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SNAPSHOTS: Delivery Matters with Johnny and Rachael
Most salespeople and presenters spend the vast majority of their time crafting the perfect words — yet research shows words account for just 7% of the impression you make. In this episode, Johnny and Rachel unpack what actually moves an audience: the vocal tools, physical presence, and delivery choices that determine whether your message lands or gets lost.
Key Takeaways
Delivery is your product. Your audience never experiences your preparation — only your performance. Words account for just 7% of the impression you make. Invest in your voice and physicality the same way you invest in your content.
Emphasis changes meaning. The same sentence with different stress points carries an entirely different message. Knowing which words to land — and landing them deliberately — is one of the most powerful tools a communicator has.
Vary pace, volume, and energy. Monotone delivery kills engagement. Using contrast — fast and slow, loud and quiet — signals what matters and keeps your audience present throughout.
Practice in real conditions. Recording yourself, rehearsing in the actual room, and practising when you're not at your best are what build real composure when it counts.
Your opening is your most valuable 30 seconds. Skip the pleasantries. Start with the insight, the provocation, or the outcome. Most presenters lead with their name and title — the ones who land lead with their message.
Every physical choice sends a signal. Chin angle, phone placement, eye contact distribution, hands in pockets — these small choices add up to the overall impression you create, often before you've said a word.
Always design for the audience, not for yourself. The most common mistake in presenting is making choices based on what feels comfortable. High performers consistently ask: what does this person need to hear, see, and feel in order to move?
Follow Johnny Lee on LinkedIn
Follow Rachael Valtwies on LinkedIn
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About Psyche of Sales: Snapshots
This short-form segment is designed to run regularly alongside the Psyche of Sales long-form interviews, offering fast, focused episodes that unpack the real conversations happening inside sales teams. Each Snapshot episode draws on live client work and field experience, spotlighting one core topic, challenge, or skill — all in under 20 minutes. These episodes are designed to provide you with insights you can apply immediately, regardless of your industry or level of experience.
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By Johnny LeeMost salespeople and presenters spend the vast majority of their time crafting the perfect words — yet research shows words account for just 7% of the impression you make. In this episode, Johnny and Rachel unpack what actually moves an audience: the vocal tools, physical presence, and delivery choices that determine whether your message lands or gets lost.
Key Takeaways
Delivery is your product. Your audience never experiences your preparation — only your performance. Words account for just 7% of the impression you make. Invest in your voice and physicality the same way you invest in your content.
Emphasis changes meaning. The same sentence with different stress points carries an entirely different message. Knowing which words to land — and landing them deliberately — is one of the most powerful tools a communicator has.
Vary pace, volume, and energy. Monotone delivery kills engagement. Using contrast — fast and slow, loud and quiet — signals what matters and keeps your audience present throughout.
Practice in real conditions. Recording yourself, rehearsing in the actual room, and practising when you're not at your best are what build real composure when it counts.
Your opening is your most valuable 30 seconds. Skip the pleasantries. Start with the insight, the provocation, or the outcome. Most presenters lead with their name and title — the ones who land lead with their message.
Every physical choice sends a signal. Chin angle, phone placement, eye contact distribution, hands in pockets — these small choices add up to the overall impression you create, often before you've said a word.
Always design for the audience, not for yourself. The most common mistake in presenting is making choices based on what feels comfortable. High performers consistently ask: what does this person need to hear, see, and feel in order to move?
Follow Johnny Lee on LinkedIn
Follow Rachael Valtwies on LinkedIn
Follow EnableIQ on LinkedIn
About Psyche of Sales: Snapshots
This short-form segment is designed to run regularly alongside the Psyche of Sales long-form interviews, offering fast, focused episodes that unpack the real conversations happening inside sales teams. Each Snapshot episode draws on live client work and field experience, spotlighting one core topic, challenge, or skill — all in under 20 minutes. These episodes are designed to provide you with insights you can apply immediately, regardless of your industry or level of experience.