We have Don Colliver with us today. Don teaches popular public speaking courses internally at Google and around the world and speaks professionally for Fortune 500 companies including Adobe, Cisco, and Medtronic. He has performed with the Blue Man Group, toured internationally as a theatrical Google clown for contemporary circus Spiegel World, and is listed in the Cirque du Soleil performer database.

In this episode, Don discusses how graphic design can be taken into account when creating engaging corporate events. He shares four ways that graphic designers can engage their audiences: by acknowledging something the audience is doing; breaking the fourth wall; providing helpful information; and reaching milestones on platforms such as Apple podcasts or Spotify.

Tune in to this episode and learn about the art and impact of public speaking!

Highlights:

(01:28)  What it’s like performing with the Blue Man Group

(03:35) ​​ What public speaking courses are Googlers taking?

(04:50) How has Don’s clown experience impacted his approach to public speaking more specifically?

(07:04) What things is Don looking for before choosing to do a course?

(08:45) Why is transformational public speaking impactful?

(16:38) How do people get into public speaking classes?

(19:45) How can trade show marketers or internal corporate marketing departments find superstar tradeshow speakers?

(21:43) What are some ways that people within the same booth space can encourage audience engagement?

(24:06) Don’s experience in a book reading at the NewNow Creative Event and Community Center California

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Don’s Book:  Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence: Colliver, Don: 9798986276731: Amazon.com: Books

Website: doncolliver.com

LinkedIn: Don Colliver - Instructional Designer and Facilitator - GoogleArts | LinkedIn

Twitter: Don Colliver (@doncolliver) / Twitter

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How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth