Aristotle's Guide To: Persuasive Presentations

PersuasivePresentations

The Greek Philosopher’s Guide to:

Aristotle

Question: What do you bring to a sales pitch?

>2000 Years back A Greek Philosopher answered that very question.

Enter the Presentation Trifecta

Ethos

Pathos Logos

Credibility

Charisma Coherence

EthosEthosYour Credo

Ethos refers to people’s liking for Credibility & Character

We more readily believe people

we revere or appear to be credible.

Distinctions

Bring up real experiences

and know your topic intimately

If you’re a real expert prove it.

Don’t speak impulsively, it only takes one blunder to look

like a clueless bozo.

In other words, you need to look the part. Literally.

But make sure you know what you're talking about.

Overdressing a little doesn’t hurt

but underdressing can make you look incompetent.

“ Our perception of a speaker or writer's character influences how believable or convincing we find what that person has to say”

PathosYour Charisma

refers to people’s liking for emotional & personal connection.Pathos

The goal of Pathos is to put the audience in a certain emotional state

where they become less critical.

You could say it reduces the ability to judge, thereby clouding better judgement.

An almost primal reaction

Gerhard Roth , Biologist

“Most decisions are made unconsciously, free will is an illusion.”

Does ‘Follow your heart’ ring a bell?

Distinctions

Use strong visuals to elicit an emotional response from your audience.

Using images rather than just text helps keep things interesting.

Tell Riveting Stories that link back to your point

This indirectly raises the emotions of your audience to your cause.

It also makes them less likely to

become critical of what you’re saying.

Utopia ViewGive a

Illustrate a contrast between what is the status quo and what you want to achieve

Relate back to them

No one cares about listening to what you have to say. They only care about what’s in it for them.

Highlight parts of your solution that are congruent with

their values.

“ The Emotions are all those feelings that so change men as to affect their judgements,and that are also attended by pain or pleasure. Such are

anger, pity, fear and the like, with their opposites. We must arrange what we have to say about each of them under three heads.”

LogosYour Coherence

refers to people’s liking for logic, facts and reasoningLogos

To prove your point, you need cold hard facts and numbers.

But Remember: Quote only True facts.

If it’s based on your opinion, say it. Don’t mislead your audience.

On the other hand, if someone credible

said the same thing, feel free to quote them on it.

To be or not to be~

Shakespeare

Industry-specific buzzwords used sparingly can help you look more

informed and impress your audience.

Persuasion is effected through the speech itself when we have proved a truth or an apparent truth by means of the persuasive arguments suitable to the case in question.

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