Slides and anything you write are part of your brand. They exist to enhance your brand and those you are speaking on behalf. They look sharp. You have these impressive slides up on the wall. You’re feeling good!
Then you see it. A typo. Not in a full freak out yet, you keep going. There’s only one…right?
Typos hurt your credibility. That damage becomes exponentially worse for you, your message, and anyone you're representing that day. It shows a lack of preparation and discipline. It’s also a visible sign of disrespect for the audience and customers. If you wouldn’t be rude to someone’s face, don’t do it through a slide.
We discuss these impacts and seven things you can do to best avoid the embarrassment and damage inflicted by typos.
