Are you a scientist? Macroeconomics professor? Do you find yourself presenting complex material on a regular basis? Take a look at the TED talk above, and follow these three tips to simplify and enhance your presentations:

1) Use Cool Analogies – Analogies and metaphors are life-savers for those who are presenting complex material. Notice that Gian, in the video above, compares the Higgs field to a sand dune, a very creative and practical analogy that makes this complex concept digestible.

2) Use Striking Visuals – Gian also has some really cool visuals. He has two slides that have animated effects that represent two different versions of the Higgs field. The slides are different colors and textures, and each effectively mimic the density of their respective fields.

3) Take your Time – As I mentioned in a previous post , rushing is an epidemic speech problem. It is doubly important to take your time when you are presenting really dense material. If you are rushing, count to two after each big idea, and breath. This will force you to slow down.

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