Communication: Give A Persuasive 5-Minute Talk

Deliver a 5-minute presentation to introduce yourself, grow your business and demonstrate leadership.

Created by: Cathy Goodwin
Author, Consultant and Speaker

What Will I Learn?

• Why 5-minute talks are becoming more common in the business world
• The unique challenges of condensing your talk to 5 minutes (and how to beat them)
• The make-or-break success factor when ending your talk
• Why most people waste their introduction time (and lose everyone's interest before they start)
• The single best way to structure your talk so you make your point memorably
• How to tailor your speaking style to a 5 minute talk

Requirements

• No.

Target audience

• Business owners, corporate executives and anyone who need to make speeches to an audience. Some presentations are explicitly labeled "5 minute talks." With others, it's understood that you won't take more than 5 minutes. What you learn here may help you with talks of any length, but we're emphasizing the special requirements of five-minute talks.