Introduce your example or analogy when you hit a complex point.
Show visuals where helpful: charts, images, diagrams.
Pause and ask if the visual “makes sense” or ask an audience member to summarise.
Step 13: Simplify On The Go
Whenever you feel the flow stiffens or the audience seems lost, circle back: “Let’s restate that differently.”
Use simpler words, shorter sentences, or break a concept into smaller parts.
Step 14: Emphasise the Anchor Message
Re-state your key takeaway at strategic points: beginning, middle, end.
Relate every section back to that anchor message: “This supports our core idea that…”
Step 15: Lead to Action
Present your call to action clearly: “Here’s what needs to happen next.”
Provide timelines, responsibilities, resources.
Make it easy: specify who, what, when.
Step 16: Check Understanding