Add speaker notes

Add speaker notes to every slide in the Q2 review deck that explain the key takeaway, one supporting fact, and the desired audience action. For slide 2 write: Key takeaway — revenue growth slowed; supporting fact — churn rose 2.1 percentage points in Q2; desired action — approve retention pilot. Keep each note to two sentences so Priya can rehearse aloud.

Before I hand this deck to the senior partner, tighten the speaker notes so they guide a consistent 10-minute presentation. Put the opening line for each slide at the top of the notes, call out any technical terms to avoid, and add one sentence cue for when to switch to the next slide. Highlight any slide where the note lacks a clear ask.

I just finished adding speaker notes and the run-throughs take 20 minutes, but the partner expects 10. I don’t know which slides to cut or condense without losing the message. Which slides are most likely safe to trim — detailed methodology, backup charts, or market context — and what’s the fastest rule of thumb to cut time to 10 minutes while keeping the call to action intact?

I keep creating dense speaker notes so junior presenters read slides verbatim and meetings run long. It undermines engagement and my credibility. What two habits should I change when writing notes and one rehearsal practice to make notes cues rather than scripts and keep presentations to time?