Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Sahota, an IBM Master Inventor and UN AI Advisor, about AI's potential in enhancing interpersonal connections and refining public speaking. They discuss the use of generative AI systems, tailoring talks to different audiences, and improving speech delivery with Chat GPT. They also explore perceiving one's own brand and self-awareness. Contact info provided for further communication.
Tailoring content to the audience's needs and goals is crucial for effective public speaking and marketing using AI.
Providing tangible takeaways in speeches helps the audience apply the knowledge shared and solve their own challenges.
Shorter speeches that focus on key points and deliver strong takeaways leave a lasting impression on the audience.
Deep dives
Understanding and Tailoring to the Audience
Neil Sohota emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience and tailoring the content to their needs and goals. By asking questions about demographics, background, and objectives, Neil gains insight into their business problems and designs his talks and materials accordingly. He even uses AI tools like Chat GPT to analyze his own brand and style, making adjustments to his marketing and messaging to better connect with his target audiences in various industries.
Creating Valuable Takeaways
Another key aspect of Neil's speaking approach is to provide tangible takeaways for the audience. He aims to ensure that the audience understands and can apply the knowledge he shares. Whether it's exploring complex topics in a simplified and relatable manner or focusing on specific outcomes and action steps, Neil strives to deliver value and help his listeners gain practical insights that they can use to solve their own challenges.
Leveraging AI for Marketing and Sales
Neil leverages AI in his marketing and sales efforts. He utilizes AI tools for psychographic profiling and neural linguistics analysis to better understand his potential clients and their preferences. This allows him to identify the right target audience and customize his messaging and incentives to increase conversion rates. By using AI in his prospecting and sales processes, Neil is able to effectively communicate the value of his speaking services, even for topics that may not be considered trendy or cutting-edge.
The Importance of Concise Speeches
The podcast episode emphasizes the significance of delivering shorter speeches and talks. The speaker highlights the misconception that longer speeches require more time to prepare. However, it is actually more challenging to condense and distill information to make a concise and impactful presentation. By knowing the business problem and having a deep understanding of the subject matter, speakers can deliver shorter talks that focus on key points and leave a lasting impression on the audience.
Crafting Effective Takeaways
The podcast discusses the importance of creating strong takeaways in a speech or presentation. The speaker mentions that takeaways should be specific and actionable, providing the audience with a clear next step or action to take. By tailoring takeaways to the audience's needs and interests, speakers can ensure that their message resonates and motivates the listeners to act. The podcast also highlights the value of prompt engineering when using AI tools like chat GPT to generate takeaways that are customized and relevant to the audience.
Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Sahota, an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor, author of the best-seller Own the AI Revolution, and sought-after speaker.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Neil talk about how artificial intelligence can assist in discovering improved methods for enhancing your interpersonal connections and refining your abilities in public speaking.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on harnessing the power of AI to modernize, adapt, and foster creativity as we set forth on our path into the digital era.
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