Think Deeply, Speak Simply

Crafting a keynote speech can be a daunting undertaking, but also a career changing event. It's part preparation, and part performance, infused with inspiration. But how do we nail it, especially if it's our first opportunity? In this episode, we hear from Toastmasters 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking, Ramona Smith.

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Storytelling is a powerful tool in business communication. Stories help us connect with each other in a way that no other medium can, which allows us to emotionally connect with our audience and make our messages more memorable. In this episode, we hear from our guests Gabrielle Dolan, an international bestselling author and keynote speaker, followed by Nish Parkar, Cisco's Culture Ambassador.

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In this episode, we explore the best practices behind the art and science of making expert presentations, and looking like a pro while doing so. Our guests, David JP Phillips, a Business Storytelling Expert and the Founder of HeadGain Academy, and Faisal Masud, the CEO of fabric, share their expertise and walk us through how to engage the audience whether we're on stage or pitching to investors.

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Having conversations that matter means that we are talking about meaningful issues, in a purposeful way, with people that can make a difference. These are the conversations that change the world, where both parties feel heard and understood, and something significant changes as a result of the exchange. In this episode, we hear from author, TEDx speaker, radio host, and award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee; followed by Susan Scott, the Chief Growth Officer at PBS North Carolina.

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Knowing our audience is key to identifying how we communicate our message. This means that we will have to be strategic with our presentation skills if we want to effectively communicate a highly technical message to a non-technical audience while being understood and remembered.

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Communicating innovation is more than just announcing breakthroughs. It's all about how we interact with employees, creating an environment in which all can thrive, and the values that we uphold. For Dennis, it is building trust, providing value, and showing respect. For Brandy, it is building the culture of the company, being able to do crazy things together, and forming deep connections with each other.

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Our body language, tone of voice, and facial expression all work together to convey more than the words we choose to speak.. Yet most of our body language is reactive and non-deliberate. Today's guests teach us how to be intentional about our non-verbal communication, and why we should place more emphasis on what our bodies say than what our mouths speak.

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Visual storytelling is more than painting pictures in our audiences' minds. It is the ability to evoke emotions and motivate people to action. In this episode, Dan Roam and Moupali Das teach us how to craft our story and deliver it effectively to keep our audiences engaged, excited, and asking for more.

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Great transformations start with effective communication. The aim of purposeful communication is to inspire action from a deep emotional connection. Today's guests, Billy Shore, founder of Share Our Strength, and Kathleen Owens, Private and Nonprofit Board Member, teach how to master the art communicating with purpose and leverage it to create the changes you want to see in the world.

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The role of sound, and its impact on how our audience listens when we present, affects us all in significant yet different ways. Today's guests discuss the importance that sound has on how our audience receives our words, and how to leverage core competencies to keep your audience captivated.

Brought to you by Prezent and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra.