Welcome to episode 11 Presentation Boss Podcast, a conversation with an expert. Thomas and Kate have a conversation with Julian Mather. His zone of specialised knowledge is in how to use video to communicate in your business. He has the credibility, understanding and experience to back it up too! We've known Julian for many years and admire both his depth of knowledge in the video space, his passion for the topic when speaking on and off stage and also, his life experience which he is not stingy with. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting down with Julian and we're sure you'll enjoy listening along. About Our Guest Julian Mather has seen the world through many lenses. • Through a telescopic sight as an army sniper • Through the TV lens as a globe trotting cameraman for ABCTV, National Geographic, BBC and Discovery • Through smoke and mirrors as a professional magician He's travelled far but his longest journeys have been from: • behind the camera to in front of it • from public servant to entrepreneur • from stutterer to professional speaker He now shares why - as a world class videographer - the only camera he owns is a smartphone and how this pocket-sized TV station will revolutionise the way you make your business videos. Julian now guides people on their journey to creating 21st-century video and becoming 21st-century learners: two essential business skills for the coming decade. What You'll Learn • The four industrial revolutions and what it means for knowledge and skills • Our interface to the brave new world of communication • Why we may struggle to like how we look and sound on video • Where to start with getting you and your business on video • The difference between making business videos, and making videos for virality • A strategy for making an easy, expert series of videos • What your video should say and exactly how it should be structured • The efficiency hack we can learn from broadcast television • How long should your videos be • The growth of confidence earned by being on your feet, speaking • The importance of hands in communication and you need them on video • An important checklist for mentally preparing yourself before filming • The people to watch to learn brilliant video techniques • The learning opportunity and concept that is the footpath university Mentioned In The Show • Pink Sheets by Matt Church: https://www.pinksheetprocess.com/get-the-book • Julian Mather's website: http://www.julianmather.com/ Resources and Links • Learn more from Julian: http://www.julianmather.com/ • 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 Quotes From This Episode • "Communication was my path into the future" • "Communication is absolutely critical now as we're coming into the fourth industrial revolution" • "The ability communication is incredibly important for your future" • "The average household has 17 devices connected to the internet" • "More people in the world own a smartphone than a toothbrush" • "We all need to learn to communicate better and video is ...

Tina Fey, the award-winning comedian and beloved creator of classics like 30 Rock, takes center stage with her insightful breakdown of her acceptance speech for the Mark Twain Prize. The conversation dives into her masterful blend of humor and sincerity, illustrating how she gracefully addresses tension while honoring those who paved the way for her career. Hosts explore the art of relatable storytelling and audience engagement, making it clear that a great acceptance speech is as much about gratitude as it is about entertaining.

Let's talk about PowerPoint! It's episode nine of The Presentation Boss Podcast! Visual communication is an important consideration for any presentation. So naturally we've been drawn to this conversation (at times heated) about whether or not this headline about Jeff Bezos banning PowerPoint in Amazon Management meetings is admirable or a potential mistake. Having listened closely to many podcasts, read loads of articles and stayed across the arguments, thoughts and information we have our own belief about how PowerPoint should be used and not used in presentations. We even include a few tips and a bit of psychology that we know to be true too. What You'll Learn • Jeff Bezos has banned PowerPoint and what he expects to happen instead and why • Why stories and narrative work so strongly and how they can benefit presentations • Can PowerPoint be used to help tell a story? • The three pillars of rhetoric; what they are and why you must consider them • Bullet points don't work - but who out there disagrees and uses them anyway • The redundancy effect and how it can work against you, or work for you • What is the practical definition of 'death by PowerPoint' • The reason PowerPoint gets used poorly • Why banning PowerPoint verges on homogenisation of presentations and begins to remove expression of personality • The emotional impact of visual communication in presentations • Appealing to learning styles in meetings Resources and Links • Presentation Boss on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/ • Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/ • Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/ • The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/ • Email us! podcast@presentationboss.com.au Quotes From This Episode • "This is about understanding that you're communicating with humans, who have emotions" • "We are a visual creature and visuals are much more powerful than text or language alone" • "Storytelling is king.. and bullet points suck" • "PowerPoint doesn't suck, bad PowerPoint sucks!" • "You've still got the same driver behind the wheel, so the outcome is going to be the same" • "Don't ban the software, educate your people on how to use it better" • "A presentation without PowerPoint is oftentimes less tolerable than a presentation with PowerPoint" • "Making you stand out more and having a better delivered message could come from having a brilliant, well thought out, mindful PowerPoint that's just simply better than the standard PowerPoint" • "PowerPoint exists to do some of the work for you" • "As presenters we can say words, we need to show the audience what we can't say" • "There's a holistic view here on how do we best serve the team's learning styles"

We're at episode 8 of the Presentation Boss Podcast, and it's time for another guest. Kate and Thomas are having a conversation with a friend of ours, Katrina Roberts, about her zone of genius being in drama and speech. We have recently heard her talk a few times about presence, confidence and self-awareness and knew we had to share her wisdom with you! This episode features a lot of Katrina sharing her wisdom while Thomas and Kate sit in near silence listening to her explain these nebulous concepts in a simple form all while sharing her tips and stories in the field. We could listen to Katrina for days and so we've got a longer episode than normal; but she's worth it! There is so much information here to help you ensure you maintain an audience focus when presenting. About Our Guest Katrina Roberts has been teaching speech and drama for over eight years, with extensive experience both as a teacher and a performer. She is a registered teacher with a Graduate Diploma from USQ, who is also qualified with a Licentiate Diploma in Drama and Performance (LDPA) from the AMEB, a Graduate Certificate of Voice Studies from the Victorian College of Arts and an Associate Diploma (ATCL Teaching - Speech and Drama) from Trinity College London. She received Barbara Sisley awards for achieving the highest mark in QLD for her AMEB Associate and Licentiate Diploma examinations. Katrina is also a UQ graduate and holds a Bachelor of Journalism and Arts, majoring in Drama and Writing. She has worked for national talent agencies directing acting and modelling courses for new talent, and regularly prepares students for drama school, theatre and film auditions. Katrina is a Committee member of the Communication, Speech and Performance Teachers Inc. What You'll Learn • The way Katrina gets paid to speak • Why the ability to communicate is important even from a young adult age • How Katrina gets even the most terrified speakers to perform again and again • The universal speaking truths that apply to all age and all education levels • What speaking presence is and what it looks like • The international speaking presence expert with ideas worth discussing • How presence, audience focus and energy are intertwined • The three circles of presence and the two types of presenter that are difficult to listen to • The steps to take and mindset to have to bring about presence from the stage • Why feeling comfortable and yourself is most important • How charisma correlates to confidence, presence and authority • Vulnerability and the role in plays in being liked as a speaker • The three elements to speaking well • Why we shouldn't be so focused on 'ticking the boxes'. Mentioned In The Show • Patsy Rodenburg: http://www.patsyrodenburg.com Resources and Links • Email Katrina at: Katrina.Roberts@ahs.qld.edu.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 Quotes From This Episode • "I like to feel like I've made a difference, even in a small way" • "Communication skills infiltrate every aspect of how they operate in the world" • "Everything we do involves other people and communicating in some aspect with them" • "There are universal truths we need to address" • "Making sure that...

Delve into the art of engaging presentations! Discover how Joe Smith’s unique use of a simple prop—paper towels—transforms a mundane topic into an insightful and interactive experience. Learn strategies for audience involvement and the power of non-verbal persuasion. Hear why statistics can be impactful and how humor enhances retention. This breakdown showcases the strength of demonstration techniques and leaves you rethinking your approach to public speaking.

Explore effective strategies to conquer the jitters before speaking in public! Learn how to transform nervous energy into excitement and master calming breathing techniques. Discover the power of small wins to build confidence over time. Hear insights about the psychological aspects of fear and how to prepare without overthinking. With actionable steps and relatable stories, you can embrace the stage like a pro!

For episode five of the Presentation Boss Podcast, Kate and Thomas are having a conversation with a special guest. Three on the show, so it must be a tripodcast, right? We got a friend of ours, Colin Williams to sit down and have a chat to us about his philosophy in two key areas of speaking. The first is all about how to ensure your audience has the mental real estate to listen to and absorb what it is you have to say. And the good news is, it's fun to do. He then discusses how to make yourself stand out from every other 'speaker' in the world, how to be memorable and authentic to yourself. Plus, he plays the guitar for us! About Our Guest Who is Colin Williams? Colin makes his living operating in the field of workplace training, but that is not who he is. He is a writer, poet, musician and filmmaker with a lifelong passion for communication. His entry into the public speaking sphere occurred six years ago when he decided to try his hand at stand-up comedy. He worked hard at the craft and enjoyed every minute, but he wanted more. Due to his enthusiasm and intense dedication to the art of oratory, he soon became a highly regarded, compelling and inspiring speaker. Colin has lived an interesting and eventful life and uses his stories, insights and humour to create speeches that engage, entertain and influence audiences. When asked who he is, Colin answers 'I am a storyteller'. What You'll Learn • How we met Colin through his presentation 'Purging and The Blue Note' • Exactly when the ability to communicate well is an important skill • What purging is and why it's a powerful tool. • What makes memorable teachers so memorable • How to create space in your audiences mind to absorb your message • Why humour can make you audience more receptive to serious information • How you can use contrast from humour to serious subject • What is a Blue Note • How to find what makes you stand out from the crowd • Where to find your very own Blue Note • Why a guitar makes even an astronaut unique among his peers • Kate and Thomas' personal blue notes • What Colin believes will make you a great speaker Mentioned In The Show • Sir Ken Robinson TEDTalk 'Do Schools Kill Creativity': https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity • Chris Hadfield Speech Breakdown on this podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/e02/ Resources and Links • Email Colin at: colmwilliams@hotmail.com • 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 Quotes From This Episode • "I'm going to give this a go, but if I'm gonna give it a go, I'm gonna give it a proper go" • "The ability to communicate.. is not important unless you want to have your opinions heard, unless you want to go to your grave with a great idea, unless you've got nothing to say" • "When people have a good laugh, they forget all their worries" • "For the first 17 minutes of a 20 minute talk, I just did stand up.. getting them in the right frame of mind for a 3 minute talk" • "They're laughing and then you hit them with something serious and it's all the more serious for the fact they've just been laughing" • "It's not about you getting the message out, it's about them getting the message in" • "There are...

It's episode four of The Presentation Boss Podcast! Your hosts Kate and Thomas are interested in the speaking groups available to the public. Some have strict entry requirements, some focus on business elements, others are for those wanting to tackle the fear of public speaking. So, they want to explore and discuss them over time. This week, Toastmasters International. Kate and Thomas have both been members of Toastmasters in Brisbane for about ten years each. And it was through Toastmasters that they met a couple of years ago. Between them they have been members of 9 different clubs, built 3 new clubs and each has held all club officer roles, been to the District level of speaking contests and been Division Directors. So, it is safe to say they know what they're talking about.. and are deep tragics of the organisation. But what does Toastmasters offer to the average member. What can you expect to get out of the organisation? Should you consider giving it a go? And what will you certainly not get from this speaking organisation? What You'll Learn • What is Toastmasters? • Who joins Toastmasters and what they are looking for • An insight on the education program of Toastmasters • What you can expect from membership • The speaking skills Toastmasters will teach you better than any other organisation • The limitation of what you'll learn at Toastmasters • Thomas' wingspan length • Exactly what happens at a meeting from week to week • How time and verbal feedback brings strength to meetings • How often and how much a member would speak in front of the club • Who provides the mentoring and expertise within each club • The experience in the wider organisation, outside of your local club • The big question; what it costs! Both in money and time Mentioned In The Show • Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/ • Find a Toastmasters club near you: https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club Resources and Links • Presentation Boss on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/ • Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/ • Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/ • The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/ Quotes From This Episode • "We are both members, have been for ten years each.. and to be frank we probably have a lot of bias towards [Toastmasters]" • "[Toastmasters] will take you from someone who avoids, dislikes and maybe even hates speaking to someone who is comfortable speaking" • "[Toastmasters] will make you a good speaker" • "[Toastmasters] kills the terror associated with public speaking" • "People are there to non-judgementally watch, give you time to [practice] what you've gotta do, and they will give honest, helpful and positive feedback" • "That's a big pro of the organisation, there is such a mix of ideas and perspectives and interests that it can suit anyone" • "There is always something more"

It's episode three of The Presentation Boss Podcast! Your hosts Kate and Thomas are this week talking about how humour can benefit any presentation. They chat about the benefits of humour, how to find humour and how to add humour to your next presentation. We all like to be seen as humorous, funny or at least entertaining when we're presenting from stage. But it can be hard to find the entertainment value, especially in corporate presentations. So this episode aims to tackle those challenges and yes, there are some terrible jokes of our own thrown in too! Bonus! In the recording is Kate's 11 day old baby. There may or may not be small squeaks and soft murmurs from him in the background. What You'll Learn • Why you want to use humour in your presentations • How you can start using humour if you don't think you're particularly naturally funny • The reasons audiences will like you more if you use humour • Do informative presentations even need humour? • Shouldn't we be concerned that humour is exclusive to serious content? • What to be aware of with self-deprecating humour • The different types of humour and which to use with your audience • Who in the room you could poke friendly fun at • How to start adding humour when I don't think I have the funny skill • Leveraging existing humour for your own benefit • When in your presentation to add humour • A lesson in humour from Steve Irwin • How an engineer used humour to boost meeting attendance • How to emulate others in the creative process Mentioned In The Show • Dr. Jamie Seymour talks about Steve Irwin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twyoQ8LWatU • Andrew Tarvin TEDx Talk 'The Skill of Humor': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdZAMSyn_As Resources and Links • Presentation Boss on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/ • Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/ • Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/ • The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/ Quotes From This Episode • "There is nothing we don't enjoy more, when it is more entertaining" • "The more your audience likes you, the more effective you're going to be in communicating your message to them" • "When you're speaking, you have an opportunity and an obligation to try to entertain" • "Whenever you're making [self-deprecating] humour, make it about yourself, but not about your expertise in the field on which you're talking at the moment" • "Stay in your lane" • "It got people's attention, you've now got people listening for the next silly thing he might say" • "There's a lot of scope, no matter what industry you're in, to use a bit of humour" • "There's certainly no rule that you need to write all of your own jokes or humour or anecdotes" • "Get going, then get good"

Boom! Episode two of The Presentation Boss Podcast! Your hosts Kate and Thomas are experienced not only as speakers, but also as presentation coaches. They love finding the strengths and weaknesses in a presentation and explaining why they work or need to be considered. And so, we will feature on this podcast break downs of existing talks. To begin with we're going with a talk Thomas loves from Canadian astronaut and past Commander of the International Space Station, retired Colonel Chris Hadfield and his 2014 TED Talk 'What I Learned From Going Blind in Space'. What You'll Learn • A great way to continually improve your speaking skills • One way of beginning your speech with intrigue • Telling a long story with careful selection of details to include • A little bit of what it's like to go to space • How to use your voice to build pace and momentum in a story • Letting pause relieve the audience after a moment of tension • How revealing your emotions can be more effective than trying to describe a situation • How the use of first or second person language influences a story • Whether or not you should walk into a spiderweb in Australia • An example of an anchor to communicate a foreign concept to your audience • How careless use of language idioms can cause confusion • The way specificity can boost humour • Using selective colloquial language to make your speech more accessible and relateable • Brilliant and not-so-brilliant examples of use of video visuals • Serving the audience for their satisfaction Mentioned In The Show • Chris Hadfield | What I Learned From Going Blind in Space: https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_hadfield_what_i_learned_from_going_blind_in_space Resources and Links • Presentation Boss on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/ • Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/ • Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/ • The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/ Quotes From This Episode • "We believe if you want to improve you speaking, a great way is to watch plenty of other speeches, and to think about what does and doesn't work" • "He's put in just enough detail that we can follow along with whats happening but not too much that it's boring, unnecessary or tedious" • "..Then he talks about something which is relatable to all of us here on earth, which is a fear of .. spiders. This actually sets a little anchor around that idea of practicing something until it becomes not scary" • "It's a bit of a joke that plays on the ridiculousness of the situation" • "I love what he does with his voice here" • "Quite nice that he appreciates the appreciation of the audience"