Recording date: Jan 26, 2023

John Papa @John_Papa

Ward Bell @WardBell

Dan Wahlin @DanWahlin

Craig Shoemaker @craigshoemaker

Brought to you by* AG Grid * IdeaBlade

Resources:* The Four Pillars of Ward Bell Public Speaking Genius * What’s the problem? * Why should I care? * What am I going to do about it? * How should I feel? * John’s 5th pillar: Cut any content that doesn’t meet the needs of the first 4. * Craig's Tweet on differentiating yourself * Vinh Giang speaking tips on TikTok * Sharknado * Speed Movie * Die Hard on a Bus * John Papa’s speaking course at Pluralsight * Holding Out for a Hero * Keiran Drew

Timejumps 00:27 Welcome * 01:01 Why should you care about presentation? * 04:50 What are scenarios where better communication helps? * 06:29 Ward's 4 Pillars of Public Speaking * 09:18 Sponsor: Ag Grid * 10:15 Differentiating yourself * 15:50 The pause * 26:28 Sponsor: IdeaBlade * 27:29 How do you come up themes or ideas for a talk? * 31:45 The hero's journey * 38:48* Final thoughts

Podcast editing on this episode done by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.