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Ever feel like your presentations are less "standing ovation" and more "deer in the headlights"? 😅 Well, you’re not alone! I recently had a blast chatting with the amazing Dr. Heather Walker, on her podcast, Lead with Levity, and dove deep into the world of not-so-sucky presentations. We're talking about ditching the boring bullet points and truly captivating your audience (no matter how big or small!). 🎤 We dove into some seriously juicy topics, like: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴  Forget "Good morning, everyone!" Learn how to hook your audience from the very first word. 🎣 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗙𝗙  Ditch the text-heavy slides and discover how the right image can tell a powerful story. 🖼️ 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗷𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Butterflies in your stomach? They're just waiting to transform into presentation-crushing dragons! 🦋➡️🐉 Want to know more about how to rock your next presentation and leave your audience begging for an encore? Tune in to the full episode (link in comment 👇 ) of "Lead with Levity" with Dr. Heather Walker. Trust me, it's more entertaining than binge-watching cat videos (and possibly more useful for your career). Check it out and let's chat in the comments! What's your go-to presentation trick? Wrong answers only! 😉 #PresentationSkills #LearnwithFern #PowerPointers

Sometimes I get stuck in a calendaring rut, scheduling formal meetings weeks ahead. That’s a problem. My best business insights usually come from impromptu interactions. A prime example? Running into "IRON" Mike Steadman 🥊🏴☠️ in December. We were attending CEOCircle, a veteran CEO event hosted by Bunker Labs and J.P. Morgan. I almost skipped it, thinking my to-do list was more important. What a mistake that would have been. During lunch, Mike pulled his chair up next to mine. We’d spoken before (as guests on our respective podcasts), but we had never met in person. We dove in deep, dissecting our sales strategies and client management techniques. The exchange was electric. Mike had approaches I'd never considered, and I had a few strategies he hadn't tried. That conversation sparked an hour of frenzied brainstorming for me that night. It shifted my perspective on selling and adding value for clients. My advice: Break out of your formal calendaring slog. Seek out spontaneous conversations. They might just be your next big breakthrough.

As we gear up for conference season, I want to share some personal advice that could turn your next presentation from nerve-wracking to career-defining. Here's a little secret I swear by: spend an hour preparing for every minute you'll be speaking. Sounds intense, right? But trust me, this is how you make a real impact and truly connect with your audience. I've learned the hard way that knowing your audience inside out is crucial. Ever heard of the "curse of knowledge"? It's when we forget that not everyone is as familiar with our topic as we are. That's why I've put together a special worksheet to help you get into your audience's heads – it's free and you can grab it at https://lnkd.in/ew6kqtU4 (or through my link in bio). It's all about crafting your message so it lands perfectly, no matter who's listening. And when it comes to delivering that killer presentation, it's all about finding your style. Whether you're a script superstar, a bullet point buff, or somewhere in between, the key is to keep it authentic. I'll also dive into some tricks for taking control of the presentation space itself, so you can present with confidence and keep your audience hanging on every word. So, let's get ready to make your next presentation not just good, but unforgettable. Check out the podcast on our website at www.speakerdynamics.com for all these tips and more. Here's to owning the room at your next big event! #OwnTheRoom #PresentationTips #KarinReed #PublicSpeakingSuccess #AudienceEngagement #PresentationPreparation #ConferenceSeason

As we gear up for conference season, I want to share some personal advice that could turn your next presentation from nerve-wracking to career-defining. Here's a little secret I swear by: spend an hour preparing for every minute you'll be speaking. Sounds intense, right? But trust me, this is how you make a real impact and truly connect with your audience. I've learned the hard way that knowing your audience inside out is crucial. Ever heard of the "curse of knowledge"? It's when we forget that not everyone is as familiar with our topic as we are. That's why I've put together a special worksheet to help you get into your audience's heads – it's free and you can grab it at https://lnkd.in/eaCSp4Xy. It's all about crafting your message so it lands perfectly, no matter who's listening. And when it comes to delivering that killer presentation, it's all about finding your style. Whether you're a script superstar, a bullet point buff, or somewhere in between, the key is to keep it authentic. I'll also dive into some tricks for taking control of the presentation space itself, so you can present with confidence and keep your audience hanging on every word. So, let's get ready to make your next presentation not just good, but unforgettable. Check out the podcast on my website at www.speakerdynamics.com for all these tips and more. Here's to owning the room at your next big event! #OwnTheRoom #PresentationTips #KarinReed #PublicSpeakingSuccess #AudienceEngagement #PresentationPreparation #ConferenceSeason

Was I proud? Yes! BUT something made me a lot happier. You will understand what made me happier when you get the context of what made me proud “I enjoyed every story you shared on Yet Another Podcast (Jos podkast jedan). I hope we will be able to see you giving a talk in Belgrade.” “I was happy to come across the episode of Yet Another Podcast with you and I am still under the very positive impression you made. I hope the business community becomes aware, sooner rather than later, of how little of their appearances actually people remember. I wish you lots of success on that journey…” And I didn't even know the people who told me this. I sure appreciate it. But what made me happier? I spoke to some of these people and saw what resonated with them. What I saw was people who did not just follow the pattern. They thought for themselves! In the world of corporate presentations, I see a lot of people having the blinkers on. Never questioning if the presentation structures, templates, slides, approaches, are really effective or not. Just following the company patterns. "Everyone uses them, they must be right.” In my 20+ years of experience, 98% of company presentations leave so much money on the table that if the people giving them and their bosses knew, they would be kicking themselves. Why don't they know? Because what they see around themselves is equally ineffective. The bar is too low. Why is it ineffective? Because the widespread practices set the audience’s brain up to mission impossible. And the young people I've talked to paid attention to how those presentations made them feel, to what was going on in their heads and understood how the widely used practices are counter effective. This is why my message resonated with them. Are you sure you don’t have the blinkers on? #presentations #presenting __________________________  Hi My name is Ákos Gerold. I help leaders, sales teams and engineers become top 2% persuaders and presenters. Sounds like what you need? Drop me a line.

MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL SPEAKING EMPIRE. - with David Arvin In today’s competitive speaking landscape, talent alone isn’t enough. To dominate the industry, you need a scalable business model behind your message. Are you ready to elevate your speaking career into a full-fledged, high-impact, prosperous business? Join globally sought-after Speaker & Author, David Arvin and Speaker Agent & Host, Antoniette Roze to discover how in-demand speakers structure the business side of speaking so that they: 💡 Fill their engagements calendar 💡 Land consistent high-value speaking gigs 💡 Quit their day job to speak full time On this insightful #SPEAKPact episode, we reveal effective strategies that propel top speakers to lasting success. From implementing processes for managing leads and nurturing relationships to crafting a bulletproof business model that drives growth, David and Antoniette deliver strategies designed to build a thriving speaking empire. www.SPEAKPact.com #pacttoimpact #Podcast #SpeakerLife #SpeakerStrategy #SpeakerSuccess #SpeakerGrowth #Corporatetrainer #SpeakingCareer

Welcome to the very first in my new series where every Weds I'l be sharing with you my video strategy hacks and tips. Episode 1: Why you need a video elevator pitch & what it is… 🔥 A video version of your elevator pitch is such a useful thing to have. It can be used to help you stand out when pitching for things like guesting in FB groups, memberships, stages, summits, and podcasts 👉 Use it on your stories as evergreen content with more detail on the services you offer or in front of video testimonials BUT before you can write this you need to have nailed your niche & know who your ideal client is and what problem you solve for them. 🤔 Do you know what your niche is? If you haven’t got one yet, can you work out what it is by thinking about who your clients are and what services you offer that really light you up, put you in your zone of genius and solve a specific problem really well? 👉 What kind of services is your audience looking for? 👉 What keeps them up at night? 👉 What is the most useful service that you can provide to the majority of this audience? 📌 When you know the one thing you want to be known for you can write your Elevator Pitch Watch my live, screen shot the formula and try and write yours ⤵️ So using me as an example – I help FEMALE PERSONAL BRANDS to GET VISIBLE & HAPPY through my 7 step video-led VISIBILITY FRAMEWORK so they can become known as the go-to person in their niche & live the life of their dreams. Masterclass sign-up ⤵️ 📣 On 7th October at 12 noon BST, I’m running a one-off masterclass to teach you exactly how to create your very own 30 second video elevator pitch. I promise by the end of this 1 hr session you’ll have this nailed! Want the link? Give me a yes in the comments and I’ll send you the link to sign up🦄 #elevatorpitch #yourvideoqueen #videostrategy

Welcome to Paid to Speak – your ultimate roadmap to success in the speaking world! 🎤 Join me in my signature course to uncover the top 5 high-paying topics, learn where to find speaking gigs, and get tools to craft standout bios and media kits. From setting your rates to landing podcast guest spots and mastering the stage, every module is designed to elevate your career. Plus, enjoy exclusive bonuses like planners, speaker agreements, templates, workbooks, and a live coaching session with me, Jaimie Abbott! 🌟 Don’t miss out—comment 'SPEAK' below to get all the details and start your journey! #SpeakYourSuccess #PaidToSpeak

The other day, I was on the phone with a prospect, and I said, "You do a lot of speaking engagements. Do they convert to sales?" Their eyebrows scrunched together, thinking for a good, long minute before finally responding. "Actually, no. I don't think we've even tried. It's more for visibility." After that, I begged them if I could audit their speaking sales process. Even if your main goal is visibility, you can SELL. I had a single speaking engagement two years ago that still brings in new work... because I have a process. Here's a 101 on how to sell with speaking: 1. Teach a piece of the process, not the whole thing. Enough where they get results but want more. 2. Have a clear call to action with a landing page. Sending them to your LinkedIn, website, podcast, etc etc etc etc will just confuse them. Send them to ABC[.com]/show to get to everything they need. 3. Provide a clear next step. For example, if you are speaking in person, offer something like. "I can only go so deep in 30 minutes, but next week I'm diving in even deeper with my virtual workshop XYZ. Pull out your phones and sign up using this QR Code. Go on, I'll wait." These three steps will easily start converting an audience to a customer. There's more, but baby steps. What kind of speaking engagements are you doing to grow your business? #eventmarketing #contentmarketing #contentstrategy

I’m super excited to share my interview with Sophie Hope and Jay Sen, co-hosts of the CMO Podcast. Here are the details of my session: The title of my talk is The Art of Webinar Marketing: Kindsey Haynes' Techniques. In this interview, I shared: - Leveraging webinars for education and engagement. - Tailoring content for industry-specific needs. - Partnering with associations for targeted outreach. - Importance of relatable language in technical fields. - Utilizing LinkedIn for brand visibility and engagement. - Effective email marketing for ongoing connections. - Providing value through educational resources and follow-up. When will my interview be live? The interview is now ready to watch for everyone. If you’re looking for a way to grow your business, don’t miss out on it.