PowerPoint presentations often frustrate audiences because they strip away control—presenters dictate pace and style, leaving listeners passive and disengaged. This imbalance is especially painful in post-lunch sessions, where fatigue amplifies the monotony. The real issue lies in the “power” dynamic: effective presenters recognize this and soften their control by engaging the audience through humor, polls, and conversational cues. The best presentations make people feel invo

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