Event

Mess to message: How to create impactful presentations

Mess to message: How to create impactful presentations

Event location Business Academy - Online
Event date19/10/2026
Event time13:00 - 14:00
Event categoriesVirtual

Great presentations aren't just about confident delivery or impressive slides. The structure behind your message can make the real difference. This practical session explores how to organise your ideas into a clear, persuasive narrative that takes your audience on a logical journey and keeps them listening. You'll learn how to build a strong argument before you start designing slides, avoid overwhelming people with too much information and create presentations that support what you're saying rather than compete for attention.

You'll Take Away

  • A practical approach to structuring your presentation before designing slides.
  • Techniques for building a clear and persuasive argument.
  • Simple frameworks for turning complex information into a compelling narrative.
  • Ways to avoid overloading your audience with unnecessary information.
  • Practical principles for designing presentations for listening rather than reading.

Meet the Speaker

Ben Sauer is an international keynote speaker, coach and designer specialising in strategic storytelling. He has trained people around the world, including at NASA, with his presentation frameworks used by organisations including Amazon, Google and the BBC. He is also the author of Death by Screens, which explores how to present ideas in ways that capture attention and win support.

Book Your Place

Book your free place today and learn how to turn your ideas into clear, engaging presentations that hold attention and persuade your audience.

Part of Business Academy

This event is part of Business Academy's programme of free expert-led webinars and on-demand learning designed to help businesses start, grow and develop new skills. From digital marketing and innovation to exporting and business growth, Business Academy connects you with practical advice from industry experts. More than 30,000 businesses across the UK have already benefited from its training and support.