Episode #413: Seamless Slides and Stellar Delivery. Unlocking AI’s Potential in Presentations In Japan

Why Do Presenters Need to Worry About AI and Authenticity?

Recently, “Steampunk” videos created by AI flooded social media. They showed impossibly handsome men in elegant Victorian suits — completely fake, but visually perfect.
This trend raises an important question for business professionals:
Where do we draw the line between AI-driven creativity and authenticity?

In presentations, leadership communication, and public speaking, first impressions matter. As speakers, we must control how we appear — not let technology define it for us.

Mini Summary:
AI can enhance your image, but only authenticity builds trust and connection.

Modern tools like Canva, Beautiful.ai, and Visme automatically arrange slides into beautiful layouts.
If you’re unsure about design, Microsoft Designer and Google Slides AI suggest color themes and formats.
For charts and data, Infogram and Datawrapper recommend visuals automatically — line graphs for trends, bar charts for comparisons, and pie charts for proportions.

While these tools save time, don’t let them replace your creativity. The best presentations reflect your thinking, not the AI’s.

Mini Summary:
AI can make slides look great, but clarity and originality still win the audience’s attention.

Yes — AI writing tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Jasper AI can draft outlines, talking points, or full scripts.
If grammar isn’t your strong point, Grammarly and ProWritingAid can polish your text.
However, AI doesn’t fully understand your tone, emotion, or audience context. You must edit and personalize what it gives you.

Mini Summary:
Let AI help you start faster, but make sure your voice and personality remain visible.

Apps such as Orai and Speeko analyze your pace, tone, filler words, and pronunciation in real time.
They offer useful feedback before an important keynote or pitch.
When practicing with colleagues, ask for “Good/Better” feedback instead of harsh critique — it boosts confidence instead of reducing it.

Mini Summary:
AI can train your delivery, but real human encouragement keeps you motivated.

Some presenters use Mentimeter or Slido to create instant polls or Q&A sessions.
These tools look impressive, but simple methods like asking the audience to raise their hands or use “Yes/No” cards work just as well — and feel more personal.

Mini Summary:
Tech adds flair, but genuine audience connection comes from eye contact and engagement.

Yes — systems like Beyond Verbal and Emotional AI can analyze facial expressions and tone to gauge reactions.
However, the best “real-time analytics” are still your own eyes. Watch your audience carefully — you’ll learn more from real people than algorithms.

Mini Summary:
Human intuition beats machine emotion tracking every time.

AI is a tool — not the performer.
Spectacular slides or videos can impress, but if they distract from the speaker, the message is lost.
Keep your AI enhancements minimal, your focus on storytelling, and your presence authentic.
Remember the Steampunk videos — they looked perfect but fake.
As speakers, we must stay real, imperfect, and relatable.

Mini Summary:
AI should support your message, not replace your personality.

• Use AI tools to simplify preparation, not to replace your voice.

• Keep design clean — you are the presentation’s star.

• Watch your audience; don’t depend only on analytics.

• Technology changes, but authentic human connection never goes out of style.

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