The Presentation Boss Podcast

Barack Obama, former President of the United States, inspires the class of 2020 in a powerful virtual commencement speech filled with wisdom. He discusses the importance of authenticity and humor during tough times. Obama highlights how this generation can confront societal issues and encourages them to embrace leadership and community. Key takeaways include the significance of empathy, clear communication, and the impact of body language in presentations. His motivational insights are a rallying cry for young leaders to shape the future, full of promise and responsibility.

Explore the prophetic insights of Bill Gates on pandemics from a 2015 TED Talk. Discover the power of storytelling and visual elements in crafting impactful presentations. Learn how to distill complex topics into digestible information without losing your audience's attention. Effective data visualization and engaging closings reference the talk's opening for maximum impact. Witness the blend of emotion and precision that makes Gates a master presenter.

Dive into the art of storytelling for persuasion, where emotional connections trump mere facts. Discover the transformative power of engaging narratives, illustrated by real-life challenges. Learn to craft impactful stories through vivid scenes that captivate your audience. Uncover the importance of stakes to maintain interest and tension, creating suspense that keeps listeners invested. Finally, master the skill of delivering a clear message, turning data into relatable tales to enhance understanding and engagement.

On episode fifty-eight of The Presentation Boss Podcast, we are joined by the world's number one presentation performance coach and co-founder of Heroic Public Speaking in New Jersey. Both Thomas and Kate have listened to hours of him in audiobooks, podcasts and speeches and had added him high up on the 'one-day wish-list' of guests. They didn't expect to have him on the show so soon! But he was happy to join us when we reached out and the recording session went by quickly. Michael has a lot to share and gives much detail and example around authenticity, rehearsal and the art of public speaking. So join us for this recording between Presentation Boss' Kate and Thomas and the worlds number one presentation performance coach! About Our Guest 25 years ago, Michael Port earned his MFA in acting from NYU before working in TV, film, and theater. Now, at the Heroic Public Speaking Headquarters in NJ and for organizations around the world, he teaches non-actors what actors know about how to give better performances both onstage and off. Michael is the author of eight books including Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show. They've been translated into 29 languages and been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times and Wall Street Journal among others. Clients include Disney, Best Buy, Guardian, Navy Seals, FBI agents, Astronauts and thousands of others who care deeply about making a difference in the world. What You'll Learn • How Michael transitioned from the world of acting into the world of speaking and then into coaching • The importance of proper rehearsal and what happens when you don't rehearse for a presentation properly • Whether it makes sense to aim for authentic, natural or performative when speaking • His one piece of advice to anyone starting to speak as part of their job or career Mentioned In The Show • Michael Port's Website: Heroic Public Speaking Resources and Links • Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au • The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/ • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/ • Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/ • Presentation Boss on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/ • Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss

Rory Vaden, a productivity expert and author, dives into his TEDx Talk, "How to Multiply Your Time." He emphasizes the emotional elements of time management, sharing a poignant story that reshapes our understanding of priorities. Vaden critiques traditional efficiency methods, promoting the use of delegation and strategic decision-making tools like the focus funnel. The hosts dissect his presentation style, highlighting the effectiveness of humor and the importance of addressing audience assumptions, with a playful debate on time versus money.

Hello bosses, it's episode fifty-six of The Presentation Boss Podcast! We all know that every human and their brain is effectively diluted water transmitting tiny amounts of electricity, flavoured with a few hormones. We can easily forget that other people think differently. One of the greatest mistakes we can make when communicating is to assume that others think the same way we think. But, there are trends that are common to most of us. They're called 'cognitive biases'. Some of these prevent us from performing well, especially during presentations. But we can acknowledge, deal with and overcome those cognitive biases. Today Kate and Thomas discuss the three cognitive biases (or, psychological phenomena) that they see most commonly affect presenters in a negative sense, plus how to overcome them. What You'll Hear About: 2:59 - The Curse of Knowledge - this is why we see so many presentations that are a complex maze of content, detail and often, death by PowerPoint. 10:56 - The Illusion of Transparency - this explains why when we feel nervous, we tend to get caught in a spiral of panicking about what the audience must think. 15:18 - Imposter Syndrome - this details why we sometimes feel like we shouldn't be the expert or how we compare ourselves to peers and superiors. Resources and Links • Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au • The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/ • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/ • Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/ • Presentation Boss on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/ • Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss

We're having a chat for episode fifty-five of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Today we have on the show the very first presentation skills coach that Kate ever had as a mentor. Gerald is a unique individual with a presence both as a presentation coach, a successful YouTube series and his expertise of defusing dangerous and hostile situations. All that gets brought together today in this show that will be super beneficial to anyone giving presentations or facilitating workshops. Not to mention he's also not afraid to have a laugh, follow a tangent and generally have a good time. He also manages to make Kate and Thomas slightly uncomfortable and as promised, push buttons. As a result of this deep conversation, we have a little bit longer episode than normal, with all the good stuff left in. Pull up a chair, headphones and listen in to another communication expert because at some point everyone will have a disruptive person appear in an audience or in our workshops. About Our Guest Gerald Pauschmann is the guy who will push your buttons to ensure you only get told the facts about how people behave under extremely stressfull situations. He has delivered dynamic presentations to the corporate world, in countries including the United States of America, Canada, Fiji, New Zealand, PNG, Honiara and Malaysia. In the past five years, he has been the guest speaker at 60 national conferences and specialises in providing an understanding of human behaviour in the business context. What You'll Learn • How and where Gerald and Kate started their speaking careers • The psychology and motivation of disruptive audience members • Exactly how Gerald recommends defusing difficult audiences before things get bad • Concentration habits of listeners you ought to be aware of • Similarities between dealing with children, and dealing with adults • The power of using questions • Considerations for the opening of your presentation Mentioned In The Show • Find Gerald online • Gerald's cider skit video Resources and Links • Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au • The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/ • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/ • Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/ • Presentation Boss on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/ • Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss

Malcolm Gladwell, celebrated author of 'Blink' and TED Talk speaker, dives into the fascinating interplay between choice, happiness, and even spaghetti sauce. He shares mind-blowing insights from the evolution of food marketing, championing diversity in consumer preferences. The discussion reveals the power of effective presentation, including the importance of engaging storytelling, strategic humor, and visual delivery. Listeners learn how relatable metaphors can enhance understanding and why acknowledging individual differences is key to success.

The hosts celebrate a year of podcasting by sharing insights on mastering presentation skills. They dive into planning your message and audience, designing impactful visuals, and delivering them authentically. The discussion emphasizes the dangers of bullet points and champions meaningful data visualization. They also touch on the importance of preparation, both in content and physical delivery, fostering a genuine connection with the audience. Plus, there’s a helpful guide for practicing effectively to leave a lasting impression!

Listen in, bosses, to episode fifty-two of the Presentation Boss Podcast. We love speaking with people who are great at speaking and love speaking. We were lucky enough to be introduced to today's guest and suggested to have him on our podcast. He already hosts one of Kate and Thomas' favourite podcasts and has been mentioned by a few of our previous guests. This was another episode where we had to edit out longer pauses of Kate and Thomas being very lost in thought and concentration with the value and ideas that Jay Baer was bringing. He specialises in customer experience, marketing and of course, talk triggers. We have a few laughs along the way and you'll definitely find value here too. About Our Guest Jay Baer, CSP, CPAE has spent 25 years in digital marketing and customer experience, consulting for more than 700 companies His new book, Talk Triggers, is the complete guide to creating customers using strategic, operational differentiators that compel word of mouth. In the best companies, the customers do the marketing. Talk Triggers is the instruction manual for making businesses grow with customer conversation. He's also an avid tequila collector, and a certified barbecue judge. What You'll Learn • Why the ability to present well is so important • What Jay Baer means by a 'Talk Trigger' • The importance of being known for one thing • How being good enough at speaking isn't good enough to continue speaking • Why good stories aren't necessarily big stories • Interesting lessons and learnings from reverse-engineering signature stories • As your professional speaking progresses, is content or delivery more important Mentioned In The Show • Jay Baer's talktriggers.com • Jay Baer's convinceandconvert.com • Jay Baer's jaybaer.com • Jay Baer's podcast Standing Ovation • The Presentation Boss Podcast episode 44 with Phil M Jones • The Presentation Boss Podcast episode 32 with Matthew Dicks Resources and Links • Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au • The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/ • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/ • Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/ • Presentation Boss on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/ • Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss