Presenter Toolkit

Presenting at an upcoming conference, seminar or online presentation?  Get ideas, tips and recommendations below to help you prepare for a successful presentation! 

If you have any presenter suggestions, please contact Jennifer Corbin, Julie Sena or Oonagh Barrow.

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Content Suggestions from Members

Need ideas for your next seminar or conference session topic? Download this list of suggested topics and bring it to your next committee meeting.

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Illinois ASBO PowerPoint Template

Use this template for any Illinois ASBO event unless otherwise specified.

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Illinois ASBO Speaker Resources

Event-specific speaker information including important deadlines, AV information, speaker tips and moderator responsibilities.

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Ten Things You Can Do Now to Make Public Speaking Effortless

Have you ever wondered how some well-known figures make public speaking look like child’s play?

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12 Most Engaging Presenter Behaviors to Keep Your Audience Awake

Part of your job as a presenter is to help your audience stay awake, to actually pay attention and consider what you are saying.

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Tips and Tricks for Successful Online Presentations

Learn how online presentations differ from live presentations and how to adapt your presentation delivery.

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Tips to Create a Successful PowerPoint Presentation 

Avoid "Death by PowerPoint" and learn how to increase attendee understanding and retention.


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Prep for Optimal Online Delivery

Read this short article for tips on how to best prepare for online delivery.

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Virtual Event Formats

Learn about actionable event formats for the virtual world.

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Audience Needs Map

Ask yourself these questions to better understand your audience before your presentation.


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Alternate Presentation Tools

The following presentation tools represent alternatives to the standardized PowerPoint template provided by Illinois ASBO.


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