On this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Mike Pacchione. Mike is a speaking expert who helps presenters find their voice on stage. (Hint: putting yourself in your speech, while scary, is a bit of a secret weapon for making your speech memorable.)

Mike has worked with more than 10,000 speakers from companies all over the world, including giants like Google, Nike, Microsoft, Starbucks and the NSA.

I’ve known make for several years now and I look to him whenever I’m putting a talk or presentation together. I wanted to bring him to the program to not only share with you some of his best tactics and tips that will help you present your ideas and insights well, but also to remind me of what I need to do in order to do the same. After listening to this episode you’ll be able to take Mike’s knowledge and experience and apply it to your presentations so you’ll be able to confidently deliver them in a way that leaves your audience wanting more.

Talking Points

Why is making the assumption that because you have improvisational skills that you can nail a talk a really bad idea?

How much time should someone take into consideration while making a presentation?

This is what made Mike decide that he wanted to give talks and help other people with their talks full-time

How do you balance knowing your stuff but not coming off too prepared or monotone – or looking like you dont know your stuff and are all just “show”?

Is there such a thing as too many talks?

This is how Mike is constructing his time, now that he’s running his own business and has a child

What does a typical day look like for Mike?

Some thoughtful tools and tips that Mike shares for presenters to use to their advantage

Does Mike recommend eating before going on stage?

What advice do you give people when they know they have a talk at a time during the day that isn’t ideal?

We talk about being the talk that wraps up an event or conference and what you should do if you find yourself in that slot

Here’s the one piece of advice Mike would give someone who is giving a presentation

Quote

“I always tell people they should feel like the presenter is a friend.“

Helpful Links

The Productivityist Podcast #197: Getting Back to Happy with Marc and Angel Chernoff

Time Management Ninja: 21 Rules for More Time and Less Stress in Your Life | Craig Jarrow

Pre-order my new book TimeCrafting: A Better Way to Get the Right Things Done

Amy Porterfield’s Podcast: A Week in the Life (7 Days Behind-the-Scenes with Amy)

Help for Your Upcoming Presentation (I Know You’re Nervous) | Pat Flynn

World’s Most Popular TED Speaker, Ken Robinson, Shares 5 Secrets Of Giving A Great Speech | BI

The Grinder is the year’s funniest new show | Vox (from 2015, show was cancelled far too soon)

Subscribe to TimeCraftingTV

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing | Daniel Pink

Sterling K. Brown Explains His “No Gym” Workout | Men’s Health

StoryBrand | Donald Miller

Aqua Notes Water Proof Note Pad

The Productivityist Podcast #161: Overlap with Sean McCabe

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My CreativeLive Course from 2014: Time Management 101

Breakthrough Play | Gary Ware

Your Job is to Make Art – Seth Godin at ConvertKit Craft & Commerce 2017

MikeTalks.co

The Productivityist Podcast Pick of the Week: The Rework Podcast

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