Most presentations fail before the first slide. Here’s why.
If you’ve ever spent hours perfecting fonts, tweaking bullet spacing, and still ended up with a flat presentation… you’re not alone.
Here’s the trap:
We obsess over slides instead of story.
Want to get out of the weeds and into real impact?
Use this 3-step reset:
1. Clarity First: Pyramid Principle
➞ Lead with your main message.
➞ Structure every slide around that one clear “So what?”
2. Slide Like a Story
➞ Start with a headline that sparks interest.
➞ Follow with logic, visuals, and a meaningful closer.
3. Design Less. Guide More.
➞ Each slide should move the audience forward—not just “present” data.
➞ Your deck isn’t decoration—it’s direction.
Reframe:
You’re not building slides.
You’re building understanding.
How to Tell a Story People Love
Kenrick Vaz 