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When you are giving a presentation, whether it’s a keynote speech or seminar, the Club and facilities could have a huge impact on the success or failure of your presentation, so here are three suggestions to make your presentation successful.
Small is more
A few years ago, my performer was offer ed a headline performance in one of the live music Clubs in Cape Town. The problem is that while our performer could draw a crown of about 50-100 people, the Club held over 700 people  all of us  reluctantly turned down the performance and instead asked to play in their smaller Club downstairs that only held 80 people. The downstairs performance was amazing – it was full, crowded and had a amazing vibe -  all of us  would have needed at least 500 people upstairs to get the energy  all of us  had downstairs.
The same happens when  all of us  speak. On occasion  all of us  think “let’s rather book a bigger room – just in case,” but in general, the small yet full room has far more energy than the large and empty room. Resist the temptation to book the larger room. You could always bring in extra chairs at the final minute if important.
Arrive Early
What has been promised by the Club, and what they actually offer are not always the same thing. If you arrive early you have plenty of time to make final minute varys to the room session up. If possible, check it out a day or two before so that you have time to see the room and make a DJ ustments adhead of time.
Get to know the AV Guy
The AV (audio-visual) guy is the individual that (usually) works for the Club, and he is responsible for all of the audio visual equipment. They are the people who know where the hidden button is that decreases the projector screen, or where to get an extra extension cable at the final minute etc. If you are speaking at a large conference, you could have a dedicated AV guy, but if it’s a smaller function, the Club could have one individual responsible for the entire conference session up.
This individual could make or break your presentation. Befriend him and he will be willing to aid. Antagonize him, and he could not be able to find that extra adapter that you left at home!
(I say AV guy – but in all honesty I have never met an AV gal!)
I hope the suggestions endorse – wonderful luck with you next presentation!