Ep 23: "Stop Reading Slides!" with Ben Levy

Presentation Coach, Creative Director, and Author, Ben Levy joins Jeff Abracen to break down the art of creative agency presentations, why the best idea doesn’t always win, and how to structure a story that sells.

Dig into the biggest mistakes people make in presentations (and how to fix them), why reading slides out loud is killing your pitch, how confidence in public speaking is built through preparation—not personality, the power of pacing meetings to avoid information overload, why agencies need to ditch templates and start answering the right questions, how to create conversations instead of monologues, and how Ben overcame social anxiety and became a presentation coach…and so much more!

Find Ben Levy Here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellitgreat/

https://www.sellitgreat.com/

https://www.sellitgreat.com/shop

https://schoolofastonishingpursuits.com/

Chapters

00:00 Intro

05:42 Overcoming Presentation Anxiety

12:52 The Importance of Storytelling in Presentations

21:09 Building Trust Through Effective Communication

25:05 Teaching and Learning in the Creative Industry

33:25 The Power of Storytelling in Presentations

35:20 Influence of Family on Communication Skills

37:54 Overcoming Presentation Challenges

40:09 Learning from Industry Leaders

42:40 The Importance of Authenticity in Presentations

46:30 Lessons from Presentation Failures

50:27 Understanding Client Expectations

52:59 Competing for Attention in a Noisy World

54:13 Disruptive Presentation Techniques

57:18 Building Strong Client Relationships

59:05 The Role of Mentorship in Growth

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Cover art by Daniel Devoy
Music by Stephen Voyce

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