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Bringing you authoritative voices on leadership and communication, the Ideas on Stage Podcast features discussions, new ideas and points of view from experts around the world. Brought to you by the team at Ideas on Stage, the leading specialists in business presentation and high-impact communication (https://www.ideasonstage.com).
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Jeremy Connell-Waite. Jeremy Connell-Waite is passionate about helping others to tell better stories, especially executives and future business leaders in the tech industry. He works as a Communications Designer at IBM where he builds narratives for clients around emerging technologies, write speeches for senior executives and lead a performance coaching program for consultants called Impact Storytelling. In this episode we talked about how to tell better business stories. What You'll Learn:
- The return on investment storytelling can offer
- How readability scores can improve your message
- The essentials of a great story from JFK's speechwriter
- The core elements that make stories memorable, including key lessons from ballet
- Insights into the future of storytelling with AI and one transformative trick to transform your storytelling skills We hope you enjoy it! ———————
Links:
- Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypaulwaite/
- BetterStories.org: https://www.betterstories.org/ Mentions:
- Ted Sorensen, John F. Kennedy's speechwriter
- David M. Axelrod, chief strategist for Barack Obama's presidential campaigns
- Yo-Yo Ma, cellist
- Neil deGrasse Tyson’s MasterClass (science communication)
- Jerry Seinfeld commencement address at Duke
- Bryan Stevenson’s TED Talk: We need to talk about an injustice
- Erica Chenoweth at TEDxBoulder (3.5% rule)
- Gunning Fog Index
- Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of IBM research | Speaker
- Daniel Goleman, Emotional Intelligence
- Ikigai: “a reason to live” Recommended books:
- The One Thing
- The Trusted Advisor
- Narrative and Numbers
- Climate of Hope ———————
IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read ‘Confident Presenter’ (https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book) and ‘Business Presentation Revolution’ (https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/)
- To make the most of the books, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #Storytelling #BusinessStorytelling #Communication
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with our very own Phil Waknell. Phil Waknell is one of Europe’s leading experts in the new art of presenting, and speaks regularly at major corporations and conferences about better business communication. He teaches business presenting at HEC Paris Executive Education, Europe’s leading executive business school, and is the author of Business Presentation Revolution. Phil has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and TED(x) speakers to prepare and deliver high-impact presentations, as well as coaching leaders at many of Europe’s top companies, delivering seminars and workshops around the world, and acting as Master of Ceremonies for major international events. His clients include Pierre Fabre, Orange, EDF, Microsoft, Sanofi and Kering among other leading international corporations. Phil works fluently in English and French, and he has lived and worked in five countries, giving him a very international outlook. Prior to co-founding Ideas on Stage in 2010, Phil spent many years in leadership positions in Procter & Gamble and Hewlett-Packard, and holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris. In this episode we talked about his journey to a million TEDx views. What You'll Learn:
- How to increase your chances of being selected for a TEDx event
- The importance of crafting compelling titles for your TED Talk
- How to handle unexpected moments during your TED Talk
- The power of including a MAGIQ moment to make your talk memorable
- The mindset of generosity to amplify the impact of your TEDx Talk We hope you enjoy it! ———————
Links:
- Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waknell
- Phil’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/yoD8RMq2OkU?si=eliKAjyNOLsLgkue
- Ideas on Stage website: https://www.ideasonstage.com/ ———————
IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read Confident Presenter https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/ and Business Presentation Revolution https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/
- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #TEDTalks #TEDx #TEDxTalks #TEDxSpeaker
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Lynne Parker. Lynne Parker founded Funny Women in 2002 in response to a comedy promoter who told her that 'women aren't funny'. She went on to create the Funny Women Awards and, 20 years on, the rest is history. Funny Women is now an acclaimed not for profit community for women to build self-confidence and develop their own distinctive voice. Lynne describes it as her ‘life’s work’ providing a safe, diverse, creative platform that empowers women to perform, write and use humour in business and everyday life. In addition to producing comedy shows and running events, Lynne is a renowned performance coach encouraging people in business and public life to 'Stand Up to Stand Out'. Borrowing techniques from the world of stand-up comedy, Lynne has developed workshops and runs events under the HERlarious brand to improve self-confidence, support health and wellbeing, and build teams. Her work empowers many women both professionally and personally to have a voice. Lynne brings her two worlds together in her podcast, HOW TO HAVE FUN AT WORK with guests from both comedy and business. In this episode we talked about humour in communication. Key takeaways:
- The value of humour in business communication is
- Challenges with humour in communication
- Making humour work in diverse cultures
- Humour and gender in the workplace
- Tips for those wary of humour's impact on professionalism We hope you enjoy it! ———————
LINKS:
www.funnywomen.com
www.herlarious.co.uk Facebook: @wearefunnywomen
Twitter: @funnywomen @funnywomenlynne Instagram: @funny_women @funnywomenlynne
LinkedIn personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynneparker/
LinkedIn company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/funny-women-ltd_3/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-have-fun-at-work-with-lynne-parker/id1557892778 Recommended:
- Charles Dickens
- Jane Austen
- Logan Murray
- Dr Oliver Double
- The ‘I Love Lucy’ Show ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read Confident Presenter (https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/) and Business Presentation Revolution (https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/)
- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #humour #FunnyWomen #FunAtWork
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Jack Appleman. Jack Appleman, prominent business writing coach, professor and author of 10 Steps to Successful Business Writing—2nd edition (2018, ATD Press), is driven by the belief that working professionals can dramatically improve their writing by following straightforward techniques. His writing training for organizations including Bayer, Wells Fargo and HBO have helped thousands of individuals achieve better results from their writing.
As president of Successful Business Writing, Jack has been a frequent speaker and has published many articles on the importance of good writing and communication. A professor for more than 20 years, he teaches Business Communications at New York University. Jack is also a doctoral candidate at the State University of New York at Albany, exploring the link between employee-manager communication and workplace engagement in pursuit of his Ph.D. in Organizational Communication. In this episode we talked about persuasive business writing. Key takeaways:
- The No. 1 Writing Challenge
- Driving Action with Email Subject Lines
- Active Verbs vs Verbs Hidden in Nouns
- The Fast Context Technique for Better Writing
- Managing Frustration: Dealing with Rude Messages We hope you enjoy it! ———————
Links:
- Jack Appleman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackappleman/
- 10 Steps to Successful Business Writing: https://amzn.eu/d/1nenmmE
- Successful Business Writing: https://successfulbusinesswriting.com/ Recommended books:
- Leading in English by D. Vincent Varallo, Joerg Schmitz, Stephan M. Mardyks
- Smart Brevity by Roy Schwartz, Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei ———————
IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe
- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #writing #BusinessWriting #PersuasiveWriting #SuccessfulBusinessWriting #BusinessCommunication #ideasonstagepodcast
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Nicole Lowenbraun. Nicole offers a unique perspective on why what you say and how you say it matters, because she’s equal parts speech-language pathologist and business communication expert. Nicole has coached and written for thousands of clients, most of whom top the Fortune 100, with a focus on helping clients find their most authentic and powerful voice.
After decades of helping others master their expressive communication skills, Nicole realized the business community (herself, included) was widely neglecting the receptive side of communication – listening. She’s now committed to teaching the world the value of improving both sides of the communication equation and continues to nurture her own skills as a writer, speaker, and listener.
With a Master’s in Communication Disorders, Nicole is passionate about fostering more inclusive communication in the workplace, especially with neurodiverse populations. Nicole believes that acceptance of communication differences and a commitment to constant progress is the key to a happier future of work, regardless of industry, role, or experience.
Nicole lives in Brooklyn with her plants and is a proud “pizza bagel”: half Italian-Catholic, half Polish-Jewish. She puts the Star of David on top of her Christmas tree. In this episode we talked about how to improve our listening skills. Key takeaways:
- The Vital Role of Listening
- Roadblocks to Becoming Great Listeners
- Why Active Listening isn't Enough
- The Art of Adapting Listening to Others
- One Question to Improve Your Listening We hope you enjoy it! ———————
Links:
- Adaptive Listening by Nicole Lowenbraun and Maegan Stephens: https://amzn.eu/d/fIjY3kv
- Adaptive Listening website: https://www.duarte.com/resources/books/adaptive-listening/
- The S.A.I.D. Listening Style Finder™: https://su.vc/adaptivelistening Nicole Lowenbraun’s social bios:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_lowenbraun/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.lowenbraun
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-lowenbraun-ms-ccc-slp-22016432/ Maegan Stephens’ social bios:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maeganstephens?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maegan.stephens
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maeganstephens/ Recommended books:
- Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B Rosenberg
- If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? by Alan Alda ———————
IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe
- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #listening #ListeningSkills #AdaptiveListening #CommunicationSkills
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Matt Abrahams.
Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB’s Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world.
His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. His new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously, such as navigating Q&A sessions, shining in job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others. In this episode we talked about spontaneous speaking.
Key takeaways:
- Embrace Imperfection for Effective Communication
- The Power of Structure in Spontaneous Speaking
- Mastering Concise Communication
- Say the Least for Effective Communication
- The Journey to Better Communication Skills
We hope you enjoy it!
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Links:
- Book: Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams: https://amzn.eu/d/0fAJFz8
- Matt Abrahams’ website: https://mattabrahams.com/
- Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/
- Think Fast Talk Smart The Podcast: https://mattabrahams.com/podcast/ Recommended books:
- Made to Stick by Dan Heath and Chip Heath
- Improv Wisdom by Patricia Ryan Madson ———————
IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe
- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #CommunicationTips #CommunicationSkills #CommunicationStrategy
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with John Roussot.
John Roussot is the founder and CEO of FiiT4GROWTH, a renowned business coaching and online training platform that helps individuals and organisations unlock their full potential. He has more than twenty-two years of experience in coaching, mentoring and guiding people towards personal and professional success, establishing himself as a multi-award-winning business coach and leadership development trainer.
Passionate about empowering others, John has worked with individuals, teams and businesses in thirty-three countries. He synthesises global best practices into easy-to-understand frameworks, strategies and tools to help people achieve lasting, holistic success in their personal and professional lives.
In this episode we talked about personal mastery and professional excellence. John shared many valuable tips and insights for public speakers.
Key takeaways:
- Change Begins with Awareness
- Cultivating a Beginner's Mindset
- Progress Over Perfection
- Make Progress with the 80% Rule
- The Power of Mastering the Fundamentals
We hope you enjoy it!
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Links:
- John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnroussot/
- John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnroussot/
- Website: https://www.johnroussot.com/
- John’s book, Liberate Your Greatness: www.liberateyourgreatness.com Recommended books:
- Man's Search For Meaning by Victor Frankl
- Start With Why by Simon Sinek
- Glow In The Dark by Mark Leruste
- The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
- Atomic Habits by James Clear ———————
IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe
- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #PersonalMastery #ProfessionalExcellence #mindset #growth #PersonalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Daniel H. Pink. Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives in Washington, DC, with his family. In this episode we talked about how to persuade, convince and influence others. Key takeaways:
- The Foundation of Effective Presentations
- 3 Essential Questions for Crafting Impactful Pitches
- Communicating the 1%
- Tomorrow's Must-Have Skills
- Successful vs. Unsuccessful Pitches We hope you enjoy it! ———————
Links:
- Daniel Pink’s website: https://www.danpink.com/
- The Pinkcast newsletter: https://www.danpink.com/pinkcast/ Recommended books:
- Influence, by Robert Cialdini
- Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott ———————
IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe
- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #DanPink #DanielPink #pitching #SalesPresentation #presentations #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #PublicSpeakingTips #PublicSpeakingSkills
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Tara Halliday. Tara Halliday is a specialist Imposter Syndrome Coach. She guides high-achieving leaders to eliminate imposter syndrome and develop energy, focus, calm resilience and effortless confidence. She has a PhD in Engineering and over 20 years’ experience as a qualified holistic therapist and certified coach. Tara brings a practical and scientific approach to helping high-performers reach their highest potential. She is the author of the best-selling books ‘Unmasking: The Coach’s Guide to Imposter Syndrome’ and ‘Outsmart Imposter Syndrome’. Her mission and passion are to free high-achievers and leaders from unnecessary, internal suffering so they can live happy, meaningful, successful lives. In this episode we talked about imposter syndrome and how you can free yourself from it. Key takeaways:
- The root cause of imposter syndrome
- The anatomy of imposter syndrome triggers
- Why imposter syndrome is not about mindset
- The flaw in 'be yourself' for self-improvement
- The downside of seeing imposter syndrome positively We hope you enjoy it! ———————
Links:
- Tara’s website: www.completesuccess.co.uk
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-halliday-phd/
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OutsmartImposterSyndrome ———————
IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe
- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dan Roam.
Dan Roam is the author of six international bestselling books on visual storytelling which have been translated into 31 languages. "The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems with Pictures" was named by Fast Company, The London Times, and BusinessWeek as 'Creativity Book of the Year.' Dan has helped leaders at Google, Microsoft, Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, Deloitte, IBM, the US Navy, and the White House solve complex problems with simple pictures. Dan and his whiteboard have been guests on CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, and NPR. Dan lives in San Francisco.
In this episode we talked about visual storytelling.
Key takeaways
- The #1 Memory Tip
- How to Tell a Great Story
- The Best Way to Capture Attention
- 2 Online Presentation Tips
- 3 Golden Rules for Presenting
We hope you enjoy it!
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Links:
- Dan’s website: https://www.danroam.com/
- Napkin Academy: https://napkinacademy.com/
- Here's the Memory Trick That Science Says Works, Time Magazine: https://time.com/4304589/memory-picture-draw/
Dan Roam’s books:
- The Back of the Napkin: https://a.co/d/h1CKLum
- Draw to Win: https://a.co/d/00rjj2v
- Show and Tell: https://a.co/d/4KA7WEP
- Blah Blah Blah: https://a.co/d/hloULrN
- The Pop-up Pitch: https://a.co/d/j6mTpxj
Recommended books:
- The Writer's Journey: https://a.co/d/cNHEhS4
- Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: https://a.co/d/6emkjTa
- Black Box Thinking: https://amzn.eu/d/c4KByRN
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IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES
Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact?
- Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe
- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass
IdeasOnStagePodcast #VisualStorytelling #VisualThinking #VisualCommunication
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Jon Schwabish.
Dr. Jonathan Schwabish is an economist, writer, teacher, and data communications expert. He is considered a leading voice for clarity and accessibility in how analysts, researchers, and scholars communicate their findings. Across three books, he has provided a comprehensive guide to creating, communicating, and distributing data-rich content. Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks coaches people through preparing, designing, and delivering data communication products; Elevate the Debate: A Multilayered Approach to Communicating Your Research helps people develop a strategic plan to communicating their work across multiple platforms and channels; and Better Data Visualizations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks details essential strategies to create more effective data visualizations. He is on Twitter @jschwabish.
In this episode we talked about how to improve your data visualisations. This conversation is useful for just about anyone asked to share some slides showing data.
Key takeaways:
- Why data visualisation makes the difference
- Putting the audience first when communicating data
- How to explain graphs with ease
- Using the right graph for your data
- The golden rule of data visualisation
We hope you enjoy it!
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Links:
- PolicyViz website: https://policyviz.com/
- @jschwabish on Twitter and Instagram
- The PolicyViz Newsletter: https://policyviz.com/about/newsletter/
- Jon Schwabish at TEDxBigData: https://youtu.be/wn6zEmlcj7U
- The Do No Harm Project: https://www.urban.org/projects/do-no-harm-project
Data Visualisation Tools (beyond Excel)
- R: https://www.r-project.org/
- Datawrapper: https://www.datawrapper.de/
- Flourish: https://flourish.studio/
- Tableau: https://www.tableau.com/
- Power BI: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/
Jon Schwabish’s books:
- Better Data Visualizations: https://a.co/d/hY22E8W
- Better Presentations: https://a.co/d/g8WrEQZ
- Elevate the Debate: https://a.co/d/95dwBbc
- Data Visualization in Excel: https://a.co/d/22aN9T6
Recommended books:
- Functional Aesthetics for Data Visualization: https://a.co/d/cK8819x
- Building Science Graphics: https://a.co/d/3qXPrbk
- Joyful Infographics: https://a.co/d/cIRLBxz
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IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES
Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact?
- Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe
- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score
- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke for the second time with Matt Essam.
Matt Essam is the founder of Creative Life, a business accelerator program exclusively for award winning creative agencies. He is also a highly sought-after business coach and has been featured on podcasts alongside the likes of Seth Godin, Austin Kleon, Danille La Porte and many more.
His international best-selling book Create and Prosper received critical acclaim from industry leading figures and has been read by creative business owners across the globe.
In this episode we talked about the art of sales.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Links:
- Website: www.mattessam.co.uk
- Matt’s book, Create And Prosper: https://www.mattessam.co.uk/create-and-prosper
- Scorecard: https://dreamclients.scoreapp.com/
- Social handle: @matt_essam
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_essam/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattessam/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matt_essam
Recommended books and other links:
- SPIN®-Selling by Neil Rackham
- To Sell is Human by Dan Pink
- Matt’s sales coach: https://chriskenneycoaching.com/
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Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess your current presentation skills. It's free, easy, and takes just 3 minutes to complete: https://ideasonstage.com/score
Join our free live web class to learn how to grow your business, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact through great presenting: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with the legendary Seth Godin.
Seth Godin is the author of 20 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people.
He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow. His book, This Is Marketing, was an instant bestseller around the world.
His newest project is leading a worldwide group of volunteers creating The Carbon Almanac.
In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth has founded several companies, including Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog (which you can find by typing “seth” into Google) is one of the most popular in the world. His podcast is in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide.
In 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame. More than 20,000 people have taken the powerful Akimbo workshops he founded, including the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar.
In this episode we talked about how to get your ideas to spread.
Key Takeaways
- Why ideas spread
- The power of tension in engaging talks
- The best way to start a talk
- The right way to use PowerPoint
- The power of concise communication
We hope you enjoy it!
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Links:
- The Carbon Almanac: https://thecarbonalmanac.org/
- Seth’s latest book ‘The Song of Significance’: https://amzn.eu/d/hmMFljV
Recommended books and authors:
- The Art of Possibility, Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander
- Garr Reynolds
- Nancy Duarte
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Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess your current presentation skills. It's free, easy, and takes just 3 minutes to complete: https://ideasonstage.com/score
Join our free live web class to learn how to grow your business, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact through great presenting: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Emma Ledden. Emma is an international Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Communication and Learning Specialist. During her career to date, she has been an MTV VJ, BBC TV presenter, radio host, businesswoman, and author.Over the past 10 years, after making the move from Media into Business, Emma developed a unique approach to Business Communication called Audience Focused Presenting based on her exceptional experience. This globally recognised approach is based on the professional presentation secrets Emma learned while working as a television presenter for MTV and the BBC.This approach is published in the bestselling and CMI awarded 'The Presentation Book 2 E'. Today, Emma is a leading international Communication & Learning Specialist and a regular media contributor on a range of topics in Ireland and the UK.This episode is packed full with great insights to help you take your presentations to a higher level. We hope you enjoy it! ————— Links: - Emma’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaledden/ - The Presentation Book: https://emmaledden.com/product/the-presentation-book-2e/Recommended books: - Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds - Resonate by Nancy Duarte - Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo ————— Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess your current presentation skills. It's free, easy, and takes just 3 minutes to complete: https://ideasonstage.com/score Join our free live web class to learn how to grow your business, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact through great presenting: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke once again with Mark Leruste.Mark Leruste is the CEO and Founder of Ministry of Purpose©, best-selling author of “Glow in the Dark” (Hachette UK), keynote speaker, proud dyslexic thinker and the award-winning host of The Unconventionalists© podcast.A sought-after speaker at industry conferences and Fortune 500 companies, Mark’s TEDx talk has been watched over a million times.Mark previously served as Country Manager at the Movember Foundation, where he helped raise €2.8 million for men’s health, inspiring 110,000 fundraisers to sign up, winning multiple awards along the way. His new book “Glow in the Dark” (Hachette UK) is a must read for every entrepreneur and business leader who wants to raise their profile and turn their personal story into a powerful asset that gets noticed.Mark believes in creating a future worth striving for. That’s why he’s an advisor and early-stage angel investor in purpose-driven startups including Oddbox, Circa5000, Brewdog, Coconut, ScoreApp, Wearth, Frahm, Farewill and This.In this episode we talked about how sharing your personal story can transform your business and change your life. We hope you enjoy it! +++Mark’s links: - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/markleruste - Mark’s best-selling book Glow in the Dark: www.glowinthedarkbook.com - Scorecard: www.becomethespotlight.com Mark’s suggestions: - Nanette by Hannah Gadsby (Standup comedy show on Netflix)- The Gap by Ira Glass: https://youtu.be/91FQKciKfHIRecommended books: - Do Story by Bobette Buster- The Storyteller’s Secret by Carmine Gallo - Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller - I Got There by JeVon McCormick- Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks+++Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess your current presentation skills. It's free, easy, and takes just 3 minutes to complete: https://ideasonstage.com/score Join our free live web class to learn how to grow your business, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact through great presenting: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Tomas Svitorka.
Tomas is a professional life & performance coach, business mentor, speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and the founder of OK is NOT enough – the core philosophy he uses to coach professionals and entrepreneurs to help improve their performance and lifestyle way beyond just OK.
In this episode we talked about personal performance, confidence and self-belief, with a big focus on public speaking.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Tomas’ website: https://okisnotenough.com/
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The Ultimate Self-Confidence Guide (2022): 63+ Practical Tips: https://tomassvitorka.com/how-to-be-more-confident-self-confidence-guide/
Tomas recommended three books:
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The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz
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Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
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Influence by Robert Cialdini
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Nic Marks.
Nic was once described as a "statistician with a soul” due to his unusual combination of 'hard' statistical skills and 'soft' people skills.
He has been working in the field of happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for over 25 years with a particular emphasis on measurement and how to create positive change.
In 2010 Nic gave a TED talk on his previous work in public policy, which has now been watched over 2.5 million times.
In this episode we talked about his experience speaking at TED.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Friday Pulse: https://fridaypulse.com/
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Nic Mark’s website: https://nicmarks.org/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksnic/
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Happy Ever After by Paul Dolan
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The Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter
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Friends by Robin Dunbar
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dr. Abbie Maroño.
Dr. Abbie Marono is the Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC. Bringing a unique level of experience and scientific validation to her work, Abbie is both a scientist and a practitioner in the field of human behavior. She completed her PhD in behavior analysis and is the director of the research network Behavioural Research In Communications (BRINC). Abbie lectures at academic institutions and is an active member of The Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST) and Researchers in Behaviour Sequence Analysis (ReBSA).
In this episode we talked about body language and nonverbal communication in the context of public speaking.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Dr. Abbie Maroño’s website: https://www.abbiemarono.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maro%C3%B1o-phd-35ab2611a/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbiejmarono
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What Every Body Is Saying - Joe Navarro
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Louder Than Words - Joe Navarro
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Bodily Communication - Michael Argyle
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Manwatching - Desmond Morris
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The Naked Ape - Desmond Morris
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Serena Sabala.
Serena is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Yoga Teacher and Fitness Trainer who has studied the subjects of wellness and nutrition for over ten years and has a unique approach to health. She is the author of the highly rated book “Make The Shift - A Prove Method for Busy Professionals to Transform their Health, Wellbeing and Confidence”
When she was only 8 years old her father, a very successful and busy entrepreneur, got really sick, with huge consequences for him and the whole family. As a result of her childhood experiences, Serena has developed an interest in wellbeing practices which started at a very young age.
Together with her husband Eugene, she runs Whole Shift Wellness: their proven method was developed over 20+ years of combined experience transforming the wellbeing of over 500 professionals across 5 countries.
In this episode we talked about how the food you eat can boost your confidence.
We hope you enjoy it!
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The Pleasure Trap by Douglas J. Lisle
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Whole by Colin Campbell
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Lucy McCarraher.
Lucy is the Founder (with Joe Gregory) of Rethink Press, Founder of the Business Book Awards, Founding Judge of the Speaker Awards and the author of 13 books (six about writing books). She has designed and delivers the Bookbuilder – write your book in 90 days – programme, and has mentored over 1,000 entrepreneur authors through writing their books. She regularly speaks about the benefits and importance of writing your book to build your business, and has been on a mission to get more women, especially, to write and publish their books.
In this episode we talked about how writing your book makes you a better speaker and communicator.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Yulia Barnakova.
Yulia is passionate about helping people – from business leaders to creatives – stay future-ready and on the leading edge. She is recognized as a Microsoft MVP for her insights on the future of work and presenting, including innovative ways to use 3D, VR, PowerPoint, and videoconferencing platforms. She conducts the annual "Future of Presentations" talk at the Presentation Summit, and her TEDx talk “Think You’re Not Tech Savvy? Here’s Why You Are” explores how people can stretch themselves into new technology. She also has a series of video tutorials on creative presentation tricks, which have been viewed over 8 million times. She believes constant learning and experimentation is critical to staying relevant – no matter what the future of work may bring. In this episode we talked about the future of presentations.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Links and resources mentioned:
Somnium Space https://www.somniumspace.com/
Orai https://www.orai.com/
Speako https://www.speako.com/
VirtualSpeech: https://virtualspeech.com/
Miro https://miro.com/
AltspaceVR https://altvr.com/
Microsoft Mesh Launch Keynote: https://youtu.be/oGSWXoFYCLw
Frame https://framevr.io/
Inside https://inside.com/
Discord https://discord.com/
The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything (by Matthew Ball)
Cathy Hackl (Metaverse expert)
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Stephy Hogan.
Stephy is an accessible design expert who has been working in the design field for more than 20 years. She is an accessible design advocate at IBM, has created the Accessible Design Lab channel on YouTube, and is a frequent accessible design speaker. As an ADHDer herself, her experience as a neurodiverse designer has driven her passion and purpose to get more people interested and involved in accessible design initiatives. In this episode we talked about how to design accessible presentations.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with James Church.
James is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Investable Entrepreneur: How to convince investors your business is the one to back, and co-founder and COO of Robot Mascot.
He’s on a mission to stop great ideas failing due to poor communication and is frustrated to see so many founders struggle to raise the capital they need because they’re unable to convince investors their business is the one to back. James is passionate about working with founders to present a clear, concise and credible business case to investors.
James has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and Forbes. He’s run mentoring sessions at Tech Hub, Google Campus and Runway East, and delivered mastermind sessions for accelerators run by The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Design Museum, Dent Global and the University of East Anglia.
In this episode we talked about how to pitch investors.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Michael Alley.
Holding a master of science in electrical engineering and a master of fine arts in writing, Michael Alley is a teaching professor of engineering communication at Penn State. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations and The Craft of Scientific Writing. Over the past decade, he has taught presentations and writing to engineers and scientists on four continents. Sites include Google, Harvard Medical School, MIT, Texas Instruments, the University of Oslo, and the University of Illinois. Alley’s website on presentations (www.assertion-evidence.com) is a top Google listing for engineering presentations and his website on writing (www.craftofscientificwriting.com) is a top Google listing for engineering writing.
In this episode we talked about how to create effective scientific and engineering presentations.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dr. John Medina.
DR. JOHN J. MEDINA is a developmental molecular biologist focused on the genes involved in human brain development and the genetics of psychiatric disorders. He is an affiliate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Medina has been named Outstanding Faculty of the Year at the College of Engineering at the University of Washington; the Merrill Dow/Continuing Medical Education National Teacher of the Year; and, twice, the Bioengineering Student Association Teacher of the Year. Medina has been a consultant to the Education Commission of the States and a regular speaker on the relationship between neurology and education. He also writes the "Molecules of the Mind" column for the Psychiatric Times. He is the author of the New York Times Bestseller ‘Brain Rules’. Medina has a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organizes information.
In this episode we talked about what science tells us about what works and what doesn't work when we communicate our ideas.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Carmine Gallo.
Carmine Gallo is a communication coach for the world’s most admired brands. He’s a Harvard instructor, leadership advisor, and bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than 40 languages. He has worked directly with entrepreneurs and CEOs who run companies that touch your life every day: Intel, Amazon Web Services, Google, LinkedIn, Pfizer, Walmart, and many other brands. Carmine also writes monthly columns as a senior contributor for Forbes, Inc, Harvard Business Review, and Inc Magazine.
In this episode we talked about all things public speaking.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Patti Sanchez.
Patti Sanchez, Duarte’s Chief Strategy Officer, writes books, creates frameworks, and helps clients connect with audiences through persuasive presentations and story-based communications. She is the co-author of the award-winning book, Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols, and the author of Presenting Virtually: Communicate and Connect With Online Audiences. Patti leads an expert team of communication consultants and creative writers who help clients move their audiences in one powerful moment or in a movement over time.
In this episode we talked about all things virtual presentations.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Rachel Schofield.
Rachel Schofield is a Certified Career and Personal Development Coach and Founder of “ReWork Your Life”. Before making her own career pivot, Rachel reported and presented for the BBC for over twenty years, predominantly at the organisation’s flagship 24-hour News Channel. She has interviewed guests from politicians and protesters, to probation officers and priests. Underpinning both her journalism and her coaching are the deep listening, expert questioning and analytical skills vital to get to the heart of people’s complex stories and create challenge and, ultimately, change.
In this episode we talked about presenting news, asking powerful questions, mastering the Q&A, speaking 'off the cuff', deep listening, confidence, nerves, and much more.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Rachel Miller.
Rachel is a Chartered PR Practitioner and Founder of All Things IC, which she established in 2013. She specialises in internal communication and advises companies around the globe through her work as a trainer, consultant and mentor. Rachel has worked in the field of Communications since 1999 and is a Fellow of both the Institute of Internal Communication and Chartered Institute of Public Relations. In 2020 she was awarded the CIPR President’s Medal for distinguished service to Public Relations and is a Member of the Company of Communicators. To date she has trained 2,500 professional communicators through her work and is a regular keynote speaker on stages around the world. She hosts the popular Candid Comms podcast and has written her All Things IC blog for 12 years.
In this episode we talked about all things internal communication.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Roger Mavity.
A truly original businessman whose career straddles the creative and the commercial. For ten years he ran his own ad agency, Mavity Gilmore, and for the last seven years was CEO of Sir Terence Conran’s empire. In between he was Chief Executive of Granada Group’s leisure and technology divisions, and masterminded Granada’s pitch for Forte Group, still the largest successful hostile takeover in British commercial history.
“Without doubt the best presenter I’ve ever met” Lord Allen, founding Chief Executive of ITV
Among other books, he has published “Life’s a Pitch”, a worldwide bestseller on the art of pitching. His latest book, “Terence…the man who invented design”, co-authored with Stephen Bayley, is a study of the extraordinary life and contradictions of Sir Terence Conran.
In this episode we talked about all things pitching.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Emily Bal.
Emily Bal is a confidence coach who helps people realise how extraordinary they are so they can confidently take control and create positive change in their work and lives. After nearly five years of coaching Emily has recently added colour analysis to her offering as the universal language of colour and clothes create a first impression before a single word is said and looking and feeling your very best every day can have a huge impact on your confidence. So, whether you are speaking on stage in front of hundreds, interviewing for a job in front of a panel or pitching for new business in front of one, knowing how to give the best first impression is key and Emily can show you how.
In this episode we talked about how the colours you wear influence your presentations.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode we spoke with Sean Weafer.
Sean is The Coaching Sensei at SeanWeafer.com and at the G2SCoachingSchool.com which provides premium coaching skills training globally and online.
He coaches financial, accounting, legal and other expert leaders and professionals from firms such as Indeed.com, Microsoft, Elavon and Grant Thornton on how to move from being an Expert to an Influencer and able to project their expertise and be recognised for their value at team, board, organisational and client level.
He is an experienced global speaker and MC and is an author of three books on coaching, business communications and Feminine spirituality and the importance of personal balance.
In this episode we talked about all things sales communication.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode we spoke with Alan Stevens.
Alan is a reputation expert who was Past President of the Global Speakers Federation and is the director of MediaCoach. He is also an author and journalist, and has been both a TV presenter and expert interviewee.
The Independent newspaper listed him as “one of the top 10 media experts in the UK”. His book "The Pocket Media Coach" was published in 2005. In this episode we talked about essential media skills, including:
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Tips for TV and Radio appearances
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Body language
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Developing a core message
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Panel discussions
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Handling tough questions and hostile audiences
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and much more...
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode we spoke with Bridget Rooth.
Bridget is an entrepreneur, trainer, language buff and lifetime adventurer. She has worked all over the world, including 12-year stints in both France and China. She has combined her two loves of business & wellness in her company MindSteadyGo. Bridget is also an expert in breathing.
In this episode we talked about how you can use your breathing to communicate more effectively.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Susanne Evans.
Susanne is an organisation change consultant, coach and researcher on a mission to change the way that transformations are managed in organisations.
In this episode we talked about all things business storytelling. We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode, we spoke with Helena Demuynck.
Helena is the Founding Partner of Konsensus Leadership Coaching & Development and oxygen4leadership. She is an evangelist for leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to find the true North based on their authenticity, values, and purpose. Her mission is to support them in bringing their best version into the world.
In this episode we talked about conversational intelligence, the power of listening, creating a culture where difficult conversations become comfortable, giving feedback, and much more. We hope you enjoy it!
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On July 14th, 2021 – a very revolutionary date – Business Presentation Revolution hits the shelves. Author Phil Waknell, co-founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Ideas on Stage, is joined by world-renowned presentation specialist and author of Presentation Zen, Garr Reynolds, to discuss why we need a revolution, what's in the book, and why business leaders need to join this revolution.
Find out more about Business Presentation Revolution at http://book.businesspresentationrevolution.com
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In this episode, we spoke with John Pollack.
John helps people tap the full potential of language to articulate ideas, reveal truths, and persuade others to action. His fluency flows from working in journalism, politics, philanthropy and the corporate arena.
A former Presidential Speechwriter for Bill Clinton, John has spent more than 15 years as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, public sector leaders and major philanthropists. He is the author of 4 books, including Shortcut: How Analogies Reveal Connections, Spark Innovation and Sell Our Greatest Ideas.
In this episode we talked about the power of analogies in communication and speechwriting.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode we spoke with Jackie Handy.
Formerly a top performing manager for 2 decades, Jackie now works with others to give back the recipe for leadership and inclusion success. She is the author of “The little book of Belonging – your weekly guide to inclusive habits”, which aims to make inclusion a simple, yet consistent journey for everyone. Along with being an author, Jackie is a TEDx and event speaker and training consultant.
In this episode we talked about inclusion and diversity and why they matter in communication. In particular:
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Embracing inclusion and diversity in public speaking
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The impact of the language we use
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Small steps to develop a more inclusive communication style at work
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We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode we spoke with Martin Stellar.
Martin is an ex-monk, former copywriter and lifelong psychology fanatic. He is a leading authority on ethical selling. He works with coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs who operate with integrity and who run businesses that exist to do good things or to right wrongs. He helps nice people sell more.
In this episode we talked about all things sales. In particular:
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Key mistakes to avoid
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The building blocks of a successful sales conversation
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Setting the right frame
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Building rapport
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Asking questions and earning permission
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Handling objections
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We hope you enjoy it!
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In Part 2 of this chat with Rose Bloomfield, head of Ideas on Stage USA, company co-founder Phil Waknell gives an outline of the 5 key revolutions we need to make to 'fix' business presentations, and which underpin his book Business Presentation Revolution (publication date 7/14/21).
If you are excited about this, why not join the 'Business Presentation Revolutionaries' group on LinkedIn? This is a place for people to exchange ideas on presentations, get advice and tips, and also to get advance information about the book and its publication. Everyone is welcome! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3023968/
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Rose Bloomfield, head of Ideas on Stage USA, caught up with company co-founder Phil Waknell to learn about the inspiration behind his book Business Presentation Revolution (publication date 7/14/21).
In the second part of this series, Phil will give a sneak preview of the five major revolutions we need to make to 'fix' business presentations. This first part is more about Phil's inspiration for the book, for the methods it contains, and his passion for powerful communication, with stories from over a decade as a presentation specialist, and enlightening chat with Rose who has many stories and insights of her own.
If you are excited about this, why not join the 'Business Presentation Revolutionaries' group on LinkedIn? This is a place for people to exchange ideas on presentations, get advice and tips, and also to get advance information about the book and its publication. Everyone is welcome! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3023968/
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In this episode we spoke with Alexandra Galviz.
Alex has been named LinkedIn Top Voice UK twice and has become an official LinkedIn Learning Instructor. She’s best known for blogging under the hashtag #AuhtenticAlex where she smashes one stigma at a time. She’s also the co-creator of #LinkedInLocal, the biggest hashtag campaign on LinkedIn that created an offline community and scaled it in over 100 countries and 1,000 cities.
She now help individuals and businesses grow their presence on LinkedIn, helping them find their sense of purpose and tell their own stories.
In this episode we talked about how to communicate authentically. In particular:
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How to build your thought leadership on LinkedIn
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Why being vulnerable helps you as a communicator
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How to become a better writer
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How to leverage LinkedIn as a speaker
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Advice on public speaking from someone who used to hate it
We hope you enjoy it!
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Want to use presentations to grow your business and increase your influence but not sure where to start?
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In this episode we spoke with George Hughes.
George is the Founder of Small Films, a video agency specialising in the food & beverage sector with clients including Aldi Supermarket and Tilda Rice. His agency helps brands tell their story in the right way so they can connect with their customers more effectively. Small Films content has generated over 30 million views and raised millions of pounds in revenue for clients.
With George we talked about all things video, including:
- The biggest mistake companies make when using video
- The one thing you must do to make your message relevant
- Top tips on how to talk to camera
We hope you enjoy it!
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Want to use presentations to grow your business and increase your influence but not sure where to start?
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In this episode we spoke with Rosemarie Wilson.
Rosemarie is a Mindset Coach, Speaker, Mentor and Founder of Pragmatica Coaching, a coaching and training company delivering customised programs and workshops focused on confidence building, developing emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
With Rosemarie we talked about Emotional Intelligence, motivation, confidence and how it all relates to your communication skills.
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode we spoke with Geoff Marsh, MD of Dansam Ltd.
Geoff's work ranges from management and leadership skills, teambuilding, communication, front line sales and negotiation training as well as dealing with demanding clients, cold calling and asking for referrals.
With Geoff we talked about how to become a more assertive communicator.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Want to use presentations to grow your business and increase your influence but not sure where to start?
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In this episode we spoke with Nick Gold.
Nick is the Managing Director of leading UK & International speaker bureau, Speakers Corner. He was elected President of the International Association of Speaker Bureaus (IASB) on 01 May 2020 and is the first British national to hold the role. He speaks regularly at major industry events including Confex and The Meetings Show, and has been published extensively across UK media outlets, including: The Telegraph, City AM, Huffington Post UK, GQ.com and Raconteur. He has also been interviewed by the BBC and LBC radio. Nick’s first book, Speaking With Confidence, was published in November 2020.
In this episode we talked about speaking with confidence. In particular:
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Understanding the audience
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Developing a compelling and memorable message
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Incorporating storytelling
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Dealing with nerves
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Turning a presentation into a conversation
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The journey from Competent Speaker to Professional Speaker
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Online presenting
...and much more!
We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode we spoke with Todd Cherches.
Todd is the CEO of executive coaching firm BigBlueGumball, as well as an award-winning adjunct professor of leadership at NYU and Columbia, TEDx speaker, and the author of VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life.
In this episode we talked about the power of visual thinking and visual communication.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Want to use presentations to grow your business and increase your influence but not sure where to start?
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In this episode we spoke with Jackie Barrie.
Jackie has been a professional copywriter since 1983. She writes without waffle and trains other people how.
Everything she does comes from being a writer. She helps people to communicate their message clearly – whether that’s through the written word on paper or screen, the spoken word face-to-face, or an activity that the audience undertakes.
She’s renowned for using audience participation in her talks and training sessions. Last year, she published a book of icebreakers and energisers, Experiential Speaking.
In this episode we talked about how to engage an audience using icebreakers, energisers and games.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Want to use presentations to grow your business and increase your influence but not sure where to start?
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Joanna Gaudoin (Inside Out Image) specialises in helping ambitious professionals and their organisations improve performance and achieve their goals. She does this by helping them master and strategically use the business skills of Personal Impact and Relationship Management. Before establishing Inside Out Image, Joanna worked in marketing and consultancy in large corporates. She understands the business world and its challenges. She now helps organisations and individuals understand how to succeed in it.
Here's what we talked about:
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Why your knowledge and technical skills are not enough
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How presentations can improve your personal impact
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Why many professionals avoid presenting and why it matters
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The 3 core ‘tools’ for creating personal impact
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How to increase your verbal impact in any business situation
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Why you should speak up in meetings and what might be holding you back
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How to articulate your experience and expertise well at interviews
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The CAR approach (Context, Actions, Results)
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Why "I don't know" can increase your credibility
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And much more
Books recommended by Joanna:
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Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy
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Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential by John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut
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Gravitas: Communicate with Confidence, Influence and Authority by Caroline Goyder
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Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business by Thomas Erikson
We hope you enjoy it!
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Want to use presentations to grow your business and increase your influence but not sure where to start?
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Dr. Jonathan Downie is a consultant conference interpreter, working between French and English, as well as an author and interpreting researcher. This interview is relevant both to international speakers and to international conference organisers.
Here's what we talked about:
For speakers:
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The role of a consultant interpreter
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Why interpreting matters
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Why your audience need to hear you in their language
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How speakers can increase their impact by working together with an interpreter
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How NOT to deliver a talk
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Why public speaking is about making memories, not transferring information
For conference organisers:
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Top reasons to stop running English-only international events
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Why interpreters should be treated as speakers
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How many interpreters you need for your conference
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Technical equipment
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...and more
We hope you enjoy it!
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Want to use presentations to grow your business and increase your influence but not sure where to start?
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Matt Essam is a business coach who helps creative freelancers grow their business by finding work that is both creatively fulfilling and financially rewarding. Matt has a lot of experience with presentations. He run 60 workshops in the last two years and also spoke at conferences and venues such as the Google Campus, General Assembly, Glug, Hey! and Mainframe Derby.
Here's what we talked about:
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Effective sales presentations
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The importance of the Why
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Framing ‘the next step’
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Addressing objections
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The close
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Creating a sense of urgency and scarcity
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How to be authentic
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Understanding and listening to your audience
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How to control nerves and be more comfortable
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Dealing with the negative people in the room
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Rehearsing
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And much more
We hope you enjoy it!
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Want to use presentations to grow your business and increase your influence but not sure where to start?
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In this edition of the Ideas on Stage Podcast, Phil Waknell welcomes Peter Ivanov, bestselling author of Virtual Power Teams, and discusses remote working, how to lead and motivate teams across borders, and how to be productive when working from home.
You can learn more about Virtual Power Teams and Peter's upcoming book Power Teams Across Borders on his website, https://www.peter-ivanov.com. And you can also find details of our own online courses on the Virtual Meeting Revolution at https://www.ideasonstage.com.
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Jeremy Nicholas is an award-winning TV and radio broadcaster, well known for his news and sports reports for BBC TV and radio. He is an accomplished speaker who is brilliant at adding humour to presentations. In October 2015 he was awarded the highest award in UK speaking, the PSAE - Professional Speaking Award of Excellence, only the fifteenth person in history to receive it. He’s a past president of the Professional Speaking Association, London. Kids of all ages are more impressed that he’s the voice of the announcer on 11 global best-selling football video games FIFA 06 to FIFA 16. If your children have this game, you will know this man’s voice, perhaps a little too well. He’s a published author and his third book ‘A Million Tips on Public Speaking - Volume One’ is available as a free download on his website www.JeremyNicholas.co.uk.
Andrea spoke to Jeremy to learn more about how to add humour to business presentations. We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode we spoke with Mark Leruste, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of the Ministry of Purpose and Host of The Unconventionalists podcast.
Mark has worked with pioneering organisations, forward thinking leaders and disruptive conferences including Google, TEDx, Intuit, INSEAD, Method & Ecover, L’Oreal, StateStreet, The Guardian, Samsung, General Assembly and VirginStartup.
His weekly podcast The Unconventionalists has reached 135,000+ downloads on iTunes across 100 countries and his inspiring videos have been viewed over 1.5 million times on social media.
His TEDx talk "What they don't tell you about entrepreneurship" is the most watched TEDxCardiff talk to date.
In this episode we talked about the secrets behind his successful TEDx talk. It's packed full of great tips and insights on all things public speaking.
Books recommended by Mark:
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The Breakthrough Speaker, by Adam Smiley Poswolsky
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The Storyteller's Secret, by Carmine Gallo
We hope you enjoy it!
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Maria Franzoni is the Director of the Speaker Bureau Maria Franzoni Ltd.
Maria has held senior positions with 2 leading bureaus: CSA Celebrity Speakers and London Speaker Bureau – named by the New York Times as “the only international speaker bureau”. In 2007 she founded her own boutique bureau. She has worked with the “who’s who and the who’s that?” of the speaking world, including first man on the moon Neil Armstrong; business magnate Richard Branson and racing champion Jacques Villeneuve …. To name a few. Maria is former co-chair of the European Association of Speaker Bureaus. Director of We Do Things Differently cultural change consultancy and founder of Speaking Business Academy and host of Speaking Business podcast.
Here's what we talked about:
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Understanding the audience
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What does she look for when choosing a speaker?
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What does her top clients are looking for in a speaker?
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The best question you can ask your client when they booked you to speak at their event
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If you want to get more paid speaking gigs, you need to do what Beyonce does
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What qualifies you to be an expert in your subject?
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Bigger stages: why size doesn't matter
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Creating a great outro
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On "sharing the stage”
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How to enter into new markets
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Top trending topics for 2020
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The key components of a good bio
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And much more
A book recommended by Maria:
- Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
We hope you enjoy it!
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Andy Lopata speaks globally and has been quoted extensively in the international press. He is a Fellow and Director of the Fellows Community of the Professional Speaking Association (PSA), a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute and a Master of the Institute for Sales Management. He was awarded the PSA Award of Excellence in 2017.
Here's what you we talked about:
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Storytelling
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The role of emotional stories
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The rule of three
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Audience engagement
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Removing barriers
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Effective presentation design
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Rehearsing
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Adding humour
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Making it relevant to the audience
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Tips for good eye contact
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Dealing with nerves
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And much more
Books recommended by Andy:
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. . . and Death Came Third!: The Definitive Guide to Networking and Speaking in Public, by Andy Lopata and Peter Roper
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The Presentation Coach - Bare Knuckle Brilliance For Every Presenter, by Graham Davies
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The Exceptional Speaker, by Alan Stevens and Paul du Toit
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Never Be Boring Again: Make Your Business Presentations Capture Attention, Inspire Action and Produce Results, by Doug Stevenson
We hope you enjoy it!
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Want to use presentations to grow your business and increase your influence but not sure where to start?
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Isaac Getz is a Professor, speaker, researcher and co-author of award-winning business books like Freedom, Inc. and Leadership Without Ego. He recently released in France a landmark new work called L'Entreprise Altruiste (co-written with Laurent Marbacher; English edition forthcoming). Joe Ross from Ideas on Stage sat down with this world-renowned leadership specialist to learn more about this intriguing “altruistic corporation” business philosophy and how he sees the future of business and capitalism in general.
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Garr Reynolds kick-started the presentation revolution in 2005 with his popular ground-breaking blog at https://www.presentationzen.com, which led him to publish Presentation Zen in 2007. The most popular presentation book of all time is now in its 3rd edition, with many updates, so Rose Bloomfield caught up with Garr to find out what's new, and why you need a copy of this new version. With special guest appearances from Queen, Steve Jobs and Yoda - and Garr's cat!
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