McKinsey makes $500,000+ on a single presentation.

You can learn their simple framework below (for free):

The secret? Story, flow, and structured arguments.

Every fresh analyst is taught this blueprint:
• Introduction & context on one slide
• Always lead with the conclusion
• Pyramid argument structure
• Title storyline & slide flow

Let's break it down, so you can apply it too:

Set the stage by using the SCQA framework.

Situation: what's the current state?
Complication: what needs to change?
Question: how can you solve the complication?
Answer: this one deserves it's own slide, up next.

This tells your audience WHY they should read on.

Example:

Next, lead with your answer.

Put your conclusion out there, and let people digest it.

Explain WHY this is the answer later on.

Example:

Break down your answer using the Pyramid principle

• Back your conclusion with 3-5 key arguments
• Support your arguments with findings & data
• 1 argument per slide, drive your point home
• Nothing overlaps, nothing is missing
• "Nice to haves" go in the appendix

Example:

To get what you deserve, you'll need to negotiate.

But most people have no clue how to do it.

Negotiation 101, in 23 sentences:

The other party is your partner, not your opponent.

Prepare by knowing what you want, and what the other party is aiming for.

Be on the same side of the table, physically and metaphorically. Build trust & psychological safety before the content.

Communication is 7% words, 38% tonality & 55% body language. Stand tall, make eye contact, smile, and mimic positions.