Let's find out...Where are you on the Suck Meter as a Presenter?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How would describe yourself as a presenter?

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  • A.
    Jedi Master: Smooth delivery, nail it every time. Wield the force, I can!
  • B.
    Jedi Knight: Getting better each time I practice. I feel the force!
  • C.
    Padawan: Free-wheeling and all over the place. A bit undisciplined
  • D.
    Droid - Robotic and stiff, I just want to get through everything on my slides
• 2.
  Which movie quote best describes the audience response when you present?

  • A.
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    You had me at hello
  • B.
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    I'll have what she's having
  • C.
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    Houston, we have a problem
  • D.
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    I see dead people
• 3.
  What does your typical slide deck look like?

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  • A.
    Well-designed, minimal text, engaging visuals that help audience get your point
  • B.
    Some bullet points to spark discussion, use different mediums to engage audience
  • C.
    Boilerplate with headers, lots of bullet points, graphics and transitions to jazz things up
  • D.
    Jam-packed with information, don't want the audience to miss anything.
• 4.
  Hello, you've reached Presentation-911, what's the nature of your emergency? 

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  • A.
    Audience is falling asleep! I need to rescucitate with some engagement CPR!
  • B.
    I have so much information to get in, I don't know where to start
  • C.
    I'm afraid I'll forget what to say and look like an idiot!
  • D.
    I'm running out of time and I'm talking like Speedy Gonzalez.
• 5.
  Honesty time, are you a Superstar or a Slacker? How do you prepare for your presentation?

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  • A.
    Rehearse till I know it in my sleep! I'm prepared for curveballs, I have backup plans
  • B.
    I've done a few dry runs, I feel pretty confident about it
  • C.
    I've done it in my head multiple times, sounds good to me. Besides, I can talk on the fly
  • D.
    I have to rehearse? I just read off the slides, that's why the bullet points are there!
• 6.
  If you were allowed something to calm your nerves before your presentation, what would be your tipple of choice?

  • A.
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    Martini, James Bond style, shaken not stirred
  • B.
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    Old Fashioned, can't argue with a classic
  • C.
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    Cosmopolitan, I'm a Sex and the City kind of gal
  • D.
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    Margarita por favor!
  • E.
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    Just give me a beer!
  • F.
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    Water, H20, skyjuice (to be fancy)
• 7.
  We all have our rituals we go through before going on stage. Mine is to channel the force and strike a badass pose to show I'm ready to slay it! How do you prepare to get into the right headspace before walking on stage?

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  • A.
    I say a little prayer
  • B.
    I take a deep breath
  • C.
    I visualize how successful it will be
  • D.
    Rituals? I'm too nervous to think of anything before I go on
• 8.
  Finally, you just delivered your best presentation ever. What song are you shamelessly shaking your booty to?

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  • A.
    This Girl is On Fire (Alicia Keys)
  • B.
    I Feel Good (James Brown)
  • C.
    Can't Stop the Feeling (Justin Timberlake)
  • D.
    I'm Walking on Sunshine (Katrina & the Waves)
  • E.
    Happy (Pharrell)

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Death Star
• 2.
  Falling Star
• 3.
  Rising Star
• 4.
  Rock Star