through your entire presentation.

This also raises the question that,

How Long Should You Practice for a Presentation?

It is advisable to practice your presentation at least 3 times and a maximum of 10-12 times . But as the old saying goes “Practice makes a man perfect,” you can practice as long as you feel you have perfected your presentation.

If you are looking for a specific time duration for which you should practice then, for a 10-minute presentation, 30 minutes to about An hour and a half should suffice.

For some amazing tips on how you can rehearse your presentations, check out 13 Tips For Rehearsing A Presentation .

2. Add a story or share a personal experience

Stories are a very binding way to let your point across. It adds a personal touch, especially if you are sharing your personal experience. It also gives the audience a chance to understand where you come from and maybe even relate to you.

The TED by Jarret J. Krosoczka is a wonderful presentation where he illustrates his story while talking about it to the audience.

The creative bend makes it a presentation worth remembering, don’t you think?

3. Engage the audience.

While it isn’t mandatory for you to add elements that would ensure that the audience stays engaged, adding it will only help in enhancing your and your audience’s experience (if time permits).

You can add a quiz , or a small game like spot a difference between the two pictures. you can also ask a question and take a poll by asking the audience members who agree to raise their hands.

4. Add humor to your presentations

Humor can be your friend or your enemy while presenting a topic. If you get it right, it can make your presentation an unforgettable one. At the same time, if you end up making jokes that the audience might not find funny or worst even derogatory, It may land you in some trouble.

One of the funniest and most energy-filled presentations I have come across was the one by Alexis Nikole Nelson and her take on Veganism. The way in which she makes use of the prop is another thing you must take a look into.

Add elements of credibility

Elements of credibility include stating facts and figures . You can also quote some renowned personalities . All these things would build the confidence of the audience in your presentation. It also works best to give a reality check. How do you ask?

Simple, when you state figures, you give them a clear picture of the situation.

An example of this is the use of statistics used by Randy Palisoc in his Ted talk “Math isn’t hard, it’s a language.”

26%..Thats is the percentage of US 12 graders who are proficient in math

Find the full video of the same below.

Famous 10-Minute Presentations

1. bill gates.

We might have all heard about Bill Gates and his talks or speeches on Climate Change. But this presentation was a little different.

Here, Bill Gates goes on to explain how teachers have not been receiving sufficient feedback which could’ve led to drastic changes in their teaching patterns.

He explains the wide disparity in feedback given to teachers through charts , thus providing a way to easily compare and evaluate one’s country’s performance to that of others.

His bidding statement ends on a positive note as it is filled with optimism. He says,

I am excited about the opportunity to give all our teachers the support they want and deserve. I hope you are too.

2. Vishaan Chakrabarti

Renowned Architect Vishaan Chakrabarti gives an insight into the need for sustainable housing to provide a roof over the head of additional 3 billion people who are expected to be born by 2100.

The presentation is particularly interesting for the way in which he has used the visuals and animations . The language is kept simple which makes it easy to understand even if you have no degree in architecture.

Topics for 10-minute presentations

Presentation topics for college students.

• Population explosion
• The increasing gap between Rich and Poor
• Virtual money as the next evolution in monetary exchange
• Diversification and blending of cultures
• Change in seeking entertainment post-pandemic
• Data is the new oil
• Are we prepared for the next pandemic?
• Electric Vehicles: Future of Transportation
• E-learning and the shift in the education system
• Veganism and sustainability
• Evolution of the fashion industry in the metaverse
• Legalization of cryptocurrencies
• Need for immediate action toward climate change
• Do your degrees define your success in life?
• Evolution in careers across the years

Presentation Topics for Interviews

• Overcoming fears can lead to success
• Diversification in the workplace and its impact on better decision making
• Right to work is a fundamental right
• Can a few jobs permanently start working from home?
• Women as leaders
• The rise in startup culture
• The increasing threat of data breach
• Influencer marketing and its advantages
• Employee motivation and its relation to monetary rewards
• Should employees be paid for working overtime
• Paternal leave and its benefits
• Building skills is more important than degrees
• The efficiency of a 4 day work week
• Benefits of going paperless to the organizations

Funny 10-minute presentation topics

• 11 ways to order a pizza
• Why you don’t need success
• Why be excellent when you can be mediocre?
• World’s worst Disaster: Crocs Heels
• Evolution of Dance: from Bellydance to TikTok dance
• Being an Adult: The Most challenging task
• Struggles of Being a Planned Child
• Alcohol fixes relationships
• How autocorrect ruins your life
• LOL: Only Socially Acceptable way to Avoid laughing
• If only I had the life I do on My Instagram
• 5 easy ways to make it out of the friendzone
• 3 Totally useless professions
• 6 ways to do absolutely nothing
• The Rise of Family Whatsapp Groups

You can also find more speech topics depending on the type of your speech. Check out Demonstrative Speech Topics , Informative Speech Topics , and Persuasive Speech Topics on our website to get some inspiration for your speech.

10-Minute presentation sample

Presentation on Sustainable Fashion

I want you to imagine the amount of water you drink in a day. Now imagine and tell me if you can do the math, how much water would you have consumed in 3 years?

Let me help you.

2720 liters of water.

Now how would you feel if I tell you that this also equal to the amount of water that went into making the t-shirt you quite stunningly adorn right now?

*Imitates mind being blown*

With a 4-fold increase in the production of clothes over the last 20 years, we cannot even imagine the extent to which it has penetrated the pollution index across the world. Every year, fast fashion brands release several micro collections against the ideal 2. So if you ever wondered how the store has a very different collection every time you step into H&M or Zara, you know now. In fact, In the US per person, approximately 35 kgs of textile waste are generated every year.

If this wasn’t enough, the extent of water pollution caused by Fast fashion is beyond imaginable. 22,000 toxic waste is released into rivers by tanneries in Bangladesh,

Every. Single. Day.

So, what is the most immediate action that you can take to switch to more sustainable styling?

I am going to introduce a mantra that has worked wonders for me when I felt overwhelmed about switching to sustainable fashion. The 4 Rs and No it isn’t Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

The 4 Rs for sustainable fashion are

Reduce your consumption of clothes. Has it ever happened that you end up buying a shirt only to realize you don’t a perfect pair of pants to wear with it? Or bought something that you found super cute but never touched once you got home? It’s okay! Don’t feel guilty, I have done that too.

But that can be avoided. A simple method is to ask yourself “Do I need this Now?” and “Will I be able to use it in the long run?” The answer to the second question will immediately direct you away from fast fashion brands that offer cheap quality clothing at a very affordable rate.

If the clothes you own can be repaired in any way, it is better to do that than jump on to buy a new one. There were many times when I repaired or redesigned my outfits. For example. this one time when I slipped in my yard and tore my jeans a little from the knee area. Guess the ground was desperate for me to own another pair of ripped jeans and so I did exactly that. The other time a friend of mine, an amazing artist got some splashes of paint on her pants, Any guess what we did with those pants?

Exactly! Splashed more paint over it. Now I know it may sound bizarre but that was a time when that was in trend.

The third option is to Resell your stuff or give it to someone else.

This is where our popular thrift stores come into the picture. You’ve got a piece of clothing that you are never going to wear? Why let it take up the space in your closet when you can easily make money out of it and get rid of it at the same time. But if you are more altruistic, you can even consider donating your not-so-frequently used clothes to those who need them. And I know for a fact that every brown person sitting here is a pro at both lending and receiving hand-me-downs.

Lastly and the most important of all is, to rethink your consumption of fashion. It is 2022. Some brands have dedicated their entire efforts to providing you with sustainable alternatives. You can choose to buy consciously.

For instance, Adidas’s future craft loop edition shoes are one such example of big brands trying to do their part in this battle of saving our planet from our species. Further, there are brands like Baggit that use vegan leather for all their products.

Then there are completely sustainable brands like Eco India that use the clothes thrown into landfills to make fashion statements that are both iconic as well as sustainable.

While I can talk about this for as long as my voice doesn’t give in, I guess I should cut it short.

Reduce, Repair, Resell and Rethink what you can do to make the change towards a healthier fashion choice. After all the industry thrives upon you and your impulsiveness, try not to give in to it.

So the idea is simple. Maintain your style but not at the cost of the planet.

Final Thoughts

Presentations are an effective mode of presenting your topic with creativity.

10-minute presentations however come with a restriction on time which makes it important to focus on crunching the information you plan to add and thus keeping it short.

The use of visuals can be effective in carrying out successful presentations, be it PPTs or props.

Sharing personal experiences, humor, or any other element that makes your presentation stand out would enhance your presentation and make it easier for the audience to recall the information shared by you.

Lastly, there is no right or wrong way of presenting.

The only way we know is to enjoy your presentation just as much as you would want the audience to enjoy listening to it.

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10-Minute Presentation Topics | 50 Unique Ideas in 2024

Lawrence Haywood • 05 Apr 2024 • 10 min read

For 10 minutes, what can you really do? A shower? A power nap? An entire presentation?

You might already be sweating at the idea of that last one. Cramming an entire presentation into 10 minutes is tough, but doing it without even knowing what to talk about is even tougher. So let’s check out 10-minute presentation topics

No matter where you’ve been challenged to give a 10-minute presentation, we’ve got your back. Check out the ideal presentation structure below and over fifty 10-minute presentation topics, you can use for your big (actually, pretty small) speech. So, let’s check out the best 50 10-minute presentation topics!

Table of Contents

• The 10-Minute Presentation Structure
• Topics for College Students
• Topics for Interviews
• Relatable Topics
• Interesting Topics
• Controversial Topics

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Tips from AhaSlides – 10-minute presentation topics

• Types of Presentation
• Product presentation
• Business presentation

The 10-Minute Presentation Topics Structure

As you might imagine, the hardest part of a 10-minute presentation is actually sticking to 10 minutes. None of your audience, organisers or fellow speakers will be pleased if your speech starts running over, but it’s hard to know how not to.

You might be tempted to cram as much information as possible, but doing so is just going to make for an overbearing presentation. Especially for this type of presentation , knowing what to leave out is as much of a skill as knowing what to put in, so try and follow the sample below for a perfectly structured presentation.

• Introduction (1 slide) – Start your presentation with a quick question, fact or story relayed in a maximum of 2 minutes.
• Body (3 slides) – Get into the nitty gritty of your talk with 3 slides. Audiences struggle to take home more than three ideas, so spacing all three out over the course of 6 or 7 minutes can be very effective.
• Conclusion (1 slide) – End it all with a quick sum up of your 3 main points. You should be able to do this in 1 minute.

This 10-minute presentation example format contains a fairly conservative 5 slides, based on the famous 10-20-30 rule of presentations. In that rule, an ideal presentation is 10 slides in 20 minutes, meaning a 10-minute presentation would only require 5 slides.

Use interactive features with AhaSlides to gain better engagement in any type of presentation! You can spin the fun to the presentation, by gathering crowd ideas by idea board , live word clouds , or surveying them by top free survey tool , online polling , and also test their knowledge with an online quiz creator !

10 Ideas for College Students – 10-Minute Presentation Topics

A 10-minute presentation is all you need as a college student to show your knowledge and forward-thinking values. So let’s check out few 10-minute presentation topics!

They’re also great practice for presentations you might be making in the future. If you feel comfortable within 10 minutes, chances are that you’ll be alright in the future, too.

• How to work alongside AI – Artificial intelligence is making huge steps forward daily. We’ll soon be in a different world, so how are you, the worker of the future, going to deal with it? This is a super interesting topic and one that’s very relevant for your classmates.
• Fighting the climate catastrophe – The issue of our age. What is it doing to us and how do we solve it?
• Portable homes – The portable home movement is on the way to revolutionising the way we live. What’s good and bad about having a house you can move around and what does your ideal one look like?
• The thrift life – How to save money on clothes, along with the pros and cons of throwaway fashion for youngsters.
• The future of streaming platforms – Why is TV on demand so great and why is it not universal? Or is it stealing too much of our free time?
• What happened to newspapers? – Newspapers are probably ancient technology to college students like you. A deep dive into history will reveal what they were and why they’re on their way out of print.
• The evolution of the mobile phone – Has any device in history advanced as quickly as mobile phones have? There’s so much to talk about in this 10-minute presentation topic.
• The life and times of your hero – A great chance to show your love for someone who inspires you the most. This can be within or outside of your college subject.
• My permaculture future – If you’re looking for a greener existence in your future, try explaining to your classmates about the advantages and logistics of having a permaculture garden.
• E-waste – We dump out so much electrical waste these days. Where does it all go and what happens to it?

10 Interview Presentation Ideas – 10-Minute Presentation Topics

More and more nowadays, recruiters are turning to quick-fire presentation as a means of testing a candidate’s skill and confidence in presenting something.

But, it’s more than that. Recruiters also want to learn about you as a person. They want to know what interests you, what makes you tick and what has changed your life in a profound way.

If you can nail any of these presentation topics in your interview, you’ll be starting next Monday!

• Someone who inspires you – Pick a hero and talk about their background, their achievements, what you’ve learned from them and how it’s shaped you as a person.
• The most eye-opening place you’ve ever been – A travelling experience or holiday that blew your mind. This might not necessarily be your favourite ever abroad experience, but it was one that made you realise something you had not thought about before.
• An imagined problem – Set out a hypothetical problem at the company you’re applying for. Show the recruiters the steps you would take to eradicate that problem for good.
• Something you’re proud of – We’ve all got achievements we’re proud of, and they do not necessarily work achievements. A quick 10-minute presentation on something you’ve done or made that has made you proud can reveal a lot of good stuff about you as a person.
• The future of your field – Make some interesting, bold predictions about where you think the industry is heading in the upcoming years. Do research, get stats to back up your claims, and avoid being condescending.
• A workflow you’ve fixed – Untidy workflows are rampant in many workplaces. If you’ve had a hand in turning something inefficient into a well-oiled machine, make a presentation about it!
• A book you’d love to write – Assuming you were a top-class wordsmith, what’s the one topic you’d love to write a book about? Would it be fiction or non-fiction? What would the plot be? Who are the characters?
• Your favourite work culture – Choose the job with the best work culture in terms of office atmosphere, rules, after-work activities and trips away. Explain what was so great about it; it might give your potential new boss a few ideas!
• Pet peeves in the workplace – If you fancy yourself as a bit of a comedian, listing out the things that grind your gears in the office could be a good laugh and a nice bit of observational comedy for your recruiters. Make sure it’s actually funny though, as listening to a candidate moan for 10 minutes is not normally something that leads to recruitment.
• The good and bad of remote working – Surely every office worker in the world has experience of remote working. Pry open your own experiences and discuss whether or not they’ve been for the better or for, the worse.

10 Relatable 10-Minute Presentation Topics

People love stuffs they can relate to their own experiences. It’s the reason why your presentation on the problems of the post office was a hit, but your one on the use of thermoplongeurs and suspension compression on modern fatigue carousels was an absolute travesty.

Keeping topics nicely open and accessible for everyone is a great way to get a good reaction. Do you need some topics for presentation that participants can get involved in quickly? Check out these fun presentation topics ideas as below…

• The best Disney princess – The best interesting presentation topics! Everyone’s got their favourite; who’s the one that gives you the most hope for generations of strong, independent girls?
• The greatest language ever – Maybe it’s the language that sounds the sexiest, looks the sexiest or the one that just works the best.
• Coffee vs tea – Most people have a preference, but very few have the numbers to back it up. Do some scientific research into what’s better between coffee and tea and why.
• Stand-up – You may not initially think it, but a stand-up comedy performance is definitely a presentation of sorts. 10 minutes is a great time window for some witty observations that make everyone laugh.
• Reasons for procrastination – List out all the things that keep you from doing what you’re supposed to be doing. Remember to tell some stories in this – chances are that almost all of your audience will be able to relate.
• Is social distancing for life? Introverts, assemble. Or actually, don’t. Should we keep social distancing an opt-in, opt-out kind of thing?
• Paper books vs ebooks – This one is all about physical touch and nostalgia against modern convenience. It’s a fight for our age.
• Identity of the decades – We all know the distinction between the 70s, 80s and 90s, but what were the unique cultural points of the 2000s and 2010s? Will we see later or will they just never get their own identities?
• Pluto’s a planet – Believe it or not, there are a surprising number of Pluto aficionados out there. Talking about how Pluto’s a planet could really get them on your side, and they’re a powerful bunch.
• Observational comedy – A dive into the most relatable of relatable short presentation topics. What makes observational comedy so relatable?

10 Interesting 10-Minute Presentation Topics

This one is the exact opposite of ‘relatable topics’. These short presentation topics are all about super interesting scientific phenomena that a lot of people don’t know about.

You don’t have to be relatable when you can be fascinating!

• Crown shyness – A presentation that explores the phenomenon of the crowns of trees that grow in such a way as not to touch each other.
• Sailing stones – There are rocks that can sail across the floor of Death Valley, but what causes it?
• Bioluminescence – Dive into what makes certain animals and plants light up the night using just their bodies. Include heaps of pictures in this one, it’s a glorious sight!
• What happened to Venus? – Venus and Earth came into existence at the same time, made of the same stuff. Yet, Venus is a real hellscape of a planet – so what happened?
• Music therapy in Alzheimer’s treatment – Music is so effective in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Take a dive into the interesting reason why that is.
• What the hell is slime mould? – An exploration of the mould made up of single cells that can solve mazes when those cells combine forces.
• All about Havana Syndrome – The mysterious illness that struck the US embassy in Cuba – where did it come from and what did it do?
• The origins of Stonehenge – How did people 5000 years ago drag boulders from the Welsh highlands to lowland England? Also, why did they even decide to build Stonehenge?
• Intuition – Gut feeling, sixth sense; whatever you want to call it, scientists don’t really know what it is.
• Deja vu – We all know the feeling, but how does it work? Why do we feel deja vu?

10 Controversial 10-Minute Presentation Topics

Check out some controversial 10-minute presentation topics. Not only are social topics for presentation, but these are also ideal topics for presentation for students in class as they can make positive debates in the learning environment.

• Cryptocurrency: good or bad? – It resurfaces in the news every few months, so everyone’s got an opinion, but we often only hear one side of the cryptocoin and not the other. In this 10-minute presentation, you can introduce the good and bad of crypto.
• Should we ban Black Friday? – Mass consumerism and mass tramplings at store entrances – has Black Friday gone too far? Some will say it’s not gone far enough.
• Minimalism – A new way to live that’s the opposite of everything Black Friday represents. How does it work and why should you try it?
• The best stuff for your health – Another one about which everyone’s got something to say. Do the research and give the facts.
• Disney whitewashing – This one’s definitely a controversial topic. It could be a quick exploration of how Disney seemingly chooses and alters skin tones depending on the story being told.
• Time to eat some bugs – As the world will soon have to move away from meat, what are we going to replace it with? Hope your audience likes cricket sundaes!
• Free speech – Is free speech something we still have? Are you having it right now while you give this presentation? That’s a pretty easy one to answer.
• Gun laws around the world – See how the world’s most gunned-up country compares to other countries in terms of weapons available and its ramifications.
• 1 million vs 1 billion – The difference between $1,000,000 and $1,000,000,000 is much bigger than you think. There are so many ways to highlight the enormous wealth gap in a 10-minute presentation.
• Military spending – We could solve all world issues in a flash if every country dissolved its military and used its funds for good. Is it feasible?

Bonus Topics: Vox

Looking for unique topics for presentation? Being your great idea source, Vox is an American online magazine with a real knack for making insightful video essays on interesting topics you may never have thought about. They were the guys behind the ‘ Explained ‘ series on Netflix, and they’ve also got their own YouTube channel full of topics.

The videos vary in length, but you can choose any of these to present if you feel like it’s interesting enough for your crowd. They are not only the best topics for presentation in college but also unique topics for presentation in office. Contract or expand the information in the video to 10 minutes and make sure you can present it comfortably.

Some of Vox’s videos include trendy topics for presentation…

• How music on TikTok goes viral.
• London’s super basements.
• The AI behind creating art on demand.
• The end of oil.
• The rise of K-pop.
• Why diets fail.
• Many, many more…

Wrapping Up

10 minutes is, categorically, not a long time , so yes, 10-minute presentation topics can be difficult! Okay, it’s a long time to spend on your turn on the karaoke machine, but it’s not a long time for a presentation. But those also can be the best ideas for video presentations!

Above is your choice of 10-minute presentation topics!

Nailing yours starts with the right topic. Any of the 50 unique ones above would be a great way to kick off a 10-minute presentation (or even a 5-minute presentation ).

Once you have your topic, you’ll want to craft the structure of your 10-minute talk and the content. Check out our presentation tips to keep your presentation fun and watertight.

3 magic ingredients of Amazing Presentations?

The Audience, Speaker and Transformation in-between.

How do you present for 15 minutes?

20-25 slides are perfect, as 1-2 slides should be spoken in 1 minute.

Is a 10-minute presentation long?

a 20-minute presentation should be 9 – 10 pages long, while a 15-minute presentation should be 7-8 pages long. Therefore, the 10-minute presentation should be around 3-4 pages long

Lawrence Haywood

Former ESL teacher and quiz master converted to the wild slide. Now a content creator, traveller, musician and big time slider preaching the good word of interactivity.

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200 topics for 10-Minute Presentations

As a presenter, having a selection of concise and captivating topics is key to a memorable 10-minute presentation. These 200 topics are designed to inspire and engage, ensuring your next presentation is a hit!

• The Importance of Time Management
• Tips for Effective Communication Skills
• The Power of Positive Thinking
• Understanding Body Language and Nonverbal Cues
• The Basics of Mindfulness and Meditation
• How Renewable Energy Is Shaping the Future
• The Impact of Globalization on Cultures
• A Beginner’s Guide to Personal Finance
• The Role of Social Media in Today’s Society
• Overcoming the Challenges of Public Speaking
• The History of the Internet and Its Evolution
• The Science Behind Healthy Eating Habits
• The Significance of Emotional Intelligence
• The Art of Negotiation in Business and Life
• The Effects of Climate Change on Our Planet
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• How Volunteering Benefits Both You and Society
• Understanding the Basics of Blockchain Technology
• The Impact of Fast Fashion on the Environment
• Exploring the World of Virtual Reality
• The Evolution of Telecommunication
• Why Cultivating Creativity Matters
• Mental Health Awareness and Stigma Reduction
• The Effects of Sleep on Performance and Well-being
• Strategies for Effective Conflict Resolution
• An Overview of World Religions and Philosophies
• The Pros and Cons of Remote Work
• The Growth of E-commerce and Online Shopping
• Achieving Work-Life Balance in a Busy World
• Basic First Aid Skills Everyone Should Know
• The Rise of Autonomous Vehicles
• An Introduction to Sustainable Living
• The Importance of Biodiversity Conservation
• How to Set and Achieve Personal Goals
• The History and Culture of a Country of Your Choice
• The Role of NGOs in Global Development
• How to Develop Leadership Skills
• The Benefits of Learning a Second Language
• Exploring the Moral Implications of Genetic Engineering
• Understanding the Basics of Economics
• The Future of Space Exploration
• The Impact of Tourism on Local Communities
• The Role of Education in Empowering Women
• The Importance of Protecting Wildlife
• The Psychology of Advertising
• How to Maintain Mental Fitness
• The Historical Significance of the Olympic Games
• The Social and Economic Effects of Urbanization
• The Rise of Cybersecurity Threats
• The Revolution of 3D Printing
• The Elements of a Successful Entrepreneur
• The Ethical Issues Around Animal Testing
• The Influence of Music on Society
• Dealing with Peer Pressure in Adolescence
• The Benefits and Challenges of Multiculturalism
• The Science Behind Memory and Learning
• The Importance of Art in Education
• The Future of Jobs and Automation
• An Overview of Quantum Computing
• The Debate on Gun Control in the United States
• The Importance of Coral Reefs to Marine Ecosystems
• Exploring the Concept of Universal Basic Income
• Understanding the Stock Market for Beginners
• The Role of Technology in Modern Education
• The Journey of Coffee from Bean to Cup
• Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
• The Cultural Significance of Traditional Festivals
• The Health Effects of Tobacco and Alcohol
• The Basics of Photography and Composition
• How to Manage Stress and Anxiety
• The Benefits of Urban Green Spaces
• Understanding the Human Immune System
• The Importance of Reading in Personal Development
• The Impact of Artificial Light on Sleep Patterns
• The Science of Happiness
• The Consequences of Plastic Pollution
• How Social Movements Shape History
• Exploring Alternative Energy Sources
• The Principles of Sustainable Agriculture
• The Myths and Realities of Dieting
• Understanding Digital Privacy and Security
• The Phenomenon of Mass Media Influence
• Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
• The Effect of Video Games on Cognitive Skills
• The Importance of Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace
• The Basics of Intellectual Property Rights
• The Challenges of Global Poverty
• The Relationship Between Exercise and Mental Health
• The Significance of the United Nations in Global Affairs
• Understanding Intercultural Communication
• Exploring the Deep Ocean and Its Mysteries
• The Increasing Importance of Big Data
• How to Create a Successful Youtube Channel
• The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
• The Story of Human Evolution
• The Future of Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine
• The Effect of Automation on Employment
• The Role of Animals in Therapy
• The Implications of Virtual Currency
• The Benefits and Limitations of Smart Home Technology
• How to Create an Effective Résumé
• The Importance of Critical Thinking Skills
• An Introduction to the World’s Major Political Systems
• The Rise of Drones and Their Applications
• The Effects of Social Isolation on Health
• The Role of Cryptocurrencies in the Financial Market
• Understanding the Causes of Global Food Insecurity
• The Concept of Minimalism and Simple Living
• How to Build and Preserve Digital Reputation
• The Anomalies of the British Monarchy System
• The Art of Storytelling and its Significance
• The Rise of Veganism and Its Impact
• The Psychology of Color in Marketing and Branding
• The Influence of Celebrities on Public Opinion
• The Growing Problem of Electronic Waste
• How Digital Assistants Are Changing Our Lives
• The Importance of Maintaining Online Etiquette
• Exploring the Current State of Electric Vehicles
• The Future of Wearable Technology
• The Connection Between Diet and Chronic Diseases
• The Art and Science of Beer Brewing
• The Mystery of Black Holes
• The Significance of Water Conservation
• The Fundamentals of Cryptography
• The Relation Between Stress and Physical Health
• The Role of Citizen Journalism in the Media Landscape
• The Dangers of Antibiotic Resistance
• The Social Impact of Podcasting
• The Use of Drones in Agriculture
• The History and Significance of the Nobel Prize
• The Changing Landscape of Book Publishing
• The Growth of Telemedicine and Its Future Implications
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• The Dynamics of Group Behavior
• The Phenomenon of Procrastination and Strategies to Overcome It
• The Importance of Bees to the Ecosystem
• Understanding the Circular Economy Model
• The Psychological Effects of Social Media Use
• The Power of Microfinance in Developing Countries
• The Growing Trend of Digital Nomadism
• The Social and Political Impact of Graffiti and Street Art
• The Benefits of Adopting a Plant-Based Diet
• The History of the Computer and its Evolution
• The Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture
• The Potential of Smart Cities to Transform Urban Living
• The Controversy Surrounding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
• The Tradition of Tea Drinking Across Cultures
• The Challenges of Overpopulation
• The Importance of STEM Education for the Future
• Understanding the Gig Economy and Freelancing
• The Philosophy of Stoicism and Modern Life
• The Cultural Impact of Reality TV Shows
• The Role of Meditation in Cultivating Inner Peace
• The Threat of Melting Polar Ice Caps
• The Ethics and Implications of Cloning
• The Benefits of Team Sports in Personal Development
• The Exploration of Mars: Possibilities and Challenges
• The Science of Food Preservation Techniques
• The Role of Trade Unions in the Modern Workforce
• The Resurgence of Podcasts as an Information Medium
• The Relationship Between Fashion and Identity
• The Importance of Urban Wildlife Habitats
• The Impact of Driverless Cars on Society
• The Psychology Behind Consumer Choices
• The Role of Microorganisms in Our Ecosystem
• The Rising Trend of Telehealth and E-Health
• The Influence of Architecture on Human Behavior
• The Role of the World Bank in International Development
• The Growing Use of Biometrics for Security
• The Science and Art of Wine Tasting
• The Benefits of Public Transportation Systems
• The Connection Between Literature and Society
• The Potential of Hydroponic Gardening
• The Role of Online Education in Learning
• The Cultural Phenomenon of Superheroes
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• The Art of Precision in Watchmaking
• The Psychology of Leadership and Authority
• The Connection Between Climate and Agriculture
• The History and Evolution of Jazz Music
• The Role of Play in Child Development
• The Impact of Nanotechnology on Medicine
• The Effects of Overfishing on Marine Environments
• The Importance of Adventure Tourism
• The Future of Robotics in Daily Life
• The Health Benefits of Yoga Practice
• The Influence of Digital Marketing on Consumer Behavior
• The Mechanics of Tectonic Plate Movement
• The Complex World of International Trade Agreements
• The Implications of Self-Driving Technology on Logistics
• The History of Women’s Suffrage Movement
• The Importance of Open Source Software
• The Relationship Between Air Pollution and Respiratory Health
• The Influence of Classical Music on Modern Composers
• The Role of Bioplastics in Reducing Pollution
• The Sociology of Fashion and Trends
• The Frontier of Brain-Computer Interfaces
• The Power of Social Entrepreneurship
• The Cultural Significance of Culinary Traditions

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The 10-minute presentation

Ten minutes is more than enough time in which to give a compelling and effective presentation.

A lot of detailed information can be presented in ten minutes without the presentation dragging on and losing the audience’s attention. Structuring the presentation correctly is still vitally important. No one likes to be waffled at.

A basic four-section structure for your 10-minute presentation could be something like this:

1. Introduction. Tell the audience a little about yourself, briefly, and perhaps include a slide with your name and job title on as you do so.

It is also important to grab the audience’s attention during your introduction. Tell them an interesting story, or a joke, or quote some research with relevant findings.

2. With ten minutes to fill it is possible to make several main points, supported by slides or visual aids, and reinforced with details to form a compelling argument or overview of the subject matter.

Succinctly run through the points you intend to make, simplifying them to suit the audience and enable them to understand without difficulty. Trying to give too much information will overload and confuse the audience. Instead, cover a few main points well and thoroughly explain anything that might be hard to understand.

3. Use the ‘rule of three’ to explain your points. This is a memorable structure for delivering information in blocks of three items. For example, you might consider illustrating your presentation with three case studies from the real world, or three practical examples of your argument in action.

4. Finish with something that suitably rounds off your presentation. Due to the recency effect, the end of your presentation is likely to be one of the most memorable parts for most people in the audience. Make it count with a sales call-to-action, or details of a future opportunity, a web address for further contact, or even just a final summary of your points.

Don’t try to learn your presentation word-for-word

A lot of words can be said in ten minutes. Learning the entire presentation off by heart is difficult and time consuming. Instead, aim to learn the outline and key facts of each point you wish to make, and work out cues to remind yourself when to change slides.

Write out reminders on cue cards to prompt your memory, but don’t try to read your presentation entirely from paper. With practice, it will become easier to speak continuously for ten minutes without having to refer to your cue cards too often. The presentation will also flow far more smoothly.

Try to tell a story

Ten minutes can seem like a long time, and it is easy to lose the thread of your presentation. To avoid this, try to imagine your presentation as a story. All stories have a beginning, middle and end, and this can be used to keep your presentation coherent and focused. What story are you trying to tell the audience? Try to remember this if you start to go off-topic during the presentation.

Focus on the whole audience

It is often tempting to pick out an individual member of the audience and give the presentation as if you were speaking only to him or her. This can be effective over a short time, but over ten minutes, it would be hard to maintain. Instead, spread your eye contact across the whole audience, looking at different people periodically. No one likes to be stared at, but making eye contact is important.

Similarly, if you feel nervous during the presentation don’t drop your eyes to look down at your lectern or, even worse, the floor. Instead, take a breath, smile, pause momentarily if you need to, and continue.

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Tips for a 10-minute presentation

Prioritise.   Select.  In a 10-minute talk, you can hope to convey one key idea.  So:  what’s your ‘take-away message’?

Think of a 10-minute talk as an extended abstract:  your aim is to convey the unique character of your research, with just enough detail so that the audience can grasp the big picture and understand what distinguishes your research from other related work. 

Plan the time:

If the talk is 10 minutes, then you can’t spend 5 of them on the introduction.  Associate time with important points – points essential to convey the character and shape of your research, points important to your line of reasoning, points concerning the implications of your research, and so on.  

It is essential to cover enough of the design and structure of your research for the audience to grasp its character.  So, your talk should include the classic key ingredients:

1.  Research question :  including what motivates you to address it, and why an answer will be important.  

2.  Context :   what is already known, what the issues are, what other approaches have been tried or are being tried – in brief.

3.  Your research design :   what you’re doing, what evidence you expect to find.

4.  Findings:    what evidence you have produced so far.

5.  Take-away message:   what you want the audience to remember about your research.

You’ll need balance among these elements:  don’t sacrifice the evidence, or your take-away message won’t be convincing.  Don’t short-change the context, or the research choices may not make sense.  Don’t forget to motivate the question, or the audience might wonder why you’re bothering.  And so on.

Start by giving a minute to each of the five – and then allocating the remaining five minutes to the elements that are most important to you to convey.  Note the time allocation on your running notes or script (whatever you use to guide yourself during your talk).

Plan the slides:

At 1 slide per minute, you need to contain your key points in 10 slides or so.  That doesn’t mean squeezing the material from 20 slides into 10; it means selecting key points and crucial material.  Remember:  if the audience is too busy trying to read your slides, then people won’t be listening to your words.  The purpose of the slides is to focus attention and reinforce key points.  If you have important supporting material (e.g., data, analyses) that won’t fit into the talk, keep them to hand in case they’ll help you answer questions.

Don’t just guess.  Make sure you’ve timed yourself giving the talk in a normal delivery pace at least once.  For example, give the talk to some friends or colleagues, and time it.  

Mastering 10-Minute Presentations: Slides for Maximum Impact

How many slides for a 10-minute presentation do you need to get your message across in a limited amount of time?

Here’s a short answer: anywhere from five to 15 slides .

The long answer? Well, the ideal number of slides may vary depending on several factors , including the complexity of the topic discussed, your speaking phase, time allowance for audience interaction, and more.

This article will dive deep into the secrets of short and sweet but impactful presentations. We’ll also review a few methods from experts about determining the number of slides you need for your presentation, whether it’s a pitch deck, webinar slides, or anything else in between.

Read on and get ready to transform those fleeting ten minutes into a memorable experience that leaves a lasting impression on your audience.

The 10/20/30 PowerPoint Rule

How many PowerPoint slides is a 10-minute presentation?

When it comes to pitching and presentations, marketing specialist and author Guy Kawasaki may just be one of the best people to consult. After all, as a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, he’s heard thousands of pitches, and he knows what kind of presentations can hook the audience.

So, how many slides for a 10-minute presentation does one need, according to Kawasaki?

The Art of the Start author has discussed the 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint , and it has become a well-known guideline for creating effective slide presentations, particularly in the context of business and entrepreneurship.

Here are the components of the concept:

• 10 Slides . Kawasaki says the presentation should only have ten slides as it’s the best number to cover all the critical points of a presentation without overwhelming the audience. With limited slides, the presenter allows the audience to focus on the essential aspects of their message.
• 20 Minutes . The venture capitalist believes that a presenter should aim to complete the presentation within 20 minutes. This time frame is enough to cover key points and not too long to bore the audience. It also leaves room for discussion, questions, and unforeseen delays.
• 30-Point Font . Kawasaki recommends a minimum font size of 30 points so that the text is readable and the slides are not overcrowded with too much information. A larger font size also forces you to use more visuals and less text.

If we were to apply Kawasaki’s 10/20/30 rule to a 10-minute presentation, we would look at five slides – more or less two minutes per slide. This would be enough to get all the major points across while being concise and not overwhelming the audience.

The 3-2-1 Presentation Rule

Here’s another perspective on how many slides for a 10-minute presentation: the 3-2-1 rule discussed by Plus Cofounder and CEO Daniel Li.

This concept has three main components:

• 3 Key Takeaways . Li suggests presenters identify three main points they want the audience to remember and focus on.
• 2 Minutes per Slide . The CEO recommends spending two minutes to discuss each slide in the presentation.
• 1 Idea per Slide . Just as Kawasaki suggests overwhelming the audience with only a few pieces of information at a time, Li encourages presenters to focus on one central idea per slide for clarity.

If we use the 3-2-1 rule concept when determining how many slides for a 10-minute presentation we need, the answer is more or less the same if we used Kiwasaki’s proposal – we come up with five slides, give or take one or two slides .

In addition to the general concept of the 3-2-1 Rule, Li recommends the following approaches depending on the context of the presentation:

• Work Context . Focus on two or three central slides to convey your main ideas, supplemented by 2 to 3 slides with additional data or illustrative examples.
• Sales Context . Develop three core slides that showcase the advantages of your product or service, with two extra slides for customer testimonials or detailed data to enrich the discussion.
• Academic Context . Prepare two or three primary slides outlining main discoveries, and include 2 to 4 slides for supporting evidence or expanded explanations.
• Storytelling Context . Create three principal slides to create a story arc (beginning, middle, end), along with two slides for powerful quotes or imagery.

Other Recommendations for Number of Slides

Aside from Kawasaki and Li’s concepts of slide quantity, there are other approaches you can use:

• In an article for Cath Lab Digest, University of California, Irvine Professor Dr. Morton J Kern and VA Long Beach Cardiac Imaging Director Dr. Jeannie Yu discussed best practices to present and communicate  ideas to physicians, nurses, technologists. They said the rule of thumb is 10 slides for 10 minutes, with speakers spending around 30 seconds or a minute per slide. They recommend preparing 10 to 12 slides for a 10-minute presentation.

• Cloud-based AI-powered presentation maker Wonderslide, meanwhile, also says speakers typically use 10-12 slides for a 10-minute presentation. However, a speaker might use more slides to show examples or photos . Let’s presume that you stuck with 12 slides, but you had to show three examples, then the final slide count would be 15.

Tips to Nail Your 10-Minute Presentation 

Now that you know the main approaches to how many slides for a 10-minute presentation, here are a few tips to drive your points home:

• Rehearse and Time Your Delivery . Practice to ensure you stay within the 10-minute limit.
• Clarity in Content . Ensure your message is clear and concise; every word counts.
• Effective Storytelling . Weave a narrative that connects with your audience emotionally.
• Concise Slides . Limit text and focus on key points to avoid overwhelming your audience.
• Visuals and Graphics . Use high-quality images and graphics to illustrate points.
• Professional Template . Use a PowerPoint presentation design template that looks professional and aligns with your presentation’s tone. For presentation design , pay attention to layout, color schemes, and typography for a cohesive look.

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10-minute demonstration speech topics

100 + short 3-10 minute how to speech ideas

By:  Susan Dugdale   | Last modified: 02-17-2023

If you've been asked to put together a 10 minute, or less, demonstration speech for your speech class, look these 'how-to' ideas over. They're perfect for preparing short show and tell presentations to teach a new task succinctly and quickly.

Use the quick links below to get around the page easily. The topics are arranged in four batches. Begin with 'Why demonstrate something simple and ordinary?'. It could save you a lot of time!

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Why demonstrate something simple and ordinary.

• 25 10-minute demonstration speech topics

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Other topics for demonstration speeches

Before you settle on a topic, please don't overlook demonstrating a skill or a process you regard as commonplace.

If we already know how to do something competently, we have an understandable tendency to dismiss whatever it is as far too simple, and too ordinary to turn it into a demonstration speech.

And yet, that assumption can be so wrong.

There are audiences who will want to know how to do some of the things we do so efficiently and easily, that we forget we had to learn how to do them in the first place!  Many of those things are on this list.

For instance, a group of people who don’t spend a lot of time online, could find why and how to set up a safe password valuable knowledge to have. It might stop them from being hacked!

Likewise teaching people who intend to explore the great outdoors, and haven't had much prior experience, how to use a portable gas stove safely is extremely useful.

Or showing parents of children with long hair how to plait it. That will save a lot of time and tears when it comes to brushing.

And I'll always be grateful to the person who showed me how to give medicine to my beloved cat, without being scratched to bits!

Think about your audience. What would be useful for them to know? Sharing something of real benefit and value will help keep them actively interested.  *

* For more on how to choose a great demonstration speech topic .

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25 3 to 10-minute demonstration speech topics

Once you’ve got your topic be sure to collect a printable demonstration speech outline to help you prepare your speech. You’ll find the link for that at the foot of the page. The outline will help you efficiently plan, organize and deliver a well-structured speech.

Now here's the first batch of the 100, and more, topics. 

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How to Plan a Presentation

Last Updated: October 8, 2023 Fact Checked

This article was co-authored by Christopher Taylor, PhD . Christopher Taylor is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of English at Austin Community College in Texas. He received his PhD in English Literature and Medieval Studies from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 228,890 times.

Presentation planning is a useful and necessary skill in the professional world as well as school. Whether you need to sell a product, or get a passing grade in your class, planning a presentation takes time and dedication. You will want to figure out the best way to construct your material, considering your audience and your presentation's message. From there, work on building your slides and materials. Assemble information in a logical order that best illustrates your point. Practice your presentation regularly before delivering it. This can help you figure out any information that should be cut or restructured.

Assembling Your Best Material

• Write down your most important points. See if you notice a key point emerging. If your audience were to take away one thing from this presentation, what would it be?
• Don't just bombard your audience with facts. Think about what these facts do for your audience. What's the point you're trying to make with the information?

• Are you trying to sell them a product, introduce them to a new idea, alter their way of thinking?
• Think about the kind of people in your audience. Do you have a tougher crowd, or do you have a group of enthusiastic people excited about what you're going to say?

• For example, if you're talking to a company about recycling program, you might discuss how corporate pollution contributes to global warming and how recycling can help the company save money. You wouldn't discuss the melting ice caps as a key point.
• Melting ice caps are a valid concern, but they are a fact or a supporting point.

• Add clarity to your argument by explaining anything the audience may not understand. For example: a brief overview of pollution's effect on climate change.
• Add authority by making connections with existing research, studies, and information. For example, you could mention the consensus in the scientific community that global warming is manmade and cite a few studies.
• Add color to your argument through visuals, like pictures and videos. For instance, you could show a chart of the amount of waste an average corporation produces in one month.

Finding a Trajectory for the Presentation

• Include the basics of introducing yourself. You can say something like, "I'm Clara Thompson from Clean Water Action, and I would like to address your company today."
• Get your audience's attention with a question or a fact. For example, you could ask: "Have you ever passed a body of water covered in green sludge and wondered how this happened? The answer may surprise you."
• You don’t have to write your presentation in chronological order. If you want to work on your main points first and save the introduction for last, you can.

• For example, you're trying to get the corporation to alter their recycling program. Start by overviewing the vast amount of corporate pollution in the world.
• Explain the consequences of this. Show how pollution contributes to climate change, then show what the corporation can do through changes in their policies.

• Common linking statements include things like, "Another important issue...," "Based on this data, you can now see..." and, "This brings me to my main point..."
• For example, "Now that I've shown you the effects of corporate pollution, this brings me to my main point. What can you do to stop it?"

• If you have any graphs or diagrams that will help illustrate your point, use them. Physically seeing information can help make your point more clear.
• You should also see if there are any videos you can include. A brief video of someone succinctly explaining an issue can shake things up a bit.
• Pictures are also nice. Each slide should have a picture related to the topic at hand.
• Make sure not to overuse graphics or visuals. Too many could be overwhelming or distracting for your audience.

• You only need one slide. Recap what your point was. Begin with something like, "As you can see..." and then briefly repeat your main point.
• A visual can help as well. Try adding one last visual aid that sums up your point. A graph or diagram would work well here.

Practicing Your Presentation

• If you're taking longer, cut some information out. You do not want to talk fast to include all information, as this can make you difficult to understand.
• For accuracy, talk in your regular voice. Do not speak too fast or too slow. You want to make sure you can fit in all information talking at a normal rate.

• Are any facts extraneous? It's great to illustrate the effects of global warming, but do you really need five examples of environmental decay? Try to cut it down to two or three.

• You should sound enthusiastic when presenting. Talk without hesitance, and don't use filler words, like "um" or "uh."
• Don't jump between topics. Use your linking sentences, and say things like, "And this brings me to the following..."
• Watch the time. Make sure your presentation isn't going on for too long.
• Watch yourself give the presentation in a mirror so you can correct any distracting movements or gestures.

• Don’t read the information off of your visuals since it could affect your engagement between yourself and the audience.

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• ↑ https://www.comm.pitt.edu/oral-comm-lab/audience-analysis
• ↑ https://columbiacollege-ca.libguides.com/presentations/planning
• ↑ https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/10551/partsofapresentation.pdf
• ↑ https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/sites/default/files/Oral_presentations_signalling_2014_Accessible.pdf
• ↑ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-conclude-a-presentation
• ↑ https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studyingeffectively/preparing/presentations/delivering.aspx
• ↑ https://www.gvsu.edu/ours/oral-presentation-tips-30.htm

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What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation

• Carmine Gallo

Five tips to set yourself apart.

Never underestimate the power of great communication. It can help you land the job of your dreams, attract investors to back your idea, or elevate your stature within your organization. But while there are plenty of good speakers in the world, you can set yourself apart out by being the person who can deliver something great over and over. Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired together are more memorable); don’t underestimate the power of your voice (raise and lower it for emphasis); give your audience something extra (unexpected moments will grab their attention); rehearse (the best speakers are the best because they practice — a lot).

I was sitting across the table from a Silicon Valley CEO who had pioneered a technology that touches many of our lives — the flash memory that stores data on smartphones, digital cameras, and computers. He was a frequent guest on CNBC and had been delivering business presentations for at least 20 years before we met. And yet, the CEO wanted to sharpen his public speaking skills.

• Carmine Gallo is a Harvard University instructor, keynote speaker, and author of 10 books translated into 40 languages. Gallo is the author of The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World’s Greatest Salesman  (St. Martin’s Press).

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How to Make a 10-Minute Presentation for a Job Interview

Posted August 28th, 2023

A job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but one of the most common challenges candidates face is the infamous presentation. Crafting a compelling 10-minute presentation that succinctly showcases your skills, experience, and enthusiasm can set you apart from the competition.

The key is to strike a balance between delivering valuable information and keeping your audience engaged within the time constraints.

Craft a Clear Structure

A well-organized presentation is crucial for keeping both you and your audience on track. Start with a concise introduction that introduces yourself and provides an overview of what you’ll cover. By using an AI presentation builder, you can do this with ease and have more time to focus on the main content.

When you move on to the main content, which could be divided into 3-4 key points, each point should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Use bullet points, visuals, or anecdotes to illustrate your points effectively. End with a strong conclusion that summarizes your key takeaways and reinforces your main message.

Understand Your Audience and Objective

Of course, before crafting the main content, take a moment to understand your audience – the interview panel. Research the company’s culture, values, and the specific role you’re applying for.

Tailor your presentation to address their needs and expectations. Are they seeking a problem solver, a team player, or a creative thinker? Align your content with these expectations.

Define your presentation’s objective – what key message or impression do you want to leave them with? Keep this objective in mind as you structure your presentation.

Keep It Concise and Relevant

Remember, you only have 10 minutes, so every second counts. Avoid going off on tangents or including excessive details. Stick to the most relevant information that directly supports your main message and the job requirements.

Use the “so what?” test – ask yourself if each piece of information contributes to your objective. If not, consider omitting it. Focus on showcasing your skills and accomplishments that directly relate to the role you’re applying for.

Engage with Visuals and Delivery

Visual aids can enhance your presentation’s impact. Use slides sparingly, and make sure they are visually appealing and easy to read. Avoid clutter and use bullet points, graphs, or images to convey information quickly.

Practice your delivery to ensure a confident and engaging performance. Maintain eye contact, vary your tone of voice , and use gestures to emphasize key points. A well-delivered presentation can demonstrate your communication skills and enthusiasm for the role.

Practice and Refine

Once you’ve created the initial draft of your presentation, it’s time to practice and refine your delivery. Rehearsing helps you become familiar with the flow of your content and ensures that you stay within the time limit. Practice in front of a mirror, record yourself, or even better, rehearse in front of a friend or family member who can provide constructive feedback.

Pay attention to your pacing – speaking too quickly can make you appear nervous while speaking too slowly might lose your audience’s attention. Refine your content based on the feedback you receive, making sure your presentation is clear, concise, and engaging.

Address Potential Questions

Anticipate potential questions the interview panel might have after your presentation. Prepare concise answers that reinforce your main message and showcase your expertise. This preparation demonstrates your thoroughness and ability to handle inquiries effectively.

It’s also an opportunity to show how you think on your feet and adapt to unexpected queries. Addressing potential questions can help you appear confident and well-prepared, further enhancing your credibility.

Rehearse Natural Transitions

Smooth transitions between different sections of your presentation are essential for maintaining a cohesive flow. Practice transitioning between points seamlessly so that your presentation feels like a well-structured narrative rather than a series of disjointed segments.

Use transition phrases or statements to guide your audience through your content, ensuring that they understand how each point connects to the next. These transitions not only enhance the organization of your presentation but also make it easier for your audience to follow your train of thought.

Utilize Compelling Opening and Closing

Your presentation’s opening and closing moments are critical for making a lasting impression. Start with a captivating hook that grabs the interview panel’s attention and sets the tone for your presentation. This could be a relevant statistic, a thought-provoking question, or a brief anecdote related to the job or industry.

Similarly, your closing should leave a strong impression. Summarize your key points, reiterate your main message, and offer a clear call to action . This might include expressing your enthusiasm for the role, thanking the panel for their time, and expressing your eagerness to move forward in the hiring process.

Incorporate Real-World Examples

While discussing your skills and experience, don’t just rely on general statements – back up your claims with real-world examples. Share specific projects you’ve worked on, challenges you’ve overcome, or achievements you’ve attained.

Quantify your successes whenever possible to provide a tangible sense of your impact. Incorporating real examples not only adds credibility to your presentation but also makes your achievements more relatable and memorable for your audience.

Manage Nervousness

Nervousness is natural, but managing it is crucial for a successful presentation. Practice deep breathing exercises before you begin to help calm your nerves. Visualize a positive outcome to boost your confidence. Remember that the interview panel is interested in what you have to offer, and they want you to succeed.

Don’t be afraid to acknowledge your nervousness at the beginning of your presentation – this can actually make you appear more relatable and human. As you start speaking and engaging with your content, you’ll likely find your nervousness gradually fading away.

By tailoring your content to your audience, maintaining a clear and concise structure, utilizing engaging visuals, and practicing your delivery, you can present yourself as a confident and capable candidate.

Remember that the goal is not just to inform but to leave a lasting impression that resonates with the interview panel. With these strategies in your toolkit, you’re well on your way to mastering the art of the 10-minute job interview presentation.

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Top 10-Minute Interview Presentation Templates with Samples and Examples

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In today's fierce job market, making a lasting impression on potential employers is crucial. For individuals having trouble crafting a powerful personal presentation, "10 Minute About Me PowerPoint Slides" is a lifesaver. Effective self-presentation is crucial for business meetings and employment interviews, and this imaginatively created template is the ideal answer.

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This blog post examines the value of a polished self-introduction and demonstrates how to turn the game using the included PowerPoint template. The blog offers readers advice on how to construct a thorough and impressive self-introduction by using various slides, including those about the user, their career path, a SWOT analysis, their accomplishments, etc. The blog also highlights the template's adaptability and invites readers to seek assistance from PowerPoint designers or modify presentations to their specifications. This is a call to action to hone your presentation skills and show you have the self-assurance necessary to succeed in your career.

Template 1: 10 Minutes Presentation About Myself PowerPoint Presentation Slides

With its smooth user interface and support for standard and widescreen screen sizes, the PowerPoint template gives presenters choices in their settings. Premium support is advantageous to users and offers helpful guidance for practical use. With an emphasis on a 10-minute presentation, this template's one-step design efficiently assists users in providing crucial information about themselves for a professional presentation, academic assignment, or job interview. This template enhances the user experience overall and expedites the creation of presentations, making it a valuable tool for various audiences.

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Template 2: About Me

This "About Me" template offers a versatile way to communicate your identity, personally and professionally. It provides a concise "Personal Profile," an extensive "Professional Experience," "Education," and a specific "Achievements" area where users can highlight their subject-matter expertise. A personal touch is added in the "Hobbies" part, while various talents are covered in the "Skills and Languages" section. With an adjustable "Contact Information" section, the template guarantees smooth contact and offers flexibility for an interesting self-presentation according to each person's requirements.

Template 3: Path to Career

The "Path to Career" template helps users visually plan their professional path from 2007 to 2020 and engagingly presents career milestones. It enables a precise and configurable presentation of one's work trajectory, highlighting accomplishments and improvements, making it perfect for presentations or portfolios. Users can adjust the years to fit their tenure, and the chronological pattern efficiently communicates professional advancement. For individuals who want to engage their audience with a thorough narrative about their professional development, this template offers a potent visual aid.

Template 4: SWOT Analysis

The SWOT analysis template leads users through a strategic evaluation by first highlighting internal strengths, then addressing weaknesses for development, looking for growth opportunities, and assessing threats to control risks. This methodical technique starts with a positive openness, fosters self-awareness, supports forward-looking optimism, and ends with a careful evaluation of potential obstacles. It gives users the ability to make strategic decisions based on an in-depth examination of both internal and external variables.

Template 5: Training

The "Training" preset is an adaptable tool made to enhance the way information connected to training is presented. Whereas the training module or course title is a placeholder in the section "Description 1". Users are given the option to customize the information according to their training needs in "Description 2". This adjustable feature guarantees smooth modification, whether changing specifics of training outcomes, modules, or techniques. The adaptability that is repeated in "Description 3" highlights the user's capacity to change the text and creates a flexible theme that is consistent across the template.

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Using the case study template, users can tell comprehensive stories about problems, solutions, and outcomes flexibly. The challenge section, which states the problem in plain terms, comes first. Users can further highlight their creative thinking and experience in the Solutions part, while the Results section summarizes the findings. This template is helpful for professionals who wish to convey their problem-solving abilities and showcase their achievements in a concise and captivating way.

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The "Experience Project" preset is a potential instrument that enables experts to showcase their accomplishments connected to projects. Whether it's describing the specifics of Project 1, emphasizing the accomplishments of Project 2, stressing the distinctiveness of Project 3, or providing an overview of the main ideas of Project 4, with the help of this feature, professionals can make dynamic and captivating presentations that effectively convey their project experiences. This makes it a priceless tool for anyone hoping to impress potential clients, stakeholders, or employers with a visually appealing presentation of their project work.

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The "Skills" template is an easy-to-use and eye-catching tool that allows people to highlight their abilities. It more successfully draws attention to essential characteristics like creativity, teamwork, flexibility, and goal orientation by adding "Skills - Set" and more visually appealing signage. The template's minimalism guarantees clarity without being overbearing on the audience. Perfect for a resume, portfolio, or LinkedIn profile, it graphically emphasizes key competencies, making it an invaluable tool for professionals wishing to give a concise and captivating synopsis of their qualifications to prospective employers or partners.

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The 10 Minute Teaching Session Ideas (Microteaching)

Last Updated on April 22, 2023 by Uncle Pat Ugwu

The 10 Minute Teaching Session Ideas is a helpful method that teachers may use in a number of ways. It provides a rapid and direct approach to delivering lessons. Before we continue, let me remind you that we previously wrote about the benefits of hybrid learning .

Suppose you have five to ten minutes to deliver a lecture to your students or an audience at an event. You’ll find these suggestions useful and really unique ways to wow your audience.

Let us look at these micro-teach topic ideas that you can implement within 10 minutes without taking much of your time.

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Choosing a Topic to Address

Although ten minutes may seem like a very limited time to teach a lesson, careful planning can help you make the most of the available time.

You should utilize the following key points as a guide.

• Analyze demographic information about the audience you’ll be speaking to, and consult the group leader to identify any specific problems. This will enable you to decide which subject would be most beneficial to your audience.
• Specify one objective for the lesson or presentation. The goal will state what you anticipate your audience will be able to do as a result of your 10-minute teaching session ideas.

These 10 minute teaching session ideas can also be referred to as gold teaching strategies every teacher should know.

10 Minute Teaching Session Ideas

1. introduction.

Use 1-2 minutes to do the followings:

• Describe your background and your ties to the neighborhood.
• Please Describe the reason for your visit.
• Entice or hook your audience with captivating techniques like facts and statistics.

For instance, you can ask your students or participants to guess the lesson’s subject. You could also share a statistic about the subject.

2. The Presentation’s Body

Use 7–8 minutes to present your lesson.

• Deliver important information and safety recommendations about the issue. The material should be directly related to the lesson’s goal. Do not deviate from the pathway.
• Provide relevant examples to back up your statement. If possible, use visuals such as posters, images, or projections. 10 minute teaching session ideas should be brief.
• In order to keep the audience engaged, ask them questions. Most speakers believe that planning questions ahead of time is beneficial.

3. Conclusion

Use just 1 minute to conclude your lesson.

• Review the lesson’s most significant points briefly.
• Pose one or two review questions.
• Provide your contact information and invite attendees to contact you if they have any questions about the session or other related issues.
• Thank everyone for their time.

Here is a collection of 10 minute teaching session ideas and 10 minute activities from Pinterest .

Tips for Improving 10 Minutes Teaching

Consider the following recommendations while executing the 10 minute teaching to achieve a high-quality presentation:

• Share your course aim with your audience during the introduction. This will help participants concentrate.
• Send a clear message. Avoid using technical jargon and sophisticated words.
• Involve your audience. Involve them in the presentation by asking them questions. Consider your lesson to be a dialogue rather than a lecture.
• Show your enthusiasm. Your positive attitude is contagious! If you are enthusiastic about your lesson, your students will be as well. Use humor sparingly.
• Teach a lesson on a contentious issue. This might be an excellent method for getting your kids to think critically about key subjects.
• Give a demonstration on how to use a new piece of software or technology. This can make your kids more comfortable utilizing these technologies in the future.
• Give a mini-lecture on a subject about which you are known to share your enthusiasm. Your energy will undoubtedly rub off on your kids!
• Try something new and innovative with your teaching approaches. This will demonstrate to your pupils that there are several ways to learn something new.
• To demonstrate a topic, use case studies or real-world examples. This can assist your pupils to understand how the principles they’re learning can be applied.

Giving a mini-lesson on a specific topic, teaching a little piece of a bigger lesson, or showing a new method are all instances of microteaching. Micro-teaching allows teachers to obtain specific feedback that can help them improve their overall teaching abilities by focusing on a tiny amount of content.

Final Thoughts

Your 10 minute teaching session ideas will continue to improve with each presentation. Before presenting to a community audience, practice in front of friends or family members. You might find it difficult to finish the lesson in 10 minutes.

During practice, have one of your participants keep an eye on the clock and hold up a sign every 2 minutes to remind you of the passing time (for example, “2 minutes have passed,” “4 minutes have passed”). This will assist you in developing an acceptable speed for the class and staying on time.

Try not to be tense. People will appreciate your efforts, and with time and practice, you will grow more comfortable delivering your presentation.

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The Secret to Pitching Your Business Plan in Just 10 Minutes This outline breaks down a business plan pitch minute by minute so you can stay on topic and build the necessary interest and excitement.

By Mike Moyer • Apr 1, 2022

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Delivering a good pitch is as much about conveying emotion as conveying information. If you get the opportunity to pitch in front of a live audience , both of those objectives should be top of mind. The phrase, "They don't care what you know until they know that you care," is sage advice and is the basis for starting a 10-minute pitch.

Startups are hard work. If you do not particularly care about the market or the problem you are solving, you may bail out when the going gets tough. Investors need to know this is more than just a business.

Related: 4 Powerful Communication Strategies to Win Any Sales Pitch

Minute 1: Personal Introduction

Let the audience know that you, personally, care about the people and the problem you are trying to solve. Use the word "I" instead of "we." I know you are representing your team and your company, but for now concentrate on establishing your passion and commitment. Tell a quick, personal story about how you stumbled upon the business you are pursuing and what made you realize it was where you wanted to focus most of your waking hours.

Your slide(s) should be simple. They are just there as a backdrop to your opening monologue and should make you look good. I, personally, like to show photos of me and/or customers experiencing the problem first-hand. The focus should be on you and your message.

Step forward to the audience, make gentle eye contact and engage them on a personal level as much as you can. The goal is for them to trust you, have confidence in you and to like you.

Transition out of the personal introduction into the overview of the problem you are trying to solve. Your job is to describe the problem as one that goes well beyond just you and your experience. A nice phrase is, "When I started looking around, I realized that I'm not the only one with X problem. Lots and lots of other people have it too!"

Minute 2: The Problem

Remember to keep an emotional appeal included in your description of the problem. People with this problem are: struggling, irritated, angry, disenfranchised? Keep human emotions real. Break down the problem into its component parts accompanied by a diagram.

Your slides during this minute are simply visual aids that help explain the problem. Like in the introduction, photos can express the human factor, but diagrams can help explain how the problem is experienced by people.

Keep close to the audience and help them empathize with those who experience the problem. As you move into the solution, physically back away from the audience, smile and spread out your arms to make bigger gestures. Your job is to bring up the excitement level in the room.

Related: 4 Ways Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Your Sales

Minute 3: The Solution

At this point, you are going to maximize the crescendo. Show excitement and passion for your businesses solution. Transition to "we" instead of just "I." Walk the audience not only through how the solution works, but also through the great benefits of the solution.

You need to position your body in front of the room and make it as big and bright as you can with big arm movements, a bright smile, confident voice and lots of eye contact. The audience should begin to share your excitement for your business.

Your slides are visual aids and diagrams. They should contain little to no text. Keep them simple as possible as complexity will only suck the energy out of the room. You don't have to explain everything your company does, just the main points. Remember, you only have 10 minutes.

It's good to show images or screenshots of existing products or beta releases and other hard evidence of your execution, but overexplaining the solution will make the presentation less compelling, and it will take too long. You want to leave the audience wanting more.

Once you have your audience feeling great about the solution, it is time to talk money.

Minute 4: Business Model

There are several money-related topics you'll need to touch on during your pitch, including how you'll make money, how much money you will make and how much money you will need. Keep these parts separate so they are easier to digest.

Now is the time to tell the audience how you will make money. There are literally dozens of possible business models, including selling the product, selling a subscription, taking a processing fee, licensing and so on. Explain how you are going to charge people for the solution you are offering.

On your slide is an outline of the customer unit economics for your chosen business model — the price they will pay and basic terms of a typical contract. Explain how you will "do the deal" with customers. Whenever you show numbers, stand close to your presentation screen and point to the numbers you are talking about. Numbers are hard to follow. Pointing as you talk will help people stay engaged.

If the business model is attractive, as it should be, you will have to explain who else is going after the customer's money.

Related: Tips to Follow When Re-Fitting Your Business Model to the New Normal

Minute 5: The Competition

There's no such thing as a business without competition, and implying that you have none is a major red flag for investors and even potential partners or customers. Whatever problem you are going after is being addressed somehow, maybe not very well, but people experiencing the problem are trying to solve it, and the resources they access to cobble together a solution is where you will define your competition.

The key here is not to avoid the notion that competition exists, but how your company is different . The existence of competition validates the market. Do not talk about how you are "better," focus on "different." Your attitude towards the competition gives the audience a peek into your business soul. Are you dutifully respectful of their presences and power or are you arrogant and naïve enough to think your little startup will have no problem beating them? Err on the side of humility.

Your slides should depict your differences from the main competitors. Feature comparisons or positioning charts , for instance, can be effective tools. Many of the questions you will get from the audience will stem from what you say during this minute of your pitch.

Be clear and respectful before you transition to your sales and marketing plan.

Minute 6: Sales and Marketing

During you description of the competition, you struck a respectful tone. It's now time to amp up the room again as you talk about how many potential customers are out there and how you're going to get them. Show excitement and confidence as you walk the audience through the market data, your chosen point of entry and your communication strategy.

Slides will depict data, charts, and graphs which you will want to point to as you explain. Images of web sites, brochures, trade show booths in action, etc. are fair game here, too, and will help build excitement in room.

It is important to tie your sales and marketing plans together so it doesn't look like you are shooting a scatter gun of one-off tactics. Show the logic and flow of lead generation to final sale and how your team plans to take the prospects through the buying process and into the customer experience.

End this minute by translating the marketing sizzle into numbers. It is time to talk about money again!

Minute 7: Money

Earlier, you explained how the business is going to make money. Now, it's time to tell the audience how much money you are going to make. This is the good part. Your description of the deal shows the unit economics of a single customer (price), and your market description shows how many potential deals are out there (quantity). Armed with this information, you can describe how revenue builds over time.

Break it down for the audience. Show income and expenses in graphical format. Nothing beats a good bar chart, and pretty much anything beats a screenshot of a spreadsheet. Back up to your presentation slide and point to information like the weatherperson points to a weather map on TV.

Keep the tone upbeat and engaging. You'll want to exude as much confidence as you can. To this end, avoid showing different scenarios in your forecast. Pick the scenario that you think is most likely to happen, and be prepared to defend your assumptions.

To make the business believable, the audience will now need to meet your team.

Minute 8: The Team

It may seem a little strange to wait until towards the end of your pitch to introduce your team, but waiting has benefits. It's important to introduce your team in the context of the business so the audience understands why it is what it is. If you introduce the team upfront, you will have to circle back to describe their roles later, which wastes time and can get redundant. A 10-minute pitch must eliminate redundancy.

As you introduce the key players on the team, you can highlight what function they will perform and brag (yes, brag) about how great they are at their function and how lucky you are to be working with them. Talk about yourself with humility, and talk about your team like they are the best team in the world.

Rather than showing headshots and bullet points, show images of the team in action or in a group. You want to make sure the audience sees a team , not a collection of individuals.

Next, you will explain the great work this great team has accomplished!

Minute 9: Proof of Concept/Traction

A team without results isn't much more than a cocktail party. To get investors or customers, you need to show results. What has the team accomplished? Have they launched an MVP? Does the company have revenue? Are the customers happy?

The more traction you can show, the better. This, more than just about any other minute of your pitch, will demonstrate your team's ability to pull off this business in the real world. Display customer testimonials and read them out loud. Show pictures of your solutions in action. Maximize the excitement in your voice and facial expression. You're almost at the end of your pitch, so be sure leave it on a high note!

You have one minute left. It's time to ask for the money.

Minute 10: Ask

Assuming you are pitching your business for the purpose of raising money, you will spend the last minute asking for it. By now, your audience has everything they need to know if they are interested, or not, in working with you. You must paint a clear picture of what you need from the audience and what investing with you will look like.

Investors want their money to be used for growth, not exploration. Show them that everything is in place to grow, you just need to fan the flames.

Many founders aren't sure how much money they will need and to what terms they will be willing to accept. They are keen to keep things open-ended. In my experience, however, investors want a starting point. Give it to them.

You already showed them how much you are expecting to make. This financial objective is based on many assumptions, not the least of which is how much outside funding will be required to execute the plan. Break it down for the investor. Do you want one main investor or a number of smaller investors?

If, for instance, you are raising $1 million, you could break it into 10 chunks of $100,000 each and say, "We are raising $1 million from up to ten investors in $100,000 units in exchange for a convertible note. How many units do you want?" Your slides can show the breakdown and the high-level terms of the note. This makes the deal easy to understand. An interested investor will not walk away from the deal based on your initial offer, they will counteroffer, and you'll be off to the negotiating table — mission accomplished!

Express enthusiasm for their participation in your business. Keep the energy levels high.

The trick to delivering a compelling 10-minute pitch is to let the story flow logically and to avoid repeating yourself. It's not logical, for instance, to introduce the team before anyone knows what kind of team is needed. Likewise, it's not logical to talk about progress and traction before talking about how the business works.

Each topic in the above outline neatly flows into the next, allowing you to build your story and maintain the energy level in the room. A good pitch lets the story unfold naturally and doesn't force things together. In this pitch, you may notice that there is no "money" or "financial" section. Making money is simply part of the flow of the story, so it is touched on multiple times during the pitch.

Perfecting the pitch means practicing the pitch. It's much more than what you say. It's also about when you say it and how you say it.

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Interview presentation preparation tips

The interview presentation is becoming more common in the hiring process. It gives employers a better overview of your general aptitude and provides you with an opportunity to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. But how should you prepare for an interview presentation? What should you include? What if it goes wrong?

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What is an interview presentation?

As you progress further in your career, particularly to executive level, you may be asked to give a presentation for interview. Perhaps you’ve been asked to conduct research and present your findings to a panel, complete a task and show how you approached it, put together a business plan and present your ideas, or even give a presentation about yourself and how you would excel in the role. Whatever you are presenting about, how you approach it should remain the same.

Many people find giving presentations intimidating, especially during an interview when you’re already nervous, but it’s something that you may have to do throughout your career – the sooner you tackle this skill, the better.

Why are you being asked to do a presentation for a job interview?

Many employers opt for a presentation-style interview as it gives a better overview of your general aptitude when compared to, or combined with, a traditional question and answer interview, like a competency-based interview . The interviewer is looking for proof that you can do the job and that you possess the required skills and traits.

Additionally, if you put time and effort into your presentation, this will highlight to the hiring manager that you are committed to the role and enthusiastic about joining the company. How many times have you been asked in an interview ‘Why do you want this position?’ or ‘What is it about this role that attracted you to it?’. They want to know how much you want this position, rather than just any position.

How to prepare a presentation for an interview

Where do you start? What should you include? The presentation is your opportunity to showcase your knowledge, experience, and communication skills as well as your organisational skills and diligence – so start with the job description and person specification and pick out key skills and traits that the company is looking for. Then you can prepare your presentation around what they want to see.

For example, if the business is looking for someone creative, pay great attention to the style of your presentation. If it is looking for someone who is a confident public speaker, spend more time perfecting your speech. If attention to detail is paramount in the role, double and triple check your spelling and grammar. This is a great starting point and gives you something to build your presentation around.

What to include in an interview presentation

Although you may be tempted to go all out and show your potential employer that you are committed to the job, don’t fall into the trap of creating a 30-slide presentation with reams of text. Try to keep each slide short and significant and aim for no more than 10 slides. This ensures the information you deliver is memorable and will help you to stand out from other interviewees. Some interviewers may even give you a specific amount of time for your presentation, make sure you factor this in and don’t go over the time limit – otherwise you may appear to have poor time management skills.

Another way to make sure your presentation engages hiring managers is to include a range of formats to help you illustrate your points. Include graphs, statistics, diagrams, video clips, and images to help break up large volumes of text and maintain the attention of the interviewers.

If you are conducting research as part of your presentation, include quotes from industry leaders and/or research pieces. This gives your points authority and demonstrates your commercial awareness.

You should also try to incorporate the company’s colours, fonts, or style in your presentation. This will show that you have done your research and highlights your brand awareness.

Finally, check your spelling and grammar thoroughly! Small mistakes can really undermine the content of your presentation.

Tips for presenting at the interview

Presenting is a skill which can be learnt. Even if you are not a confident public speaker, the more you practice, the better you will become.

Present confidently and enthusiastically - Remember to speak clearly, make eye contact, and use open body language.

Don’t just read the slides - There is nothing worse than watching a presentation where the presenter has their back to you the whole time just reading reams of text from their PowerPoint notes.

Try not to talk too fast - Make sure you breathe, and take your time.

Practice, practice, practice - Ensure you are well rehearsed so that you are familiar with the structure of your presentation and are able to deliver it smoothly. If possible, practice your presentation with family members or friends to get used to speaking in front of other people.

Arrive early to give yourself time to set up the presentation and settle any nerves - Get comfortable with PowerPoint and presentation equipment. Make sure you know how to work any projectors, screens, or remote controls before you begin to avoid any awkward stumbles or pauses.

Stay within the allocated time - If you have not been given guidance on length, aim for the 10-minute mark. Time your presentation when you are practising to make sure it will fit within the time limit. If you need to reduce the content of your presentation, cut out the least relevant or weakest points.

Be prepared to adapt - You may have practised your presentation in a certain way, but the interviewer might not respond accordingly. Be prepared to be interrupted by questions or further discussion unexpectedly.

Breathe and try to enjoy it - By relaxing, you will find yourself presenting better and, if you enjoy it, your interviewers will respond to that and be better engaged with what you are saying.

Tips for keeping the interview presentation simple

It can take a lot of work to make something simple, yet effective, and when it comes to interview presentations less is often more. Keep it short - As previously mentioned, try to keep each slide short and aim for no more than 10 slides in total.

One idea per slide - To make sure your presentation is clear and concise, each slide should represent a different point/idea you want to make.

Stick to the important bits only - If you don’t think it’s important enough to spend time on, don’t have it on your slide.

Use the 4x6 rule - Aim for either four bullet points with six words per bullet point, or six bullet points with four words per bullet point. This way, your slides won’t look too busy.

Minimal text - Instead of writing paragraphs of text, use bullet points and a minimum font size of 24.

What's better for your interview presentation? Cue cards or presenting from memory?

Should you use cue cards in your presentation for interview or try to present from memory?

The answer to this question depends on what you feel most comfortable doing. If you find that having cue cards will help ease your nerves and ensure that you don’t forget your speech, then there is nothing wrong with that.

However, if you choose to use cue cards, you should not rely too heavily on them. You shouldn’t stand in front of the interviewers and look down at the cards continuously, neither should you write your whole speech out on the cards and read directly from them. They are cue cards for a reason and should only give you prompts on what to talk about. If your interview presentation has a lot of statistics on, using cue cards to remember the figures if you are unable to memorise them all is an excellent strategy.

What to do when things go wrong

You can practice your interview presentation as much as possible, but something may still go wrong and it’s important to be prepared for this eventuality. Here are some things that could go wrong and how to deal with them: Technical issues

There is not a lot you can do to prevent technical issues, especially if you are using someone else’s computer. But there are ways you can prepare just in case. Ensuring you have access to multiple sources of your presentation is key. Email the file to yourself and the recruiter, bring a copy on a USB stick and printed handouts. This way you are covered if anything goes wrong with the file you’re intending to use.

Your mind goes blank

Even those who are pros at presenting can sometimes lose their train of thought and find that their mind goes blank. The key here is not to panic. If possible, take a bottle or glass of water in with you and use this chance to take a sip, breathe and try to relax. Then look at your presentation slide or your cue cards and pick up where you left off. It may be helpful to repeat the last point you made as saying it out loud could spark your memory for your next point.

You are asked a question that you don’t know how to respond to

If you have allotted time at the end of your presentation to allow the interviewer to ask any questions (which is recommended), don’t worry if someone asks a question that you are not sure on. It may be that the interviewer is looking to see how you respond to a challenging question, so how you react is often more important than the answer itself.

If you do not understand the question, ask the person to explain. There is nothing wrong with doing this and shows more confidence than just saying that you don’t know. If you understand the question but are not sure of the answer, then admit that you don’t have the full answer, provide what information you do have, and offer to come back to them at a later date with a complete answer.

10-minute interview presentation template

Below is a presentation for interview example. Use this as a baseline and adapt or reorder where appropriate based on the task you have been set by the interviewer. Slide 1 - Introduction – Reiterate the objectives you have been set and lay out the structure of your presentation so that the interviewers know what to expect. Slide 2 - About you – Detail your professional experience, skills and working style. Slide 3 - Company history – Give a brief summary of the company history, any milestones or awards. Slides 4-7 - Answering the brief – Give your responses to questions you’ve been asked to answer, the benefits and limitations of your suggestions. Slide 8 - Question and answers – Include a slide titled ‘questions and answers’ as a cue to pause for interaction. Slide 9 - Conclusion – Sum up the key points you have made, reach a decision, and explain your reasoning. Slide 10 - Personal achievements – End the interview on a high with a brief slide highlighting achievements that show how you will succeed in the role.

For more information on how to ace your interview, download our free guide, ‘ Getting the best from your interview: Candidate interview tips and tricks ’, or contact your local recruitment specialist today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A job interview presentation is all about selling yourself. Be confident, speak clearly, and make eye contact with the interviewer. Don’t be afraid to promote yourself and highlight your achievements. This is your chance to really show the interviewer that you are capable and have the necessary skills to do the job. By putting time and effort into your presentation, you can show them how dedicated you are to the role and the company. For more information on how to ace your interview, download our free guide, ‘ Getting the best from your interview: Candidate interview tips and tricks ’.

Using cue cards can support you with your interview presentation, as long as you use them for their intended purpose. Do not write your entire presentation for interview out on cards and read from them word for word or constantly hold them in your hand and fail to make eye contact with the interviewer. Use them only to prompt you or for remembering key facts and figures. For more tips, read our article on ‘interview tips & questions’ .

If you have been sent a presentation brief that you do not understand – don’t panic. If there are words that you are not sure about, do some research and try your best to figure out what the organisation is asking of you. If you are still unsure, you could ask your recruiter as they may have seen this brief before and can give you an idea. If you are dealing directly with the hiring manager, then it may be worth checking that your interpretation of the brief is correct.

It is better to ask the question than present on something completely different to what the interviewer has asked. However, instead of saying to them that you don’t understand the brief and leaving it at that, tell them your understanding of it and ask if this is correct. This will show that even though you are unsure, you have taken the time to try to come to a conclusion yourself before asking for help. Download our free interviewing guide for more tips and advice.

How long your job interview presentation should last depends on what guidance you have been given. Thoroughly read the brief, as the recruiter or hiring manager may have specified the length of time you have for your presentation. If they haven’t given any indication, you should aim for 10 minutes, including time for questions and answers. For more tips on interviewing, read our article on ‘interview tips & questions’ .

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"We are one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams in the league at this moment. We are creating loads of chances by playing good football. It was unnecessary to lose control. We repaired this at half-time and second half was much better."

Champions League qualification is all but confirmed to be out of reach for United with four games remaining, and Aston Villa 12 points clear in fourth. Unai Emery's side also boast a far superior goal difference.

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Ten Hag's side are also six points adrift of fifth-placed Tottenham having played two games more, while Newcastle are one point behind them in the battle for sixth and Europa League qualification.

"That is the facts," said Ten Hag when asked if the Europa League looks more likely. "It is not easy to get fourth when you're so far behind. We needed to win.

"The past few weeks we've got in winning positions and then given it away. The gap is too big in this phase of the season."

The Manchester United boss lamented his side's latest failure to see out a winning position.

"I'm very frustrated. In phases of the game, we did very good but in the end you have to take the three points. We gave it away and it's very frustrating," said Ten Hag. "We were in a winning position and again we gave the game away

"In the final minutes of the game, it is so unnecessary.

"We are so not lucky with the refereeing. We concede so many penalties. This one was justified, but on the other hand I have seen two or three penalty situations and at a minimum one was 100 per cent a penalty."

Ten Hag: We need patience from the fans

Ten Hag also pleaded with United fans for patience as his young side get to grips with Premier League football.

"We have some very young players and that's why we built this club back," Ten Hag said. "That takes time, and we build this by bringing in young players.

"Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo - they are all in the first season of the Premier League and the Premier League gets more intense year by year.

"We have seen the data and it's much more intense than last season, especially when you see over the last four or five seasons. Those players have to adjust and that takes time.

"I am sorry for everyone. So, I am very impatient but there we need patience and fans they need patience. We built here a team, and they need experience.

"The mental [side], when you get fatigue you have to keep focus until the end.

"Also, this season there was an extra effect that they do extra time (added on). It is often seven, eight, nine, 10 minutes so bringing more minutes in the game, to keep tempo in the game as well.

"Therefore, it is intense and more volume and that is a limit they have to cross, and they only get it by experiences."

Sherwood blasts Man Utd culture under Ten Hag

Sky Sports pundit Tim Sherwood criticised the culture at United under Ten Hag and says the midfielders are "not willing to run".

"Another bad performance," Sherwood said on Soccer Saturday. "Another performance without any style or playing identity. No DNA, which Dan Ashworth will be looking for when he comes in and Jason Wilcox.

"They've got their work cut out there, that's for sure. They need to see a playing identity. Ten Hag has not just come into the job, he's been there long enough. He has his own players.

"I can't see what they do. In possession, they are all about moments and out of possession they are a shambles. They really are. The worrying thing is that the midfield does not run, when the ball gets played behind them their heads start wobbling.

"That's down to the manager telling them and identifying it. Kobbie Mainoo, I like him, I really like him, but he has caught the Casemiro bug where he is jogging around the pitch. Christian Eriksen is the same - he is one of the most honest players you're ever going to find.

"I think it is a culture there. Not willing to run. They aren't running enough. They need to be able to run.

"If I was Kobbie's agent or youth-team coach I would say to him, 'when you first went into the team you ran around with a desire. You're not doing that at the moment. Don't fall into the trap of what they're doing, you don't have good examples there'.

"Man Utd want to be like Arsenal and Man City but they are miles away from that."

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