Transform Your Presentation Endings From Good to Great
Picture this: You’ve delivered a stellar presentation, data-packed slides, clear insights, engaging stories, and now you have just one last chance to stick the landing.
As an executive, your closing is where you cement your authority, inspire action, and make sure your audience walks away remembering you, not just your deck.
Here’s how to consistently close your presentation with impact and make your message unforgettable:
Recap with Purpose
Why it works: People forget up to 70% of what they hear within 24 hours unless you reinforce it at the end.
Action: Craft a two-sentence recap that highlights exactly what you want them to remember.
Example: “Today we explored three cost-saving initiatives: automating our invoice process, renegotiating vendor contracts, and streamlining our delivery schedule. Those are the steps that will save us $500K by year-end.”
Pro Tip: Write your recap on a post-it and practice saying it until it feels natural, not scripted.
Deliver One Clear Call-to-Remember
Why it works: A single, memorable takeaway cuts through noise and motivates action.
Action: Use the formula “Remember, [key action] by [deadline] to [big benefit].”
Example: “Remember, let’s finalize our new vendor agreements by Friday so we can start saving by next month.”
Pro Tip: Say “Remember” with just a hint of pause before your action phrase. That little pause signals importance.
Own Your Presence
Why it works: Your body language and vocal tone tell the audience more than your words alone.
Actions: Stand tall with confident posture, make deliberate eye contact and breathe regularly so you sound calm and in control.
Pro Tip: Before you begin your close, take a slow, grounding breath. It centers your voice and steadies your shoulders.
Client Win
My client, a Senior VP at a global tech company, struggled to get his leadership team to commit to his new growth strategies. Meetings dragged on and decisions stalled.
After we overhauled his presentation process, everything changed. He saw greater engagement, sharper focus and faster decision-making.
This kind of clarity in your finale doesn’t just inform, it ignites action.
Your Next Move
Don’t let your finale fizzle out. Nail your closing with clarity, confidence, and a compelling call-to-action, and watch your influence soar.
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