Working With a Partner Is Like Handing Someone a Loaded Gun

A leader is given a presentation coach and two goals: ‘tell a better story’ and ‘be more responsive in the moment.’ This episode is the coaching conversation about telling a better story. 

There are four tools in the episode:

1. Grab our list of questions   [please link to the PDF]

2. Build a puzzle for your listeners

3. Create a hero in jeopardy

4. Work with a partner – cautiously!

This episode is tagged in three categories in the Podcast Library:

Communication Skills

Executive Presence

Presentation Skills 

Five related episodes you might listen to are: 

3   Stories – The Ultimate Persuaders

56 What Compelling Speakers Share

77 The Power of Rehearsal

84 Making Stories Soar

120 Captivate Your Audience 

160 Prepping Like a TED Talker

In January, free mini-courses resume. Check out these two learning opportunities:

Skills of a Great Manager

Leadership Circle for Women

As we approach the threshold of a new year, I wish you curiosity and growth.

Thanks for all the support! See you in the new year! 

Tom and The Look & Sound of Leadership team.