The audience knows exactly what they will take away from the presentation.
Step 5: Add a personal touch.
Presentations with stories are 22 times more likely to be remembered than those with straight facts. Such is the power of narrative and personalization in storytelling.
Therefore, I always consider topics I can tie back to myself, which also helps the presentations feel more authentic. There are a few ways I would do this:
Pick a topic I have first-hand experience with.
Provide a unique opinion or learnings/findings to add value to my words.
Let the audience view a controversial topic from my perspective.
Choose a topic I’m genuinely passionate about.
Tell a personal story that functions as a metaphor for my topic.
Pro tip: Think about where your interests and professional experience meet. Then, narrow these topics or themes down to 2-5 driving factors to focus on in your presentation.
120 Presentation Topic Ideas
Below is an extensive list of presentation ideas from personal experiences to digital marketing and AI. I always reference this list when I find myself in a rut.
I can keep the framework and swap out keywords for many of these titles, providing an infinite combination of ideas.
Presentation Topic Ideas for Personal Experiences
The failures that made “Me”
My journey balancing full-time and freelance work
How I made social media a productive space
Five life-changing habit changes I made this year
How I got out of my longest writing rut
My battle with Covid-19
How I turned my weaknesses into strengths
Coping with anxiety and depression
Leveraging my hobbies to improve my career
Remote vs. in-office: Where do I thrive?
What I wanted to be and what I became
How I rediscovered myself after hardship
Presentation Topic Ideas for Controversial Issues
Future of genetically modified food and preservatives
Privacy in the age of AI: Ethical issues
The power of social media in politics
Freedom of expression or harmful content
Navigating the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation
What can we do to prevent climate change?
Women’s rights are everyone’s rights
LGBTQ Rights: Balancing equality colombia phone number material and tradition in the future
The ethics of animal testing
The implications of social media for future generations
Punishment vs. rehabilitation
Presentation Topic Ideas for Current Trends
Five small efforts to fight climate change
How local politics play into the big picture
What are blockchain and cryptocurrencies?
The latest fitness trends of 2024
Life on social media vs. real life: How to keep yourself sane
Water scarcity and conservation
Renewable and sustainable energy sources: Are we ready?
The benefits of mindfulness and meditation practices for new moms
Understanding and addressing mental health issues in Gen Z and Alpha.
12 Techniques for practicing self-care and self-compassion
Transitioning back to hybrid or full-time office models after years of remote work.
How X marketers grow their personal brands (and their ROIs)
How much screen time is too much?
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