Flying Solo From ideas to action, How to tell your business story and make an impact
If presenting to an audience or pitching to clients is part of the bread and butter of your business, then today's guest has some fantastic strategies to share. David Fish is a renowned keynote speaker and author whose new book, What It Takes To Create Winning Presentations, delivers some fabulous advice on how to employ storytelling to connect, engage and convince.
If you’d like to become a more effective communicator, listen up as David has a wealth of experience in the advertising industry, working on strategic thinking and creating impactful campaigns for big brands. While his keynote 'Attitude for Altitude' catapulted him onto the world speakers stage with its message of personal growth and triumph over adversity. So buckle up as we this inspiring aviator takes flight on the latest episode of Flying Solo.
Key Topics and Talking Points
Telling your story effectively
- Ineffective content delivery hinders the impact of great ideas and strategic thinking
- Emphasis on story structuring and content organization, not just presenter skills
- Significance of structuring and delivering information in business presentations
From Blimps to Flying Solo
- David's childhood fascination with blimps and their town's history of airship production
- Career plans to become a blimp pilot disrupted by a bankrupt airship company
- Transition to becoming a pilot and blending aviation with their work
Strategic Thinking in Advertising
- Advertising as a means of communication and making brands famous
- Experience in advertising, including strategic thinking and creating television and billboard ads
- The role of identifying the target audience and creating compelling, meaningful content
When strategy and passion combine
- Working with companies of all sizes to bring strategy to life and improve communication
- Applying the discipline and culture of aviation to strategic execution in business
- Blending 30 years of marketing experience with a passion for flying and aerobatics
Resilience and Personal Growth
- David diagnosis of leukemia and reflection on identity and priorities during treatment
- Discovering the importance of flying and personal growth, setting boundaries, and prioritization
- Sharing their journey to inspire others to reassess their own lives beyond their health experience.
Timestamped overview
[00:01:15] Fascinated by blimps, wanted to be pilot.
[00:06:17] Leukemia diagnosis leads to personal reflection and change.
[00:11:40] Cancer patient defies doctors to fly aerobatics.
[00:14:48] Aviation's discipline and culture of learning.
[00:19:20] Clarity and conciseness are crucial for effective presentations.
[00:21:45] Engage audience, tell compelling story, and conclude journey.
[00:25:40] Strategy consultant works with companies embracing change.
[00:28:50] Positive reflection on transformative past experience.
[00:31:56] Unconventional route leads to finally flying a Blimp.
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