Presentation Checklist

This lesson focuses on everything you need to physically and logistically pull off your presentation smoothly. Think of it like your pre-show tech + setup rundown — the stuff that seems small but makes all the difference on stage.

We’re covering details most people don’t think of until it’s too late — so you don’t have to learn the hard way.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

  • This checklist is all about your actual presentation delivery — what you need, what to ask, and what to prep.
  • Confirm:
    • Will you be sitting or standing?
    • What kind of microphone is being used (lapel, handheld, headset)?
    • Will there be a clicker or someone advancing slides for you?
    • Is there a confidence monitor (so you don’t have to turn around to read slides)?
    • Where is your water, notes, and laptop going?
  • Practice your flow with all the elements — mic, slides, clicker, body movement — so it feels natural.
  • Create backup plans for tech: have your slides printed, emailed to the host, and stored on a USB if needed.

📝 Workbook Prompt (pages 54-56):

Use the presentation checklist before your next event and ask:

  • Have I physically walked through my setup?
  • Do I know how everything works?
  • Have I done a practice run in full presentation mode?

This checklist = less stress, fewer surprises, more stage magic.