Ella Al-Shamahi, a paleoanthropologist and National Geographic explorer, dives into the uncharted territories of scientific discovery. She shares gripping stories from her research in Yemen, highlighting the urgent need for exploration in politically tense environments. The conversation covers Ella's impactful presentation techniques, including the power of visuals and personal anecdotes. The hosts dissect her confident delivery and the humor woven into serious topics, demonstrating the delicate balance required in effective storytelling.

Episode FIFTY of The Presentation Boss Podcast is set for launch! The big five-oh! We're pretty excited to reach this milestone and while we had planned a special episode here, we felt that it was far more important to share the tools most needed at this time. We're in the middle of the greatest 'working from home' experiment and aware the skills needed to effectively facilitate online are suddenly needed. Kate and Thomas have been presenting online and building the skills for years, so we want to share what we know to be true when it comes to getting started with keeping control and direction of online meetings. With remote staff, it's important to stay in touch and maintain as much normalcy as possible. Today we cover 6 key topics that you can implement for effective online meetings. What We Cover 2:36 - Setting intent and creating an agenda for your meeting 4:52 - Setting up your environment for success and authority 8:06 - Holding control and setting the expectations of participants 14:20 - Voice and body language considerations through a webcam 16:11 - Injecting interaction into your meetings for increased engagement and attention 17:25 - Quick, easy and effective slide design for use during a meeting 20:54 - Where to go for some more support with implementation of online meeting facilitation skills Mentioned in the Show • Our ongoing free webinars on How to Maintain Control in Effective Online Meetings 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

Come on in and join us for episode forty-nine of The Presentation Boss Podcast! Today's guest is proudly 4' 10.5" tall but every time we've heard or seen her present she oozes both energy, fun and positivity. You're guaranteed to have a laugh but also to be challenged, presented with new ideas and have no choice but to think. We are so excited to have Neen James on the podcast, a fellow Australian currently living in Florida. Her topics of systems, contextual models and attention are three big concepts that anyone presenting should be considering, if not mastering. This was a fun recording across time zones and we know you'll find super value in this conversation. About Our Guest Neen James is the author of Folding Time and Attention Pays™. She has been named one of the Top 30 Leadership Speakers by Global Guru several years in a row because of her work with companies including Viacom, Comcast, and Abbot Pharmaceuticals among others. Neen's quick-witted boundless energy offers powerful strategies to pay attention to what matters so you can get more done and create more significant moments at work, and home. Neen engages, educates, entertains, and delivers real-world solutions that apply in your organization, home, and community. She also provides one-on-one consulting in a variety of leadership topics. What You'll Learn • How to ensure you gain and maintain the attention of your audience • How to set and maintain authority when you're not what people are expecting • What are the communication barriers between countries and languages • Exactly what a contextual model is and how it vastly boosts comprehension and communication of your knowledge • Where to start if you want to include contextual models in your presentations • What Neen believes separates a great speaker from an awesome speaker Mentioned In The Show • Neen James' website • Episode 40: Being a Professional Speaker with Grant Baldwin • All of Matt Church's free, online books 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

In this insightful discussion, Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, shares his alarming foresight from a 2015 TED Talk on pandemic preparedness. The hosts analyze his powerful use of storytelling and visual aids that brings urgency to the topic. They delve into the risks posed by infectious diseases and critique the global health system's readiness. Gates' call for proactive measures and investment in health infrastructure highlights the importance of understanding and preparing for future outbreaks.

Folks, it's episode forty-six of The Presentation Boss Podcast! We nearly always gets questions about how to best present to camera. What should you know about videoing yourself for the purpose of Facebook or LinkedIn lives, webinars, online courses, videos for your website or even videos to send to your network and contacts. In this episode we share exactly what the differences are when it comes to giving a presentation through a camera or webcam. We cover topics such as how to engage your audience, how to look and feel great in front of the camera, tricks for when the camera is rolling, how to constantly improve your videos and the equipment you need to get started. What You'll Learn • Why you'd choose to create videos • How to engage your audiences attention • The presentation skills that directly apply to presenting on camera • How to decide where you should shoot your videos • What you should wear on camera to appear professional • The five on-camera tricks to ensure you look and feel confident and in control • The simple equipment you need to get started (spoiler: you already have it all) Mentioned in the Show • Episode 44: How to Define and Refine Your Message • Episode 26: Using Your Voice with Elisa James • Episode 17: Communicating Your Personal Brand with Petra Zink • Episode 11: Smartphone Videos for Your Business with Julian Mather 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

It's a big one on episode forty-six of The Presentation Boss Podcast! When we started this podcast, we made a wish-list of guests we'd love to feature on the show that we would have to work towards. Phil M Jones (or PMJ as he's affectionately known by us) was top of Thomas' list and so he started working towards having PMJ on the show. An unexpected geographical opportunity arose and several months (or more) earlier than expected, we had the opportunity to meet with and record with PMJ. We enjoyed a two-hour conversation here in Brisbane and recorded over an hour of it for this show. We discussed business, podcasting and presentation skills. The excitement is real, but so is the value in this conversation. So listen in to hear Phil M Jones wisdom for the second time on the podcast - his specialty is in persuasion, motivation and having exactly the right words to say for when it matters most. About Our Guest Phil M. Jones has made it his life's work to demystify the sales process, reframe what it means to "sell" and help his audiences to learn new skills that empower confidence, overcome fears and instantaneously impact bottom line results. Author of five international best-selling books, and the youngest ever winner of coveted "British Excellence in Sales and Marketing Award", Phil is currently one of the most in-demand assets to companies worldwide. He is by no means your typical sales expert. With the experience of over 2,000 presentations in over 50 countries across five continents, Phil has a busy and active travel schedule. When not on the road, you will find him at home in New York City or in his peaceful retreat in Buckinghamshire, England. What You'll Learn • The importance of having the right words to say ahead of time, as opposed to just 'winging it' • Why you should always know the right thing to say at the right time, or #ExactlyWhatToSay • Changing your words can change your life, but not just in sales • How to internalise those key phrases and have them at the ready for when they're needed most • Why you should write a script for presentations, then potentially never use it. • The considerations for the characters you play during conversations • How to motivate your audience to adopt your ideas, or take action • The three-step process for widening the gap and creating a need for your audience • Considerations for the line between showing interest in people you want to have a conversation with, and being outright creepy. • How Phil M Jones prepares for a presentation PLUS what lead him to his current presentation style. • So, so, so much more! Mentioned In The Show • Phil M Jones on LinkedIn • Phil M Jones' website (which has links to where you can buy all of his books) • Dale Carnegie: How to Win Friends and Influence People • Phil M Jones: How to Persuade and Get Paid (Audible Original) 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:

Jane Harper, an acclaimed Australian author known for her gripping mystery novels, delves into the world of creativity and the writing process. She emphasizes that everyone can harness their creative control through practical skills. The hosts dissect her TED Talk, revealing the power of pauses in presentations and the importance of clarity in communication. They discuss overcoming nervousness and how structured practice can unlock creativity. Insights on audience engagement and avoiding jargon further deepen the conversation.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to episode forty-four of The Presentation Boss Podcast! In this episode we do a deep dive into the question 'what is the difference between a bad talk and a good talk'. We strongly believe that while many folk focus on the delivery, that the success of a presentation comes in the preparation. In this episode we look at the very first steps that will provide the greatest clarity to the presenter and the audience. Those two steps of analysing your audience, then articulating and refining your one key message. Kate and Thomas talk through exactly how you should go about this process. What You'll Learn • Why clarity is the most important aspect of any presentation • The questions to ask so you have a solid idea of your intended audience • How to distil your big ideas and topic into a single message • The question to ask to refine your message and make sure it is right • That you can download our Audience Definer and Message Refiner worksheets from our website! Mentioned in the Show • Audience Definer and Message Refiner Downloads 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

In this episode, humor consultant Andrew Tarvin, founder of Humor That Works and a sought-after speaker, shares his insights on integrating humor into presentations. He discusses whether humor and seriousness can coexist and explains the vital difference between comedy and humor. Andrew reveals how dabbling in stand-up can enhance presentation skills and introduces his 'MAP Method' to craft humor strategically. With anecdotes from his journey, including his transformation from a computer scientist to a humor engineer, the conversation is both enlightening and entertaining.

Julian Treasure, a renowned speaker and the mind behind one of the most watched TED Talks, delves into the art of effective communication. He highlights the power of a succinct three-word statement to grab attention. The discussion touches on the 'seven deadly sins of speaking' that hinder connection and the transformative 'HAIL' principles—honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love. Treasure offers insight into using vocal techniques to engage audiences and warns against overloading presentations with content, reminding listeners that clarity is key.