In this short presentation, the speaker shares a practical, minimalist approach to slide design that serves both the presenter and the audience. The core recommendations are to include page numbers on every slide and limit each slide to two to four bullet points. The speaker explains that this minimalism helps the presenter keep track of their place in the talk, especially when fielding questions, and prevents the audience from trying to read the slide while listening, which would split their attention. Because people cannot process two streams of information simultaneously, word‑heavy slides cause the audience to read instead of listen, reducing the speaker’s relevance. By keeping slides sparse, the audience focuses on the speaker’s words, leading to better engagement and a smoother start to the presentation.
