tl;dr (too long, didnt read):
Your slides are the supporting cast, not the star. Keep them visual and minimal so the audience stays focused on your voice, not reading text.
Make Every Slide Work: Visuals that Support, Not Distract, Your Talk
Visual Impact: Slides that Support
Your slides are there to support your voice, not replace it. If your audience is reading your slides, they are not listening to you. This is a critical mistake many speakers make.
The rule is simple. One idea per slide. No dense paragraphs. No tiny fonts. Use high-quality images, bold charts, and minimal text. Your slides should be a visual anchor for the point you are making with your voice.
Think of your slides as a movie trailer, exciting, visual, and leaving the audience wanting more of what you're saying. Your voice is the star. The slides are the powerful supporting cast. Make every visual count and never let them steal the show.
