Nancy Duarte

Nancy Duarte, CEO of Duarte Inc., has transformed how major organizations like Apple and TED present their ideas. In this discussion, she highlights the power of empathy in storytelling and shares practical tips for creating captivating presentations. Nancy explains strategies to combat nerves, the importance of understanding your audience, and the concept of 'torchbearer' leadership. She also reflects on her journey landing Apple as a client and how effective communication can elevate both personal and professional interactions.

Nancy Duarte, founder and CEO of Duarte Inc. and an expert in communication strategies, shares her insights on successful presentations. She emphasizes that the audience should always be the hero, not the speaker. Duarte discusses how empathy, storytelling, and structured narratives are key to engaging communication. She also highlights the importance of internal communication in shaping organizational culture, and offers practical tips for presenters to connect genuinely with their audience. It's all about understanding others to ensure ideas resonate!

Nancy Duarte, a presentation expert and founder of Duarte, dives into the art of impactful storytelling. She shares how emotional connection and authenticity can transform presentations into engaging experiences. Discover her unique Duarte method, where empathy plays a crucial role in communication. Duarte also discusses the significance of crafting memorable openings and utilizing visual aids effectively. Her insights reveal that mastering presentations is not just about visuals but also about fostering genuine connections with audiences.

Nancy Duarte, a renowned communication expert and founder of Duarte, Inc., dives into the intricacies of influencing executives. She highlights the importance of concise and structured messaging tailored to executives’ preferences. Expect to be grilled during briefings and prepare recommendations that are skimmable. Duarte shares insights on how executives are evaluated, emphasizing money, market, and exposure. Learn to craft impactful narratives that enhance data retention and align your communication with corporate goals.

Welcome to the What’s Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week on the podcast, I’m looking back to a conversation I had with Nancy Duarte.  Nancy is a communications expert who's been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and on CNN. Her firm, Duarte Inc., is the largest design firm in Silicon Valley as well as one of the top women-owned businesses in the area. It's the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture, creating more than a quarter of a million presentations.      As a persuasion expert, she has cracked the code for effectively incorporating story patterns into business communications. She's written five best-selling books and is ranked #1 on the list of the World's Top 30 Communication Professionals. Her TED Talk, The Secret Structure of Great Talks, has over 1 million views.     THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone wanting to learn how to use stories to make real connections.   TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… creating real connections in a B2B situation goes beyond PowerPoint or pitching off of a slide deck. It ultimately comes down to doing your research, asking the right questions, and not wasting anyone’s time.    WHAT  I  LOVE  MOST… stories as an empathy builder that create a bond between people and brands.    Running Time: 32:45   Subscribe on iTunes    Find Tiffani on Social Media:  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn    Find Nancy on Social Media:  Website  Twitter  LinkedIn