What's Next! with Tiffani Bova

Cracking the Presentation Code with Terri Sjodin

Jul 11, 2024

Terri Sjodin, presentation skills expert, discusses key insights on impactful communication, top presentation mistakes, virtual connection tips, and balancing creativity and informativeness in a lively podcast chat with Tiffani Bova.

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Quick takeaways

Recognizing and correcting presentation mistakes is crucial for impactful communication.

Establishing connection in virtual presentations requires creativity and attention to audience engagement.

Deep dives

Terri Shodin Discusses Training and Presentation Skills

Terri Shodin, founder of Shodin Communications, shares insights on the efficiency of virtual reality training, expressing enthusiasm for its scalability while also highlighting the irreplaceable value of personal interaction in teaching presentation skills. Additionally, she expresses a bearish view on AI-generated presentations due to personal preference. Shodin humorously supports the concept of flying taxis, relating to her own experience with traditional taxis. The conversation shifts to her latest book, 'Presentation Ready,' where she outlines the elevator speech concept and emphasizes brevity and the ability to engage and pique curiosity in a short time frame.

Intro

2min

Opinions on AI, Flying Taxis, and Elevator Speeches

3min

Importance of Presentation Skills and Common Mistakes

10min

Navigating Impromptu Presentations without Preparation

2min

Improving Sales and Presentation Skills

17min

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.

I have the pleasure of welcoming Terri Sjodin to the show. Terri is the Principal and Founder of Sjodin Communications where she specializes in advancing the persuasive presentation skills of professionals. She is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller Small Message, Big Impact: The Elevator Speech Effect and her latest book, Presentation Ready, which was published earlier this year.

THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to improve their presentation skills.

TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… the way we deliver information matters. It can make or break the decisions people make but frankly it’s a skill that few of us are taught. In this conversation, Terri unpacks critical insights and practical strategies for leaders - but really anyone - to be a more impactful communicator.

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