The Presentation Boss Podcast
By Presentation Boss
The Presentation Boss Podcast is all about the art and skill of presentations. Kate Norris and Thomas Krafft share and discuss tips, tools and strategies from their own, professional experience as well as interview other experts to help you present with clarity and confidence.
Whether you're tasked with your first-ever talk, interested to extend your current knowledge or looking to refine and broaden your skills, this is the podcast you need to plan, design and deliver your best presentation.
www.presentationboss.com.au/podcast
Whether you're tasked with your first-ever talk, interested to extend your current knowledge or looking to refine and broaden your skills, this is the podcast you need to plan, design and deliver your best presentation.
www.presentationboss.com.au/podcast
The Presentation Boss PodcastJun 12, 2020
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100. PowerPoint Magic to Make Your Audience Say "Wow, How Did You Do That!"
Celebrate episode one-hundred of The Presentation Boss Podcast! We've made it, folks, all the way to our goal of 100 weekly episodes of our podcast. A commitment to sharing the best skills, speeches and experts with you for nearly two years. And in this triple-digit episode, we are bringing some flair, ninja skills and hidden features of PowerPoint that will impress your audience (without distracting from your effective preparation).
Thomas spends a fair amount of time staying up-to-date with PowerPoint and finds a use for features that most don't even know about. This episode is best listened to if you can play along with PowerPoint in front of you while we walk you through seven secret PowerPoint tools that will make your presentation look creative, professional and have your audience asking you how you did that!
100th Episode Celebration Details:
Kate and Thomas will be inviting the guests from the show and having a little gathering in Brisbane. We understand travel is hard, but if you're a listener from Brisbane, we'd love to meet you.
Lock into your calendar the evening of 9 April. Join us for a drink in the beer garden of The Plough Inn, Southbank between 5:00pm and 7:00pm.
In This Episode:
• Kate and Thomas briefly discuss our milestone of reaching the centenary of episodes
• The best transition available that is under-used and makes slides not look like slides
• Where to natively find a massive resource of stock icons, photos and unconventional shapes
• How PowerPoint is implementing features from Canva, Google Slides and Prezi
• Adding and using 3D models to your slides
• The internal AI that will build your slides for you - in one click!
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Thomas spends a fair amount of time staying up-to-date with PowerPoint and finds a use for features that most don't even know about. This episode is best listened to if you can play along with PowerPoint in front of you while we walk you through seven secret PowerPoint tools that will make your presentation look creative, professional and have your audience asking you how you did that!
100th Episode Celebration Details:
Kate and Thomas will be inviting the guests from the show and having a little gathering in Brisbane. We understand travel is hard, but if you're a listener from Brisbane, we'd love to meet you.
Lock into your calendar the evening of 9 April. Join us for a drink in the beer garden of The Plough Inn, Southbank between 5:00pm and 7:00pm.
In This Episode:
• Kate and Thomas briefly discuss our milestone of reaching the centenary of episodes
• The best transition available that is under-used and makes slides not look like slides
• Where to natively find a massive resource of stock icons, photos and unconventional shapes
• How PowerPoint is implementing features from Canva, Google Slides and Prezi
• Adding and using 3D models to your slides
• The internal AI that will build your slides for you - in one click!
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Mar 23, 202130:02
99. Johnny Quinn on Audience Engagement; Online and Offline
It's the last of the double-digits here on episode ninety-nine of the Presentation Boss Podcast! This week we had a conversation with an expert from New Zealand on presentation skills, audience engagement and facilitation. He reached out to us after listening to the show, promising he had something to offer. And Johnny Quinn, the presentologist has loads to offer.
As it turns out, this conversation made immediate change to how Kate and Thomas present their workshops and masterclasses. We cover a lot of ground in this show, delving deep into not just why audience engagement is important, but what it means, and some actual tools to achieve it. Plus, how this translates to the online medium, and some techniques around the use of PowerPoint. It really tickles all our favourites!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
Raised and educated in Ireland, Johnny Quinn arrived in Dubai in 1996 determined to make the difference between presentations that fell flat, and those that sealed the deal. After several years with Philips Middle East he started AudienceAlive Dubai, and then in 2015, expanded the operation to beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand.
In 2015, Johnny added audiencealive.com to his worldwide portfolio and expanded his business to cover Australia and NZ. He understands you don't get a second chance to make a first impression, so wants your presentation to realise its full potential.
Since 2001, Johnny has provided custom presentation services for over 500 local and international clients resulting in over 25 000 slides and too many bullet points to count! Johnny's creativity and professional design experience will result in an effective presentation with impact.
What You'll Learn:
• What does 'audience engagement mean' and how to tell if you have it
• The techniques you can use to engage your audience and build interaction
• How to check you have your audience listening if your presenting online
• How we can use 'the wisdom of the room' to work smarter, and improve learning outcomes
• That one thing about PowerPoint, that if everyone knew, would do Johnny out of a job
• The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to presenting data and slides
• Some of the tools to build interaction into online meetings
Mentioned In The Show:
• Johnny Quinn's Website AudienceAlive.com
• James Surowiecki | The Wisdom of Crowds
• Presentology and Audience Engagement Solutions Download
• The Ultimate PowerPoint Guide Download
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn:
As it turns out, this conversation made immediate change to how Kate and Thomas present their workshops and masterclasses. We cover a lot of ground in this show, delving deep into not just why audience engagement is important, but what it means, and some actual tools to achieve it. Plus, how this translates to the online medium, and some techniques around the use of PowerPoint. It really tickles all our favourites!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
Raised and educated in Ireland, Johnny Quinn arrived in Dubai in 1996 determined to make the difference between presentations that fell flat, and those that sealed the deal. After several years with Philips Middle East he started AudienceAlive Dubai, and then in 2015, expanded the operation to beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand.
In 2015, Johnny added audiencealive.com to his worldwide portfolio and expanded his business to cover Australia and NZ. He understands you don't get a second chance to make a first impression, so wants your presentation to realise its full potential.
Since 2001, Johnny has provided custom presentation services for over 500 local and international clients resulting in over 25 000 slides and too many bullet points to count! Johnny's creativity and professional design experience will result in an effective presentation with impact.
What You'll Learn:
• What does 'audience engagement mean' and how to tell if you have it
• The techniques you can use to engage your audience and build interaction
• How to check you have your audience listening if your presenting online
• How we can use 'the wisdom of the room' to work smarter, and improve learning outcomes
• That one thing about PowerPoint, that if everyone knew, would do Johnny out of a job
• The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to presenting data and slides
• Some of the tools to build interaction into online meetings
Mentioned In The Show:
• Johnny Quinn's Website AudienceAlive.com
• James Surowiecki | The Wisdom of Crowds
• Presentology and Audience Engagement Solutions Download
• The Ultimate PowerPoint Guide Download
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn:
Mar 16, 202144:13
98. Speech Breakdown: Ignite Talk by Mark Cohen "How to Eat a Banana"
Hold on for episode ninety-eight of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Here we're listening to a talk from the internet and pausing as we go to evaluate, make comment and highlight what the presenter does. We're looking at a new type of speech; the Ignite Talk. A 5 minute speech where every 15 seconds the slides (which are prepared by the presenter) automatically advance. And we're familiar with this talk, as Thomas has given one himself.
This is a fast-paced style of speaking. And this particular example is a beautiful execution of the style. In fact, it's such a clear message and concise delivery that Thomas and Kate both use the message in their vocabulary and training. And both of them think it's one of their favourite talks of all time. It's not without flaws though, and comments are made about pace and language choices. Lots to learn and listen to here! And spoiler alert, the talk isn't really about eating bananas.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• Exactly what an Ignite Talk is, and that time Thomas presented one too
• How opening with a story builds interest and grabs attention
• The difference in preparation between a 10-minute talk, and a 5-minute talk
• Being careful to align language and humour use to the audience
• Use of explicit language in a talk; if and when it is ever appropriate
• Why your conclusion should be the most powerful part of your speech, and how.
Watch It Yourself:
• Mark Cohen | How to Eat a Banana
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
This is a fast-paced style of speaking. And this particular example is a beautiful execution of the style. In fact, it's such a clear message and concise delivery that Thomas and Kate both use the message in their vocabulary and training. And both of them think it's one of their favourite talks of all time. It's not without flaws though, and comments are made about pace and language choices. Lots to learn and listen to here! And spoiler alert, the talk isn't really about eating bananas.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• Exactly what an Ignite Talk is, and that time Thomas presented one too
• How opening with a story builds interest and grabs attention
• The difference in preparation between a 10-minute talk, and a 5-minute talk
• Being careful to align language and humour use to the audience
• Use of explicit language in a talk; if and when it is ever appropriate
• Why your conclusion should be the most powerful part of your speech, and how.
Watch It Yourself:
• Mark Cohen | How to Eat a Banana
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Mar 09, 202121:33
97. How to Crush Your Fears and Stop Avoiding Speaking Up
Let's kick off episode ninety-seven of The Presentation Boss Podcast! A few weeks ago, Kate had a conversation at a social function and spoke to two individuals who confessed they avoid speaking and presenting at all costs, even though they know it holds their careers back. Naturally, she asked some deeper questions and found the reasons, fears and excuses they have that have them avoiding speaking up.
That list of fears is five common reasons both Kate and Thomas hear frequently. And while they are real in the mind of some people, we know that they are constructs, and sometimes just an excuse. Speaking can be hard, but holding your career back is hard too. Let us help you identify what may be going on in your head and sort out what's real and what's not.
In this episode we walk through those five speaking fears, and how to crush them with a little mindset shift. No more avoiding public speaking and presentations; here's the tools to really get you over the hump of sweaty palms and sleepless nights!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
The Five Biggest Fears:
2:11 - "What if I'm not good?"
The worry that your audience will judge you and/or you'll look unprofessional.
3:57 - "What if someone criticises me?"
The fear that you'll receive negative comments and be made to feel awful.
7:17 - "But it's not necessary for me to speak; I have nothing unique to share"
The idea that you need to create new and exciting ideas before you can speak at all.
10:14 - "I'm not at all qualified to speak; what right do I have to take time and attention?"
The concern that you're unworthy to share your thoughts and knowledge on a given topic.
12:07 - "What if I go entirely blank when presenting?"
The anxiety around not knowing how to ensure your talk is clear enough in your mind.
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
That list of fears is five common reasons both Kate and Thomas hear frequently. And while they are real in the mind of some people, we know that they are constructs, and sometimes just an excuse. Speaking can be hard, but holding your career back is hard too. Let us help you identify what may be going on in your head and sort out what's real and what's not.
In this episode we walk through those five speaking fears, and how to crush them with a little mindset shift. No more avoiding public speaking and presentations; here's the tools to really get you over the hump of sweaty palms and sleepless nights!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
The Five Biggest Fears:
2:11 - "What if I'm not good?"
The worry that your audience will judge you and/or you'll look unprofessional.
3:57 - "What if someone criticises me?"
The fear that you'll receive negative comments and be made to feel awful.
7:17 - "But it's not necessary for me to speak; I have nothing unique to share"
The idea that you need to create new and exciting ideas before you can speak at all.
10:14 - "I'm not at all qualified to speak; what right do I have to take time and attention?"
The concern that you're unworthy to share your thoughts and knowledge on a given topic.
12:07 - "What if I go entirely blank when presenting?"
The anxiety around not knowing how to ensure your talk is clear enough in your mind.
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Mar 02, 202117:02
96. Marty Wilson on Why More Funny Equals More Money
Have a laugh on episode ninety-six of The Presentation Boss Podcast. We have another guest expert interview discussion. And today it is with a name that has sat on Kate's bookshelf for years, and a Queensland local too. Marty Wilson is the author of More Funny, More Money all about how to incorporate humour into your business speaking - and why you should do it.
He's a past pharmacist, stand up comic and now a speaker on resilience in change. In this enjoyable conversation, Marty re-affirms loads about what we already thought of speaking with humour, but also drops some fantastic new tools that both Kate and Thomas will be employing as soon as possible! This episode is all about getting serious about humour!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
Marty Wilson is a resilience expert who has spoken to over 1000 inspirational people about how to live well - through the good times and the bad.
Marty is a pharmacist turned award-winning advertising copywriter turned stand up comic turned bestselling author and speaker. He has spoken to over 500,000 people since he first leapt up on stage in 1997. Within 12 months Marty appeared on The Footy Show and travelled to the UK to become a full time standup.
He returned home in 2008 and now lives in Noosa. He is the author of More Funny More Money which is about using humour in business to get more influence, more engagement, and more sales.
What You'll Learn:
• A way of using the stories you already know and tell in a business setting
• The psychology of why audiences will love you for using humorous stories and jokes
• Why being serious isn't the opposite of humour.
• How to mentally prepare yourself for humour that doesn't work
• How to recover if your joke goes really well, or not well at all
• When you should separate yourself from your presentations, and how
• Three reasons you need to be including humour in your presentations.
Mentioned In The Show:
• Scott Dikkers' Books
• Marty Wilson's Book; More Funny, More Money
• Marty Wilson's speaking website
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
He's a past pharmacist, stand up comic and now a speaker on resilience in change. In this enjoyable conversation, Marty re-affirms loads about what we already thought of speaking with humour, but also drops some fantastic new tools that both Kate and Thomas will be employing as soon as possible! This episode is all about getting serious about humour!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
Marty Wilson is a resilience expert who has spoken to over 1000 inspirational people about how to live well - through the good times and the bad.
Marty is a pharmacist turned award-winning advertising copywriter turned stand up comic turned bestselling author and speaker. He has spoken to over 500,000 people since he first leapt up on stage in 1997. Within 12 months Marty appeared on The Footy Show and travelled to the UK to become a full time standup.
He returned home in 2008 and now lives in Noosa. He is the author of More Funny More Money which is about using humour in business to get more influence, more engagement, and more sales.
What You'll Learn:
• A way of using the stories you already know and tell in a business setting
• The psychology of why audiences will love you for using humorous stories and jokes
• Why being serious isn't the opposite of humour.
• How to mentally prepare yourself for humour that doesn't work
• How to recover if your joke goes really well, or not well at all
• When you should separate yourself from your presentations, and how
• Three reasons you need to be including humour in your presentations.
Mentioned In The Show:
• Scott Dikkers' Books
• Marty Wilson's Book; More Funny, More Money
• Marty Wilson's speaking website
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Feb 23, 202151:22
95. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Brené Brown "The power of vulnerability"
We're in the charts for episode ninety-five of The Presentation Boss Podcast. In this episode, we took another look at the most-watched TED Talks of all time, where we've played before and today chose to tackle the number four on that list. Brené Brown has become a worldwide-known speaking name with a PhD, Netflix special and known for her message of vulnerability, authenticity and courage.
This talk is her original TED Talk and has recently turned 10-years old. You're about to listen in to a masterclass in storytelling, data presentation and self-reflection. It's a talk to make you think and feel good. One of Kate's favourites, you'll learn much about careful word choice, pacing and using stories to present research. Listen in as we play the talk and pause to make comment on noteworthy examples of what Brené Brown demonstrates in this warming talk.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• Use of conversational, accessible and un-complexed language
• Disguising ethos and credibility inside narrative
• The constructive use of filler words such as 'um'
• Why it's important to be extremely selective about what data to include in a talk
• An important phrase to never use if you don't want your audience to feel they're missing out
• Which topics you should create humour about in your presentation
• How use of some memorisation techniques manifests during a presentation
• Whether or not you should signpost the segments of your talk
• If visuals make sense without a roadmap, and what slides add to a presentation.
Watch It Yourself:
• Brene Brown | The power of vulnerability
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
This talk is her original TED Talk and has recently turned 10-years old. You're about to listen in to a masterclass in storytelling, data presentation and self-reflection. It's a talk to make you think and feel good. One of Kate's favourites, you'll learn much about careful word choice, pacing and using stories to present research. Listen in as we play the talk and pause to make comment on noteworthy examples of what Brené Brown demonstrates in this warming talk.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• Use of conversational, accessible and un-complexed language
• Disguising ethos and credibility inside narrative
• The constructive use of filler words such as 'um'
• Why it's important to be extremely selective about what data to include in a talk
• An important phrase to never use if you don't want your audience to feel they're missing out
• Which topics you should create humour about in your presentation
• How use of some memorisation techniques manifests during a presentation
• Whether or not you should signpost the segments of your talk
• If visuals make sense without a roadmap, and what slides add to a presentation.
Watch It Yourself:
• Brene Brown | The power of vulnerability
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Feb 16, 202138:54
94. Five Speaking Myths - Busted!
It's a battle on misinformation in episode ninety-four The Presentation Boss Podcast! Kate and Thomas hear a lot of advice about speaking. Some of it is awesome. Some of it is average. And some of it is between entirely wrong and toxic. No doubt this advice and ideas are shared with the best of intent and comes from the right place, but we just know it to be wrong and unfortunately, unhelpful to recipients.
So, in this episode, we list the five scariest myths when it comes to speaking and presentations and discuss why they don't work. And we also discuss the best alternatives you should be doing instead. And we totally have a good giggle along the way; this is a fun episode!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
The Myths We Bust:
00:46 - "Practice in front of a mirror"
03:17 - "You should only have 20 words per slide" and "You shouldn't have more than 10 slides"
06:54 - "Just be authentic"
09:41 - "Imagine your audience naked"
12:07 - "One day you'll no longer be nervous at all"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
So, in this episode, we list the five scariest myths when it comes to speaking and presentations and discuss why they don't work. And we also discuss the best alternatives you should be doing instead. And we totally have a good giggle along the way; this is a fun episode!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
The Myths We Bust:
00:46 - "Practice in front of a mirror"
03:17 - "You should only have 20 words per slide" and "You shouldn't have more than 10 slides"
06:54 - "Just be authentic"
09:41 - "Imagine your audience naked"
12:07 - "One day you'll no longer be nervous at all"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Feb 09, 202115:40
93. Anthony Metivier on Presentation Memory Techniques
This is a show to remember. Episode ninety-three of The Presentation Boss Podcast! Today we have back Anthony Metivier, who you may remember from when we did a breakdown of his TED Talk (that Thomas coached). He is known as The Memory Guy, for being an expert in memory, recollection and observation techniques.
We know one of the greatest public speaking fears is going blank on stage, so it only seemed right to have an expert in not forgetting share his wisdom and tools on the microphone. We have a great in-depth conversation that clears up what a memory palace is and how to use it, what you can do to internalise the flow of your presentation and exactly what it takes to practice these techniques.
Plus, it's a fun show because Thomas has worked with Anthony before, but this was the first time Kate had met him. We get in depth, have a laugh and learn loads. You will too!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
As a bestselling author, Anthony Metivier is the founder of the Magnetic Memory Method, a systematic, 21st Century approach to memorizing foreign language vocabulary, dreams, names, music, poetry and much more in ways that are easy, elegant, effective and fun.
Anthony writes his books and creates video courses for a variety of people who need help with a number of different memory needs.
What separates Anthony from other authors on memory skills and development is that he doesn't focus on long strings of digits or training for memory championships. He offers simple techniques for memorizing the information that will change your daily. There's no hype in his training, just techniques that work.
What You'll Learn:
• How magic, study and mental illness lead Anthony into a life passion of memory techniques
• Why most people struggle with 'having a bad memory'
• Exactly what the first step is when it comes to boosting what you see and recall
• An explanation of the memory palace for dummies, and what most folks get wrong about them
• What you can find in your own mind that aids with building memory anchors for when you need it most
• How Anthony used memory techniques to flawlessly deliver his TED Talk
• The daily habits that can help improve your skills
Mentioned In The Show:
• Anthony Metivier's website: Magnetic Memory Method
• Anthony's explanation of Rhetorica Ad Herennium
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook:
We know one of the greatest public speaking fears is going blank on stage, so it only seemed right to have an expert in not forgetting share his wisdom and tools on the microphone. We have a great in-depth conversation that clears up what a memory palace is and how to use it, what you can do to internalise the flow of your presentation and exactly what it takes to practice these techniques.
Plus, it's a fun show because Thomas has worked with Anthony before, but this was the first time Kate had met him. We get in depth, have a laugh and learn loads. You will too!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
As a bestselling author, Anthony Metivier is the founder of the Magnetic Memory Method, a systematic, 21st Century approach to memorizing foreign language vocabulary, dreams, names, music, poetry and much more in ways that are easy, elegant, effective and fun.
Anthony writes his books and creates video courses for a variety of people who need help with a number of different memory needs.
What separates Anthony from other authors on memory skills and development is that he doesn't focus on long strings of digits or training for memory championships. He offers simple techniques for memorizing the information that will change your daily. There's no hype in his training, just techniques that work.
What You'll Learn:
• How magic, study and mental illness lead Anthony into a life passion of memory techniques
• Why most people struggle with 'having a bad memory'
• Exactly what the first step is when it comes to boosting what you see and recall
• An explanation of the memory palace for dummies, and what most folks get wrong about them
• What you can find in your own mind that aids with building memory anchors for when you need it most
• How Anthony used memory techniques to flawlessly deliver his TED Talk
• The daily habits that can help improve your skills
Mentioned In The Show:
• Anthony Metivier's website: Magnetic Memory Method
• Anthony's explanation of Rhetorica Ad Herennium
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook:
Feb 02, 202148:58
92. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Niro Sivanathan " The counterintuitive way to be more persuasive"
Prepare for discussions on episode ninety-two of The Presentation Boss Podcast. In this episode, Kate and Thomas take a look at a TED Talk all about persuasion in presentations - yes it is a bit meta, but we love the double-whammy of knowledge you'll see here. There is a lot to learn here, from excellent use of visuals, careful placement of humour and of course, how to be more persuasive in your communication.
While Kate introduces a numerical rating system here, Thomas disagrees with the idea that this talk uses vocabulary that is less accessible than it could be. The simple message however, is clear and well communicated. These are the talks we love to see - great examples of presentations with discussion evolving from what we see and hear.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• A perfect time to use PowerPoint to help your audience visualise data
• The value in starting your talk with a story and intrigue
• Why sharing learning through storytelling is more entertaining and embeds learning
• How having hypotheticals that are too similar can be difficult
• Beginning your stories abruptly using a time and a place setting
• Exactly where to add humour into a presentation
• Embedding information and data within a narrative or story
• Being super mindful of your choice of language and discourse depending on your audience
• How to be more persuasive in your presentations.
Watch It Yourself:
• Niro Sivanathan | The counterintuitive way to be more persuasive
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
While Kate introduces a numerical rating system here, Thomas disagrees with the idea that this talk uses vocabulary that is less accessible than it could be. The simple message however, is clear and well communicated. These are the talks we love to see - great examples of presentations with discussion evolving from what we see and hear.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• A perfect time to use PowerPoint to help your audience visualise data
• The value in starting your talk with a story and intrigue
• Why sharing learning through storytelling is more entertaining and embeds learning
• How having hypotheticals that are too similar can be difficult
• Beginning your stories abruptly using a time and a place setting
• Exactly where to add humour into a presentation
• Embedding information and data within a narrative or story
• Being super mindful of your choice of language and discourse depending on your audience
• How to be more persuasive in your presentations.
Watch It Yourself:
• Niro Sivanathan | The counterintuitive way to be more persuasive
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Jan 26, 202128:46
91. Healthy Habits to Make You a Better Speaker
Set sail for episode ninety-one of The Presentation Boss Podcast! Kate and Thomas had a conversation about what makes a great speaker. And eventually agreed that there are a number of exercises they each consciously implemented (some many years ago) that became habits and have definitely improved their skills. In all the guest interviews, these same or similar habits have been mentioned too. It's clear then, that even when not speaking, there are habits you could develop in this new year that would make you a more confident and comfortable presenter - no matter your skill level.
There's five suggestions in this episode. All are simple to implement. And honestly, doing any of them imperfectly would be a great start to building the habit and becoming a better presenter. We know though, with a little conscious effort and discipline, they'll become an easy habit that is forever improving in the background. What's not to love!?
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Resources mentioned in the show:
• Matthew Dicks | Homework for Life
• Steal the Show Podcast
• SpeakUp Storytelling Podcast
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
There's five suggestions in this episode. All are simple to implement. And honestly, doing any of them imperfectly would be a great start to building the habit and becoming a better presenter. We know though, with a little conscious effort and discipline, they'll become an easy habit that is forever improving in the background. What's not to love!?
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Resources mentioned in the show:
• Matthew Dicks | Homework for Life
• Steal the Show Podcast
• SpeakUp Storytelling Podcast
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Jan 19, 202114:07
90. The Best of Guests: Highlights from 2020 Conversations
Time to reflect on episode ninety of The Presentation Boss. One of the proudest products of 2020 for Kate and Thomas was the quality of this podcast. And that was hugely driven by the fantastic guests who agreed to be on the show. Regardless where they were in the world, we managed to reach out, get connected and record. Each of them is an expert in their field, and most we've both followed for years.
What an amazing opportunity to have these conversations where they've generously given their time and shared their priceless advice. Seventeen guests overall, and in this episode Kate and Thomas share their favourite snippets from some of them. The lessons that stuck the hardest or were most memorable. Kate, Thomas, a guest.. why not pull up a fourth chair and listen in as we listen back on the year.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Episodes we listened to:
• Episode 40: Grant Baldwin
• Episode 86: Vinh Giang
• Episode 64: Nolan Haims
• Episode 43: Andrew Tarvin
• Episode 68: Colin Kinner
• Episode 74: Scott Stratten
• Episode 83: Chris Huet
• Episode 49: Neen James
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
What an amazing opportunity to have these conversations where they've generously given their time and shared their priceless advice. Seventeen guests overall, and in this episode Kate and Thomas share their favourite snippets from some of them. The lessons that stuck the hardest or were most memorable. Kate, Thomas, a guest.. why not pull up a fourth chair and listen in as we listen back on the year.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Episodes we listened to:
• Episode 40: Grant Baldwin
• Episode 86: Vinh Giang
• Episode 64: Nolan Haims
• Episode 43: Andrew Tarvin
• Episode 68: Colin Kinner
• Episode 74: Scott Stratten
• Episode 83: Chris Huet
• Episode 49: Neen James
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Jan 12, 202134:10
89. A Look Back at 2020, and Ahead to 2021 for Presentation Boss
It was a massive year for The Presentation Boss Podcast and we're talking all about it in episode eighty-nine today. It's convenient, as hindsight is always twenty-twenty! Kate and Thomas sat down to reflect on the year behind us, how the business changed, what the weekly podcast achieved and where we've pointed for the next twelve months. This is always the time of year to set goals and we're sure some of our learnings will be valuable to you too.
"If I asked you what was the biggest news story from 2019, or 2018, or 2017, or almost any other year, there'd be some debate. But not in 2020."
Covered in this episode:
• 2020 was a year unlike any other, but it afforded us some great opportunity to change. We explain exactly what fueled that and what it has meant for you listening to the podcast
• The world's biggest working from home experiment affected us too, and while online isn't the same as in-person, it gave us all a new skill and we share exactly how it's best leveraged
• What we have planned for the year ahead, both for this podcast and in the business. And it's not all about us; we're totally making stuff too!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Mentioned In The Show
• Thomas' Ultimate Guide to Online Meetings: How to Stay in Control Online
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
"If I asked you what was the biggest news story from 2019, or 2018, or 2017, or almost any other year, there'd be some debate. But not in 2020."
Covered in this episode:
• 2020 was a year unlike any other, but it afforded us some great opportunity to change. We explain exactly what fueled that and what it has meant for you listening to the podcast
• The world's biggest working from home experiment affected us too, and while online isn't the same as in-person, it gave us all a new skill and we share exactly how it's best leveraged
• What we have planned for the year ahead, both for this podcast and in the business. And it's not all about us; we're totally making stuff too!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Mentioned In The Show
• Thomas' Ultimate Guide to Online Meetings: How to Stay in Control Online
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Jan 05, 202114:42
88. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Senna "Lemons to Lemonade" - With Felicity!
It's summer holidays on Episode eighty-eight of The Presentation Boss Podcast. In our last episode, we shared our best techniques for kids to get going with their public speaking. Today we chose to double-down by breaking down a TED Talk delivered by a child. And then we tripled down as we have Kate's eldest daughter, Felicity age 6 also in the studio to share her thoughts of the talk too. Our first ever break-down guest!
We know one of the best ways to become a better speaker is to watch other speakers. And today's talk is short, super sweet and simple but still displays some of the core foundations of what makes a great talk. Plus we get to hear the insights from Felicity on what her young mind sees when she watches this TED Talk.
Prepare to learn all about sea lions, protecting sea mammals and a lovely metaphor for turning a bad experience into positive action. All from a speaker aged just 8 years old. Should be a quick and easy listen while you enjoy your end of year break!
And yes, Thomas knows he accidentally called this episode 89 in the recording. A resolution for him in 2021 is to learn to read spreadsheets better.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Watch It Yourself:
• Senna | Lemons to Lemonade
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
We know one of the best ways to become a better speaker is to watch other speakers. And today's talk is short, super sweet and simple but still displays some of the core foundations of what makes a great talk. Plus we get to hear the insights from Felicity on what her young mind sees when she watches this TED Talk.
Prepare to learn all about sea lions, protecting sea mammals and a lovely metaphor for turning a bad experience into positive action. All from a speaker aged just 8 years old. Should be a quick and easy listen while you enjoy your end of year break!
And yes, Thomas knows he accidentally called this episode 89 in the recording. A resolution for him in 2021 is to learn to read spreadsheets better.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Watch It Yourself:
• Senna | Lemons to Lemonade
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Dec 29, 202012:13
87. Essential Public Speaking Techniques for Kids, Teenagers and Gen-Z
It's the end of the year for episode eighty-seven of The Presentation Boss Podcast! And with the world population of kids and students home for the holidays, Kate and Thomas figure it might be a good time to share the basics to help them get ahead in their speaking skills. The newest generation has such an advantage as they grow up in this connected world, but presentation and public speaking skills are just as critical, if not moreso than ever. And already, Kate is seeing how education around speaking is changing with her first-grader.
Here's what two millennials wish they knew when they were the age that Gen-Z is now.
Kate and Thomas could not have had more different experiences in early life with speaking, which they share in this episode. Then cover the methods that are worth practicing to build the confidence and foundations for future speaking brilliance. Kids who speak better become adults who speak brilliantly. So, have a listen and if you have kids in your life, why not consider sharing this episode with them? Twenty minutes is a nice investment to feel great speaking, and do well in that next oral assignment.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
The topics we cover:
• Why the ability to speak with clarity and confidence is so important
• The reasons Gen-Z will easily become the leaders and changers of our world
• Our greatest fear, and why we ought to never mention it to kids around us
• Four foundations to ensure every presentation from here until forever just rocks
• The three habits to build so your speaking improves faster than those around you
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Here's what two millennials wish they knew when they were the age that Gen-Z is now.
Kate and Thomas could not have had more different experiences in early life with speaking, which they share in this episode. Then cover the methods that are worth practicing to build the confidence and foundations for future speaking brilliance. Kids who speak better become adults who speak brilliantly. So, have a listen and if you have kids in your life, why not consider sharing this episode with them? Twenty minutes is a nice investment to feel great speaking, and do well in that next oral assignment.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
The topics we cover:
• Why the ability to speak with clarity and confidence is so important
• The reasons Gen-Z will easily become the leaders and changers of our world
• Our greatest fear, and why we ought to never mention it to kids around us
• Four foundations to ensure every presentation from here until forever just rocks
• The three habits to build so your speaking improves faster than those around you
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Dec 22, 202019:00
86. Vinh Giang on Using Your Voice to Change Your World
It's an inspiring time on episode eighty-six of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Kate and Thomas have been following the work of Vinh Giang for years, and earlier this year completed his online vocal course. He has a beautifully uplifting philosophy around your communication skills, but also the deep understanding to help you get there.
After a year or so of trying to feature Vinh on the show, he's our last guest for 2020. This episode is a true conversation and we reckon you'll want to listen to it at least twice and take notes on the techniques he shares, steps you need to take and precisely what skills all of us need to work on to be able to communicate effectively.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
With only 6 months to graduate, Vinh Giang left his degree in commerce and law to become an online magic teacher ultimately building a hugely successful online business, which now serves over 800,000 students all around the world. This earned him the award of Top Young Entrepreneur in Australia.
He is now a motivational and inspirational keynote speaker and uses magic as his metaphor when he speaks - he's found a way to make the medicine taste good!
Vinh believes that presentation ability is the skill that often separates those that succeed from those that do not. Often underestimated, it is one of the core traits of all leaders and influencers, and is what gives them a key point of difference.
What You'll Learn
• Why Vinh Giang started life as a magician, and why he transitioned to speaking
• The inescapable, and universal reason why the ability to communicate effectively is important
• What skills you'll need as a technical aspect to be able to make changes in your world, and change the world
• How you incorporate a unique skill or lessons from another skill into your presentations
• The three instruments a speaker plays, how to play them and why
• How to think about your voice as an instrument and the five foundations you need to work on
• Using a three-way mirror to get a good perspective of yourself, to know what skills you need to improve
• Whether content or delivery is more important, and why
• How does being an introvert or an extrovert change how we should communicate.
Mentioned In The Show
• Vinh Giang's Workshops: STAGE Communication Workshop
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
After a year or so of trying to feature Vinh on the show, he's our last guest for 2020. This episode is a true conversation and we reckon you'll want to listen to it at least twice and take notes on the techniques he shares, steps you need to take and precisely what skills all of us need to work on to be able to communicate effectively.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
With only 6 months to graduate, Vinh Giang left his degree in commerce and law to become an online magic teacher ultimately building a hugely successful online business, which now serves over 800,000 students all around the world. This earned him the award of Top Young Entrepreneur in Australia.
He is now a motivational and inspirational keynote speaker and uses magic as his metaphor when he speaks - he's found a way to make the medicine taste good!
Vinh believes that presentation ability is the skill that often separates those that succeed from those that do not. Often underestimated, it is one of the core traits of all leaders and influencers, and is what gives them a key point of difference.
What You'll Learn
• Why Vinh Giang started life as a magician, and why he transitioned to speaking
• The inescapable, and universal reason why the ability to communicate effectively is important
• What skills you'll need as a technical aspect to be able to make changes in your world, and change the world
• How you incorporate a unique skill or lessons from another skill into your presentations
• The three instruments a speaker plays, how to play them and why
• How to think about your voice as an instrument and the five foundations you need to work on
• Using a three-way mirror to get a good perspective of yourself, to know what skills you need to improve
• Whether content or delivery is more important, and why
• How does being an introvert or an extrovert change how we should communicate.
Mentioned In The Show
• Vinh Giang's Workshops: STAGE Communication Workshop
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Dec 15, 202050:53
85. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Dan Ariely "How to Change Your Behaviour For The Better"
It's just a nice time on episode eighty-five of The Presentation Boss Podcast. In this half hour together, we're watching a TED Talk that was recommended to us by a listener and doing a live breakdown. Both Kate and Thomas love this talk for it's effectiveness, efficiency and simplicity. You'll hear the quote "This talk doesn't waste any words".
Should you know of a speech that we should break down on the podcast, we'd love you to get in touch. But right now, listen in for how Dan Ariely keeps a talk moving, gets the audience involved and adds humour to his otherwise data-driven talk.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• How to call out distractions early in your presentations
• The use of conversational, interactive questions early in a talk
• Why repetition of a key point emphasises your message for the audience
• Being aware of generic pronouns and how the use of them can lead to confusion
• Metaphor use and why it is so powerful for reducing friction
• Building humour by setting up expectations and not ruining surprise
• If you don't have time for detailed transitions, what you can do instead
• When a simple slide can assist when you've got a few ideas active
Watch It Yourself:
• Dan Ariely | How to change your behaviour for the better
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Should you know of a speech that we should break down on the podcast, we'd love you to get in touch. But right now, listen in for how Dan Ariely keeps a talk moving, gets the audience involved and adds humour to his otherwise data-driven talk.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• How to call out distractions early in your presentations
• The use of conversational, interactive questions early in a talk
• Why repetition of a key point emphasises your message for the audience
• Being aware of generic pronouns and how the use of them can lead to confusion
• Metaphor use and why it is so powerful for reducing friction
• Building humour by setting up expectations and not ruining surprise
• If you don't have time for detailed transitions, what you can do instead
• When a simple slide can assist when you've got a few ideas active
Watch It Yourself:
• Dan Ariely | How to change your behaviour for the better
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Dec 08, 202027:26
84. Simple Solutions to Make Your Slides Stand Out
Warm yourself up for episode eighty-four of The Presentation Boss Podcast! This entire episode was inspired by a single comment Thomas made when he noticed in a business presentation some beautiful slides. Kate inquired what the differences are in the design of average slides compared to awesome slides. And the answer is some surprisingly simple techniques that will take you no time at all to implement.
In this episode we cover exactly what those few steps are that you can start doing right now and make sure your slides look different (and better) than the next guy's and have that bonus 'wow factor'! It's a few clicks in the set-up, a small mouse wiggle and careful addition of some storytelling techniques. It doesn't get any better than this.
We discuss what to do with your hands when you:
00:50 - The genesis of this entire discussion and why we asked what makes a great PowerPoint
01:44 - Where to start, the basic set-up of your slides to keep you out of simple design traps
08:25 - Two simple design tips to make you look professional and deliberate
15:27 - A simple philosophy to make sure your audience stays with you in your presentation
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
In this episode we cover exactly what those few steps are that you can start doing right now and make sure your slides look different (and better) than the next guy's and have that bonus 'wow factor'! It's a few clicks in the set-up, a small mouse wiggle and careful addition of some storytelling techniques. It doesn't get any better than this.
We discuss what to do with your hands when you:
00:50 - The genesis of this entire discussion and why we asked what makes a great PowerPoint
01:44 - Where to start, the basic set-up of your slides to keep you out of simple design traps
08:25 - Two simple design tips to make you look professional and deliberate
15:27 - A simple philosophy to make sure your audience stays with you in your presentation
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Dec 01, 202020:01
83. Chris Huet on Creative Language and Communication
Strap yourself in for episode eighty-three of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Today on the show we have a guest and all round cool dude from Canberra, Chris Huet. If you could imagine a Venn diagram where 'fighter pilot', 'poet', and 'communication consultant' all overlap, then you've got a good idea where Chris lives. Kate and Thomas have known Chris for some time and followed his content which is always valuable. He even appeared in their live storytelling show!
And of course he is bringing a load of value to another conversation. His direct answers don't stray too far from entertaining and gripping too. We cover the use of creative language, analysing audiences and lessons learned from a career in aviation and how those apply to public speaking. And you'll hear Kate learn a new word too!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
Chris Huet is a communications coach with over thirty years' experience in public and private sector leadership and technical and creative communication. He draws on practical knowledge and the latest research to help leaders speak more effectively.
He believes that everyone can be confident speaking in front an audience. We can all improve the way we connect with other people and get our messages heard.
Chris has led a fighter jet squadron, negotiated billion-dollar contracts and performed his poetry on stages around the world. As well as being a fighter pilot, successful consultant and business development manager, he is an award-winning spoken word artist and two-time TEDx presenter.
His unique combination of experience with technical, business and creative communication has taught him the power of words in all their forms to inform, excite and persuade others.
What You'll Learn
• The biggest roadblocks to effective communication, and what you can do about them
• How the rhythm and word choice of poetry makes it so emotionally powerful
• Exactly how you can use poetic devices to make your presentations more memorable
• Where to draw the line between too abstract and attractive language
• Why knowing your audience should change your language choices, and how
• The one time Chris came close to losing his life in the air, and what he learned that day.
Mentioned In The Show
• Chris Huet on LinkedIn
• Chris' consulting website: Understood Consulting Services
• Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn:
And of course he is bringing a load of value to another conversation. His direct answers don't stray too far from entertaining and gripping too. We cover the use of creative language, analysing audiences and lessons learned from a career in aviation and how those apply to public speaking. And you'll hear Kate learn a new word too!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
Chris Huet is a communications coach with over thirty years' experience in public and private sector leadership and technical and creative communication. He draws on practical knowledge and the latest research to help leaders speak more effectively.
He believes that everyone can be confident speaking in front an audience. We can all improve the way we connect with other people and get our messages heard.
Chris has led a fighter jet squadron, negotiated billion-dollar contracts and performed his poetry on stages around the world. As well as being a fighter pilot, successful consultant and business development manager, he is an award-winning spoken word artist and two-time TEDx presenter.
His unique combination of experience with technical, business and creative communication has taught him the power of words in all their forms to inform, excite and persuade others.
What You'll Learn
• The biggest roadblocks to effective communication, and what you can do about them
• How the rhythm and word choice of poetry makes it so emotionally powerful
• Exactly how you can use poetic devices to make your presentations more memorable
• Where to draw the line between too abstract and attractive language
• Why knowing your audience should change your language choices, and how
• The one time Chris came close to losing his life in the air, and what he learned that day.
Mentioned In The Show
• Chris Huet on LinkedIn
• Chris' consulting website: Understood Consulting Services
• Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn:
Nov 24, 202039:10
82. Speech Breakdown: Steve Jobs Introduces the iPhone at MacWorld 2007
It's another big one in episode eighty-two of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Thirteen years ago the late Steve Jobs introduced the world to a revolutionary new product, the iPhone at MacWorld in January 2007. In an 80-minute keynote he presented some of the most iconic techniques and skills in the speaking word, and the product launch world.
We've made reference to this talk in a few recent episodes, and it has been requested a few times too. Time for a speech breakdown right here! As usual, Thomas has seen the talk before, and you'll hear the speech for the first time with Kate. From a full-length keynote, we take a look at just the first 15 minutes and extract so many fantastic skills and clever strategies employed by Apple's biggest launch.
And total disclaimer, both Kate and Thomas are android users (but also not apple haters)!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• The benefits (and risks) of expressing emotion in your opening sentence
• What to do when you make a mistake or stumble over your words in a presentation
• A non-intrusive method for sharing company history and your personal credibility
• Using lists in the ideal order to build interest and tension
• How to allow your audience to make discoveries for themselves
• Choosing between holding physical props, or slides to display key visuals
• Avoiding technical detail, and knowing what your audience needs to hear
• The power of the issue/solution contrast structure
• Where metaphor can help to anchor ideas in the minds of your audience
• Like, a zillion other beautiful techniques.
Watch It Yourself:
• Steve Jobs at MacWorld 2007 | Introducing the iPhone
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
We've made reference to this talk in a few recent episodes, and it has been requested a few times too. Time for a speech breakdown right here! As usual, Thomas has seen the talk before, and you'll hear the speech for the first time with Kate. From a full-length keynote, we take a look at just the first 15 minutes and extract so many fantastic skills and clever strategies employed by Apple's biggest launch.
And total disclaimer, both Kate and Thomas are android users (but also not apple haters)!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• The benefits (and risks) of expressing emotion in your opening sentence
• What to do when you make a mistake or stumble over your words in a presentation
• A non-intrusive method for sharing company history and your personal credibility
• Using lists in the ideal order to build interest and tension
• How to allow your audience to make discoveries for themselves
• Choosing between holding physical props, or slides to display key visuals
• Avoiding technical detail, and knowing what your audience needs to hear
• The power of the issue/solution contrast structure
• Where metaphor can help to anchor ideas in the minds of your audience
• Like, a zillion other beautiful techniques.
Watch It Yourself:
• Steve Jobs at MacWorld 2007 | Introducing the iPhone
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Nov 17, 202032:01
81. What Do I Do With My Hands?
Put your hands together for episode eighty-one of The Presentation Boss Podcast! In this episode we give you the answer to one of our most asked questions; "What do I do with my hands when speaking?"
We get it, as you speak and nervousness kicks in, nothing feels comfortable and natural and you become hyper-aware that every movement seems strange and unnatural. What Kate and Thomas discuss in these few minutes is what you should be doing when you don't know what to do with your hands.
As you become a more comfortable speaker, either over time or throughout the presentation, you'll become comfortable. But here we share where to start, exactly where to put your hands so you don't have to worry about looking like an awkward octopus!
We discuss what to do with your hands when you:
• Have empty hands, and are just speaking au naturale,
• Need to hold something like a whiteboard marker or PowerPoint clicker,
• Are handed a microphone and have to hold it the entire time, and
• End up needing to speak from behind a lecturn.
We also laugh at how Kate finds it impossible to use her left hand with a microphone!
The Promised Links:
• Join the community in our new facebook group: Presentation Bosses
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
We get it, as you speak and nervousness kicks in, nothing feels comfortable and natural and you become hyper-aware that every movement seems strange and unnatural. What Kate and Thomas discuss in these few minutes is what you should be doing when you don't know what to do with your hands.
As you become a more comfortable speaker, either over time or throughout the presentation, you'll become comfortable. But here we share where to start, exactly where to put your hands so you don't have to worry about looking like an awkward octopus!
We discuss what to do with your hands when you:
• Have empty hands, and are just speaking au naturale,
• Need to hold something like a whiteboard marker or PowerPoint clicker,
• Are handed a microphone and have to hold it the entire time, and
• End up needing to speak from behind a lecturn.
We also laugh at how Kate finds it impossible to use her left hand with a microphone!
The Promised Links:
• Join the community in our new facebook group: Presentation Bosses
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Nov 10, 202009:31
80. David Nihill on Hacking Public Speaking
It's your lucky day! Episode eighty of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Joining us today is Irish author, speaker trainer and stand-up comic, David Nihill. His philosophy around hacking public speaking, combined with his leverage of using Stand-Up techniques means he has a grounded, sensible but effective approach to what works in presentations.
The interview starts with a bit of fun, but soon settles into a conversation with loads of stories and a huge amount of great advice. David wouldn't let us move on until he'd made sure he shared all the tips and techniques he had prepared to talk about. Can't argue with that dedication to service!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
David Nihill is the author of the best-selling book Do You Talk Funny? and the Founder of FunnyBizz Conference. His work has been featured in Inc., Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Forbes, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The Irish Independent, Newstalk, TED and The Irish Times.
"One of the best speaking coaches out there" according to Forbes.com, David's Hacking Public Speaking program has had over 34,000 students. His book was listed by Book Authority as the #1 public speaking book of all time and his speechwriting company is used by some of the world's leading CEO's.
A sought after international business speaker, David also performs stand-up. He has over 40M views on his comedy videos. As a lecturer he has taught at Stanford Graduate Business School, UC Berkeley, University of Oxford and University College Dublin.
A graduate of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School he calls San Francisco home, and was named on the Irish America 100 List, which recognizes the accomplishments Irish-American and Irish-born leaders.
What You'll Learn
• How a simple online course launched David's speaker coach career
• The vast difference between the importance of content compared to delivery
• Exactly how to use joke structure and comedy patterns in business presentations
• Three techniques to make even the most boring and dry content come alive
• Why you might use slides to boost the entertainment value of your presentation
• What the difference is between 'speaking slower' and 'pausing', and why one is more effective
• The benefits of memorising your talk the right way
Mentioned In The Show
• David Nihill's website: davidnihill.com/
• David's course: hackingpublicspeaking.com
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook:...
The interview starts with a bit of fun, but soon settles into a conversation with loads of stories and a huge amount of great advice. David wouldn't let us move on until he'd made sure he shared all the tips and techniques he had prepared to talk about. Can't argue with that dedication to service!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
David Nihill is the author of the best-selling book Do You Talk Funny? and the Founder of FunnyBizz Conference. His work has been featured in Inc., Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Forbes, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The Irish Independent, Newstalk, TED and The Irish Times.
"One of the best speaking coaches out there" according to Forbes.com, David's Hacking Public Speaking program has had over 34,000 students. His book was listed by Book Authority as the #1 public speaking book of all time and his speechwriting company is used by some of the world's leading CEO's.
A sought after international business speaker, David also performs stand-up. He has over 40M views on his comedy videos. As a lecturer he has taught at Stanford Graduate Business School, UC Berkeley, University of Oxford and University College Dublin.
A graduate of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School he calls San Francisco home, and was named on the Irish America 100 List, which recognizes the accomplishments Irish-American and Irish-born leaders.
What You'll Learn
• How a simple online course launched David's speaker coach career
• The vast difference between the importance of content compared to delivery
• Exactly how to use joke structure and comedy patterns in business presentations
• Three techniques to make even the most boring and dry content come alive
• Why you might use slides to boost the entertainment value of your presentation
• What the difference is between 'speaking slower' and 'pausing', and why one is more effective
• The benefits of memorising your talk the right way
Mentioned In The Show
• David Nihill's website: davidnihill.com/
• David's course: hackingpublicspeaking.com
Continue the Conversation:
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook:...
Nov 03, 202043:52
79. Speech Breakdown: The Secrets of Food Marketing
Time to sit down and listen in to episode seventy-nine of The Presentation Boss Podcast. In this breakdown, we tackle something a little bit different. This talk was suggested to us by a listener and we've hesitated to have this detailed look at it for months. It is an acted marketing piece for a UK organisation which made Thomas feel inauthentic about it, but as Kate rightly mentions, the scripting and performance is still full of great lessons.
It should be said, Kate and Thomas do get into some detailed discussion around the legitimacy of this talk, but do also address the merits of it's information delivery, persuasive content and still some techniques they'd otherwise avoid.
Remember to write to us and let us know what you think of this talk! But do have a listen and learn a little more from this persuasive talk and our thoughts on it!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• The difference in expectation around an actor delivering a presentation
• How to make your structure super clear by roadmapping the entire talk
• What adding humour can achieve, even if in super small doses
• The importance of simple visuals, and juxtaposed imagery
• Why you should make your audience feel emotion, rather than demand emotion
• The power of dissonance to create discomfort, leading to the audience listening even more closely
• A stand-up comedy technique you can use in persuasion to build tension
• Exactly how to use signposting to keep your key points clearly delineated
• The benefits, and the dangers of using repetition in a presentation
Watch It Yourself:
• CiWF | The Secrets of Food Marketing
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
It should be said, Kate and Thomas do get into some detailed discussion around the legitimacy of this talk, but do also address the merits of it's information delivery, persuasive content and still some techniques they'd otherwise avoid.
Remember to write to us and let us know what you think of this talk! But do have a listen and learn a little more from this persuasive talk and our thoughts on it!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• The difference in expectation around an actor delivering a presentation
• How to make your structure super clear by roadmapping the entire talk
• What adding humour can achieve, even if in super small doses
• The importance of simple visuals, and juxtaposed imagery
• Why you should make your audience feel emotion, rather than demand emotion
• The power of dissonance to create discomfort, leading to the audience listening even more closely
• A stand-up comedy technique you can use in persuasion to build tension
• Exactly how to use signposting to keep your key points clearly delineated
• The benefits, and the dangers of using repetition in a presentation
Watch It Yourself:
• CiWF | The Secrets of Food Marketing
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Oct 27, 202019:05
78. Where to Start When You Don't Know Where to Start
Episode seventy-eight of The Presentation Boss Podcast and in this short time together, Kate and Thomas tackle that problem of where do you even start when you need to prepare for a presentation. Whether you have a head full of ideas and content all swimming around untamed and need to implement the Brain Dump method. Or, you have a topic but just have a mighty mental blank and need to understand the Brain Build method.
What You'll Learn:
• How to identify which method is best going to suit the situation you're in
• What you need to get started in your preparation
• Exactly how to know which method you'll use
• The questions you need to ask yourself
• A detailed explanation of the Brain Dump method and how to work through it
• A detailed explanation of the Brain Build method and how to work through it
• What comes next, after you have your thoughts tamed, a message refined and your structure outlined.
The Promised Links:
• Join the community in our new facebook group: Presentation Bosses
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
What You'll Learn:
• How to identify which method is best going to suit the situation you're in
• What you need to get started in your preparation
• Exactly how to know which method you'll use
• The questions you need to ask yourself
• A detailed explanation of the Brain Dump method and how to work through it
• A detailed explanation of the Brain Build method and how to work through it
• What comes next, after you have your thoughts tamed, a message refined and your structure outlined.
The Promised Links:
• Join the community in our new facebook group: Presentation Bosses
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Oct 20, 202017:39
77. Todd Cherches on Visual Leadership and Communication
Strap in for episode seventy-seven of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Over the past few months, Thomas has had some conversations with Todd Cherches about all things presentations. Given he has just released a book about visual communication, you can imagine those conversations were quite animated and aligned.
As is often the case with all professional communicators, the same advice and tips are shared. But Todd manages to drop out phrases that sound exactly like Kate and Thomas, but with a different accent. In this episode we discuss how you can become more visual in your presentations (even without slides), why it's so important to do so plus a raft of book recommendations.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
Todd Cherches is the CEO and co-founder of BigBlueGumball, a New York City-based consulting firm specializing in leadership development, public speaking, and executive coaching. He is also a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor of leadership at NYU, and a Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University. Todd is also a TEDx speaker, and the author of "VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life" published in May 2020.
What You'll Learn
• What the connection is between communication and leadership
• Why it is so important to use visual language when communicating
• How slide design can help, and how bad slide design tortures your audience
• The experience of applying for, and presenting a TEDx Talk
• About a hundred book recommendations!
Mentioned In The Show
• Todd Cherches' Website: toddcherches.com
• Nancy Duarte - 'Slideology'
• Garr Reynolds - 'Presentation Zen' and 'The Naked Presenter'
• Chris Anderson - 'TED Talks'
• Carmine Gallo - 'Talk Like TED'
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
As is often the case with all professional communicators, the same advice and tips are shared. But Todd manages to drop out phrases that sound exactly like Kate and Thomas, but with a different accent. In this episode we discuss how you can become more visual in your presentations (even without slides), why it's so important to do so plus a raft of book recommendations.
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
About Our Guest
Todd Cherches is the CEO and co-founder of BigBlueGumball, a New York City-based consulting firm specializing in leadership development, public speaking, and executive coaching. He is also a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor of leadership at NYU, and a Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University. Todd is also a TEDx speaker, and the author of "VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life" published in May 2020.
What You'll Learn
• What the connection is between communication and leadership
• Why it is so important to use visual language when communicating
• How slide design can help, and how bad slide design tortures your audience
• The experience of applying for, and presenting a TEDx Talk
• About a hundred book recommendations!
Mentioned In The Show
• Todd Cherches' Website: toddcherches.com
• Nancy Duarte - 'Slideology'
• Garr Reynolds - 'Presentation Zen' and 'The Naked Presenter'
• Chris Anderson - 'TED Talks'
• Carmine Gallo - 'Talk Like TED'
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Oct 13, 202048:14
76. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Anthony Metivier "Two Easily Remembered Questions That Silence Negative Thoughts"
This should be memorable; episode seventy-six of The Presentation Boss Podcast. In January Thomas had the pleasure of coaching Anthony Metivier here in Brisbane for a TEDx Talk to be delivered in Melbourne. It was a fun process (that might be outlined in a future discussion episode) that resulted in the talk that Kate and Thomas are going to break down on the show here.
Before we do, Thomas recorded a conversation with Anthony about the process of getting ready for, and finally delivering an actual TEDx Talk. Maybe it's on your bucket list too? He is known colloquially as 'the memory guy' and in this talk, walks us through the process he used to save his mental health and keep it in control to this day. It's a bit less hard-data-and-science- than our usual, but the skills, competence and techniques are still on display. So, listen in for this interview and breakdown!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• Exactly what it's like to be coached by Thomas for a TEDx Talk
• The process to refine and distill many thoughts and concepts into a single presentation
• How to internalise a speech by getting physical
• What it feels like to open a presentation with a question
• When pauses can create great contrast and comprehension in communication
• Where a single visual could be helpful to aid recognition of a concept
• The importance of the process to put together an effective talk, regardless of content
• Being mindful of clothing to stand out from the speaking area's background
Mentioned In The Show
• Dr. Anthony Metivier | "Two Easily Remembered Questions That Silence Negative Thoughts"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Before we do, Thomas recorded a conversation with Anthony about the process of getting ready for, and finally delivering an actual TEDx Talk. Maybe it's on your bucket list too? He is known colloquially as 'the memory guy' and in this talk, walks us through the process he used to save his mental health and keep it in control to this day. It's a bit less hard-data-and-science- than our usual, but the skills, competence and techniques are still on display. So, listen in for this interview and breakdown!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• Exactly what it's like to be coached by Thomas for a TEDx Talk
• The process to refine and distill many thoughts and concepts into a single presentation
• How to internalise a speech by getting physical
• What it feels like to open a presentation with a question
• When pauses can create great contrast and comprehension in communication
• Where a single visual could be helpful to aid recognition of a concept
• The importance of the process to put together an effective talk, regardless of content
• Being mindful of clothing to stand out from the speaking area's background
Mentioned In The Show
• Dr. Anthony Metivier | "Two Easily Remembered Questions That Silence Negative Thoughts"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Oct 06, 202039:12
75. Storytelling with Data and PowerPoint
It's numbers and narrative on episode seventy-five of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Numbers don't make sense outside of the context of the story they tell. And while we may have access to the best, newest and fanciest graphing software on the planet, the best graphs still need to be presented properly. Even the best graphs unfortunately don't speak for themselves.
And Data Storytelling is a bit of a confusing term, we know. However, Kate is a data analyst (and has worked as one for many, many years) so understand exactly how we can use a three-stage structure to bring our data to life; to encourage emotional investment, to control what our audience is looking at, and what they understand. Add in Thomas' expert advice about how to leverage some PowerPoint hacks to make that happen and today you're listening to the ultimate guide on bringing your data presentation to life!
No more presenting your data without recommendation or without conveying the context that you deeply understand. Let's get clear on the story your data tells, let's get it smoothly visualised and take your next presentation from adequate to awesome!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
The Promised Links:
• Join the community in our new facebook group: Presentation Bosses
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
And Data Storytelling is a bit of a confusing term, we know. However, Kate is a data analyst (and has worked as one for many, many years) so understand exactly how we can use a three-stage structure to bring our data to life; to encourage emotional investment, to control what our audience is looking at, and what they understand. Add in Thomas' expert advice about how to leverage some PowerPoint hacks to make that happen and today you're listening to the ultimate guide on bringing your data presentation to life!
No more presenting your data without recommendation or without conveying the context that you deeply understand. Let's get clear on the story your data tells, let's get it smoothly visualised and take your next presentation from adequate to awesome!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
The Promised Links:
• Join the community in our new facebook group: Presentation Bosses
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
• Join our online community: Presentation Bosses Facebook Group
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
Sep 29, 202026:23
74. Scott Stratten on Talent, Preparation and Millennials
Take a swig of maple syrup for episode seventy-four of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Today we have the world-famous Canadian speaker, Scott Stratten. He's famous for his man-bun, talks on marketing and 'the millennial rant'. Anyone who listens to enough content in the world of presentations ought not to be a stranger to this guy's work.
Kate and Thomas always carefully plan out questions for each guest, and the same happened here. But when we jumped on the call, Scott began outlining how he has recently shifted some of his thinking about his own style and techniques and the conversation flowed away from the prepared questions.
Turns out when you mix a Canadian and two Australians, good things can happen and conversation flows super easily. And this recording not only went longer than usual and had plenty of laughs mixed in with the gold, but it was deep, raw and vulnerable. And dang can Scott tell a brilliant story!
About Our Guest
Scott Stratten is the President of UnMarketing. He has written five best-selling business books and was formerly a music industry marketer, National Sales Training Manager, and a College Professor.
He ran one of the most successful viral video agencies in the world for nearly a decade before solely focusing on speaking at events for companies like Walmart, Pepsi, Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Cirque du Soleil and Saks Fifth Avenue when they need help navigating their way through the landscape of business disruption.
Also, he is going to yell a lot. Enjoy.
What You'll Learn
• How talent and practice work together, and what combination you need
• The role of humour and audience engagement in a presentation
• Some of the big differences speaking online compared to in-person
• Inside the creation and psychology of Scott's signature story - the millennial rant
• How to ask for, and even give, feedback
Mentioned In The Show
• Scott's website and UnNewsletter Sign-Up: unmarketing.com
• Book recommendation: Scott Berkun 'Confessions of a Public Speaker'
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on Facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Kate and Thomas always carefully plan out questions for each guest, and the same happened here. But when we jumped on the call, Scott began outlining how he has recently shifted some of his thinking about his own style and techniques and the conversation flowed away from the prepared questions.
Turns out when you mix a Canadian and two Australians, good things can happen and conversation flows super easily. And this recording not only went longer than usual and had plenty of laughs mixed in with the gold, but it was deep, raw and vulnerable. And dang can Scott tell a brilliant story!
About Our Guest
Scott Stratten is the President of UnMarketing. He has written five best-selling business books and was formerly a music industry marketer, National Sales Training Manager, and a College Professor.
He ran one of the most successful viral video agencies in the world for nearly a decade before solely focusing on speaking at events for companies like Walmart, Pepsi, Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Cirque du Soleil and Saks Fifth Avenue when they need help navigating their way through the landscape of business disruption.
Also, he is going to yell a lot. Enjoy.
What You'll Learn
• How talent and practice work together, and what combination you need
• The role of humour and audience engagement in a presentation
• Some of the big differences speaking online compared to in-person
• Inside the creation and psychology of Scott's signature story - the millennial rant
• How to ask for, and even give, feedback
Mentioned In The Show
• Scott's website and UnNewsletter Sign-Up: unmarketing.com
• Book recommendation: Scott Berkun 'Confessions of a Public Speaker'
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on Facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Sep 22, 202001:06:05
73. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Sir Ken Robinson "Do schools kill creativity?"
It's a big moment for episode seventy-three of The Presentation Boss Podcast. When Kate and Thomas first planned out the speech breakdown format, this was the first talk Thomas added to the list. Sir Ken Robinson's famous TED Talk was only the sixth ever uploaded to the TED website and has since become the single most-watched TED Talk of all time. And, in so many ways it is brilliant and worthy of being so dang popular.
Sadly, Sir Ken Robinson passed away in August 2020. And while Presentation Boss hesitated to tackle such a massive speech, to honour his passing, in this episode we break down this iconic talk. It is a masterclass in storytelling and humour to deliver a heavily-relatable message. Oddly, in a few ways, this speech is an example of how breaking the usual rules in the right way can have such a massive impact. And while it is a snapshot of a time before the smartphone and the popularity of TED Talks, join us to celebrate this fantastic example of what speaking can be!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• Why is can be powerful to acknowledge previous speakers from a conference
• The use of thinking noises such as 'um'
• How careful crafting of stories keeps them fast and easy to understand
• A tactic for laughing at your own jokes and how it gives permission to your audience
• Using humour, so the audience is listening intently when a key message is delivered
• Benefits of standing in a single place and delivering outstanding content over showmanship
• Exactly why this is the most watched TED Talk of all time (hint: because it's relatable)
Mentioned In The Show
• Sir Ken Robinson | "Do schools kill creativity"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on Facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Sadly, Sir Ken Robinson passed away in August 2020. And while Presentation Boss hesitated to tackle such a massive speech, to honour his passing, in this episode we break down this iconic talk. It is a masterclass in storytelling and humour to deliver a heavily-relatable message. Oddly, in a few ways, this speech is an example of how breaking the usual rules in the right way can have such a massive impact. And while it is a snapshot of a time before the smartphone and the popularity of TED Talks, join us to celebrate this fantastic example of what speaking can be!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
What You'll Learn
• Why is can be powerful to acknowledge previous speakers from a conference
• The use of thinking noises such as 'um'
• How careful crafting of stories keeps them fast and easy to understand
• A tactic for laughing at your own jokes and how it gives permission to your audience
• Using humour, so the audience is listening intently when a key message is delivered
• Benefits of standing in a single place and delivering outstanding content over showmanship
• Exactly why this is the most watched TED Talk of all time (hint: because it's relatable)
Mentioned In The Show
• Sir Ken Robinson | "Do schools kill creativity"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on Facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Sep 15, 202038:27
72. Alternatives to PowerPoint Part 2 - The Physical and Non-Electronic Options
Grab a notepad for episode seventy-two of The Presentation Boss Podcast! To follow on from our last discussion episode, where we discussed the software options for slide design and presentation, this week Kate and Thomas talk about the non-electronic and physical alternatives to slides. We know there is a lot of tiredness around slide use (especially poor slide use) so here we cover the five best non-slide visuals available to you!
Kate and Thomas discuss these five options, their perks, their drawbacks and of course, which they each recommend! Most of these should be available to you without too much drama, but we make sure we share what we know in case there's options or ways of using them that you didn't know about before!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
The Options We Discuss:
• Whiteboards; flexible and simple
• Flipcharts; can be prepared or spontaneous
• Handouts; require preparation, but handy for the audience
• Props; physical and tactile
• Nothing at all; the simplest option!
Some TED Talks That Use Props Well:
• Cardboard boxes: Hans Rosling | Religions and babies
• Paper towels: Joe Smith | How to use a paper towel
• Mosquitos: Bill Gates | Mosquitos, malaria and education
• A drone: Markus Fischer | A robot that flies like a bird
• A human brain: Jill Bolte Taylor | My stroke of insight
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Kate and Thomas discuss these five options, their perks, their drawbacks and of course, which they each recommend! Most of these should be available to you without too much drama, but we make sure we share what we know in case there's options or ways of using them that you didn't know about before!
Show your support for this episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
The Options We Discuss:
• Whiteboards; flexible and simple
• Flipcharts; can be prepared or spontaneous
• Handouts; require preparation, but handy for the audience
• Props; physical and tactile
• Nothing at all; the simplest option!
Some TED Talks That Use Props Well:
• Cardboard boxes: Hans Rosling | Religions and babies
• Paper towels: Joe Smith | How to use a paper towel
• Mosquitos: Bill Gates | Mosquitos, malaria and education
• A drone: Markus Fischer | A robot that flies like a bird
• A human brain: Jill Bolte Taylor | My stroke of insight
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
• Show your support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/presentationboss
Sep 08, 202030:17
71. Lindsay Adams OAM on Relationships and Professional Speaking
All rise for episode seventy-one of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Today on the show we have fellow Brisbane-boy Lindsay Adams. And if you're wanting to hear from someone who has been there, done that and got the T-shirt when it comes to speaking, then listen in close today!
Kate and Thomas first met Lindsay almost by chance at a Professional Speakers Association meeting, and soon after learned the magnitude of his accomplishment. Also, plenty of previous guests have made sure we never forget about him!
Chatting to him was relaxed, authentic and full of lessons, stories and great tips (Thomas has already implemented some since the recording). A man who worked in the public sector, started his own business and has since become a global speaker on relationships in business. We know you'll pick up plenty to make this listen very worthwhile.
About Our Guest
Lindsay Adams is a practiced speaking professional, seminar facilitator and relationship marketing specialist. With over 20 years relationship marketing experience, Lindsay's focus is on building effective relationships and generating more sales in less time by doing business by relationship.
Lindsay is able to identify what stimulates staff. In his presentations he coaches his audience to help them achieve peak performance. Lindsay offers solutions to help increase sales and maximise an organisation's 'Relationship Building Power'.
His customised keynote presentations and workshops are tailored to meet specific organisational needs and provide educational information in an entertaining way. He provides the tools to assist you to retain, re-train and relate to staff, and focus on teamwork and achievement.
Lindsay was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the January 2020 Australia Day Honours for his service to the professional speaking industry. He was the 2009-2010 President of the Global Speakers Federation and is a Past National President of the Professional Speakers Australia (PSA).
He holds the first ever Global Speaking Fellow designation. The Global Speaking Fellow is awarded by the Global Speakers Federation and the only internationally recognised designation for professional speakers.
What You'll Learn
• How Lindsay's work uses a spin on the traditional DiSC to help create relationships
• The history and transferable lessons that lead Lindsay from public servant to serving his industry
• Why and how we should be investing in relationships in these slow economic times
• A handful of actionable tips and steps to help you get ahead in communication and conversations
• Exactly how much effort you should put into your professional relationships
• Is constant contact annoying, being a pest or actually ok?
• What the benefits are to looking at a professional speaking organisation such as the PSA or Toastmasters
• How serving and being a leader can pay itself back to you tenfold
Mentioned In The Show
• Lindsay Adams' Website
• Lindsay is the CEO of Integrus Australia
• Free Colour Assessment Tool
• The Professional Speakers Association
• Toastmasters International
• Lindsay recommended 18 Minutes by Peter Bregman
• The book he couldn't think of was
Kate and Thomas first met Lindsay almost by chance at a Professional Speakers Association meeting, and soon after learned the magnitude of his accomplishment. Also, plenty of previous guests have made sure we never forget about him!
Chatting to him was relaxed, authentic and full of lessons, stories and great tips (Thomas has already implemented some since the recording). A man who worked in the public sector, started his own business and has since become a global speaker on relationships in business. We know you'll pick up plenty to make this listen very worthwhile.
About Our Guest
Lindsay Adams is a practiced speaking professional, seminar facilitator and relationship marketing specialist. With over 20 years relationship marketing experience, Lindsay's focus is on building effective relationships and generating more sales in less time by doing business by relationship.
Lindsay is able to identify what stimulates staff. In his presentations he coaches his audience to help them achieve peak performance. Lindsay offers solutions to help increase sales and maximise an organisation's 'Relationship Building Power'.
His customised keynote presentations and workshops are tailored to meet specific organisational needs and provide educational information in an entertaining way. He provides the tools to assist you to retain, re-train and relate to staff, and focus on teamwork and achievement.
Lindsay was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the January 2020 Australia Day Honours for his service to the professional speaking industry. He was the 2009-2010 President of the Global Speakers Federation and is a Past National President of the Professional Speakers Australia (PSA).
He holds the first ever Global Speaking Fellow designation. The Global Speaking Fellow is awarded by the Global Speakers Federation and the only internationally recognised designation for professional speakers.
What You'll Learn
• How Lindsay's work uses a spin on the traditional DiSC to help create relationships
• The history and transferable lessons that lead Lindsay from public servant to serving his industry
• Why and how we should be investing in relationships in these slow economic times
• A handful of actionable tips and steps to help you get ahead in communication and conversations
• Exactly how much effort you should put into your professional relationships
• Is constant contact annoying, being a pest or actually ok?
• What the benefits are to looking at a professional speaking organisation such as the PSA or Toastmasters
• How serving and being a leader can pay itself back to you tenfold
Mentioned In The Show
• Lindsay Adams' Website
• Lindsay is the CEO of Integrus Australia
• Free Colour Assessment Tool
• The Professional Speakers Association
• Toastmasters International
• Lindsay recommended 18 Minutes by Peter Bregman
• The book he couldn't think of was
Sep 01, 202052:02
70. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Kenneth Lacovara "Hunting for dinosaurs showed me our place in the universe"
Grab a shovel for episode seventy of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Today we're going hunting for actual dinosaurs and along the way will learn about the science and maths of evolution and the morality of our ecosystem. In this breakdown, Thomas selected this Talk from the TED Talks Daily podcast and we play it for you while we make comment along the way about what works so well in this speech.
Not only will you meet the recently discovered 'Dreadnoughtus', but will hear the beautifully scripted speech presented here. Kate and Thomas discuss the speech patterns, the use of visuals and the literary genius of this engaging talk. It's a fascinating speech, well crafted and with loads to learn about presentation skills. Also, dinosaurs!
What You'll Learn
• A 'through the front door' approach to introducing the structure for your presentation
• Building curiosity by asking questions of your audience; even if they've never considered them before
• The power of simplicity, even in otherwise complex topics
• Use of metaphor and anchoring in your presentation to crystallise ideas
• How a well crafted script, and careful preparation can sound when done brilliantly
• Why you should show your passion and love in presentations
• Using PowerPoint and imagery to provide context and backdrop to your topic
• Imagery animations to add visual interest
• An easy and simple way to add humour and lightness to presentations
• Being aware of repetitive speaking patterns and ensuring it doesn't become distracting
• The 'sudden stop' speaking technique for contrast and intensity
Mentioned In The Show
• Kenneth Lacovara | "Hunting for dinosaurs showed me our place in the universe"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on Facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Not only will you meet the recently discovered 'Dreadnoughtus', but will hear the beautifully scripted speech presented here. Kate and Thomas discuss the speech patterns, the use of visuals and the literary genius of this engaging talk. It's a fascinating speech, well crafted and with loads to learn about presentation skills. Also, dinosaurs!
What You'll Learn
• A 'through the front door' approach to introducing the structure for your presentation
• Building curiosity by asking questions of your audience; even if they've never considered them before
• The power of simplicity, even in otherwise complex topics
• Use of metaphor and anchoring in your presentation to crystallise ideas
• How a well crafted script, and careful preparation can sound when done brilliantly
• Why you should show your passion and love in presentations
• Using PowerPoint and imagery to provide context and backdrop to your topic
• Imagery animations to add visual interest
• An easy and simple way to add humour and lightness to presentations
• Being aware of repetitive speaking patterns and ensuring it doesn't become distracting
• The 'sudden stop' speaking technique for contrast and intensity
Mentioned In The Show
• Kenneth Lacovara | "Hunting for dinosaurs showed me our place in the universe"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on Facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Aug 25, 202032:09
69. Alternatives to PowerPoint Part 1 - The Big Five Presentation Software Options
Grab a friend for episode sixty-nine of The Presentation Boss Podcast! We know there is a lot of tiredness around poor slide use. Unfortunately use of presentation software it is not taught as standard on any scale. And with PowerPoint being the ubiquitous term, there is always someone, somewhere thinking about how to avoid 'Death by PowerPoint'. And often, the answer can be to move to another app, program or software to help ease that pain.
At Presentation Boss, we see five big players in the presentation software world. These five hold either a big market share, or are often cited as good alternatives to the usual PowerPoint. In this episode we discuss the options, our experience with them, their features/benefits and where they each fall down.
Plus, at the end Thomas outlines exactly which products he recommends and why. Spoiler alert: we point towards planning and designing above software choice! But, there are options, some are better at some things, so let's talk about that! And next week, we'll discuss all the non-electronic alternatives to slides!
The Options We Discuss:
• Prezi
• Apple Keynote
• Google Slides
• Canva Presentations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
Our Ratings for Each Software/App:
• Prezi: Ease of use, low. Features/flexibility, medium. Looks good, high.
• Keynote: Ease of use, high (for Mac users). Features/flexibility, high. Looks good, medium.
• Google Slides: Ease of use, medium. Features/flexibility, medium. Looks good, medium.
• Canva: Ease of use, high. Features/flexibility, medium. Looks good, high.
• PowerPoint: Ease of use, high. Features/flexibility, high. Looks good, high
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
At Presentation Boss, we see five big players in the presentation software world. These five hold either a big market share, or are often cited as good alternatives to the usual PowerPoint. In this episode we discuss the options, our experience with them, their features/benefits and where they each fall down.
Plus, at the end Thomas outlines exactly which products he recommends and why. Spoiler alert: we point towards planning and designing above software choice! But, there are options, some are better at some things, so let's talk about that! And next week, we'll discuss all the non-electronic alternatives to slides!
The Options We Discuss:
• Prezi
• Apple Keynote
• Google Slides
• Canva Presentations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
Our Ratings for Each Software/App:
• Prezi: Ease of use, low. Features/flexibility, medium. Looks good, high.
• Keynote: Ease of use, high (for Mac users). Features/flexibility, high. Looks good, medium.
• Google Slides: Ease of use, medium. Features/flexibility, medium. Looks good, medium.
• Canva: Ease of use, high. Features/flexibility, medium. Looks good, high.
• PowerPoint: Ease of use, high. Features/flexibility, high. Looks good, high
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Aug 18, 202034:18
68. Colin Kinner with Persuasive Pitches and Start-Ups
Step into episode sixty-eight of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Life's a pitch. And today's guest knows a thing or two about the art and science of the successful pitch. Sure, we've all seen the TV shows, trying to secure squillions of investment for a new business. But Colin Kinner reminds us that we are always pitching ideas. Whether we're in sales, in a family or in a corporate team. Heck, you may even be pitching your side-hustle business! And that's why you should listen to this episode.
Kate and Thomas have a great conversation with Colin who specialises not just in this aspect of entrepreneurship but also has a deep understanding of presentations too. They all learn something from this episode from practice techniques, to neuroscience and how direct we should be asking for what we want. If you ever need to share your ideas, don't miss this episode!
About Our Guest
Colin Kinner is the founder and CEO of Startup Onramp, a training and mentoring program for startup founders. Over the last fifteen years he has worked with over 300 startup teams, helping them to launch and grow globally scalable companies. He is a regular speaker on the topic of high-impact entrepreneurship, and has advised corporates and governments on entrepreneurship and innovation programs.
Colin is also an experienced educator. He has trained hundreds of emerging entrepreneurs and is a strong believer that delivering convincing presentations is a skill anyone can learn. In his work with startups, Colin focuses on creating compelling pitches, ensuring that founders can communicate their company's value proposition to customers, investors, employees and the media.
What You'll Learn
• What exactly is a pitch; and how is it designed to persuade
• Where the pitch for an idea exists within a conversation
• How to ask yourself the right questions to put together your best pitch
• The main purpose and structure of a pitch
• Exactly what Colin believes makes the difference between an average and an awesome pitch
• A brilliant rehearsal method to ensure you internalise what you want to communicate
• The differences in proposals depending on culture, and what we can learn from others
• Some neuroscience around internal BS detectors and navigating your truth
• The power of showing your presentation to lookalike audiences, and what you should get from them
Mentioned In The Show
• Colin Kinner's Startup Onramp
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on Facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Kate and Thomas have a great conversation with Colin who specialises not just in this aspect of entrepreneurship but also has a deep understanding of presentations too. They all learn something from this episode from practice techniques, to neuroscience and how direct we should be asking for what we want. If you ever need to share your ideas, don't miss this episode!
About Our Guest
Colin Kinner is the founder and CEO of Startup Onramp, a training and mentoring program for startup founders. Over the last fifteen years he has worked with over 300 startup teams, helping them to launch and grow globally scalable companies. He is a regular speaker on the topic of high-impact entrepreneurship, and has advised corporates and governments on entrepreneurship and innovation programs.
Colin is also an experienced educator. He has trained hundreds of emerging entrepreneurs and is a strong believer that delivering convincing presentations is a skill anyone can learn. In his work with startups, Colin focuses on creating compelling pitches, ensuring that founders can communicate their company's value proposition to customers, investors, employees and the media.
What You'll Learn
• What exactly is a pitch; and how is it designed to persuade
• Where the pitch for an idea exists within a conversation
• How to ask yourself the right questions to put together your best pitch
• The main purpose and structure of a pitch
• Exactly what Colin believes makes the difference between an average and an awesome pitch
• A brilliant rehearsal method to ensure you internalise what you want to communicate
• The differences in proposals depending on culture, and what we can learn from others
• Some neuroscience around internal BS detectors and navigating your truth
• The power of showing your presentation to lookalike audiences, and what you should get from them
Mentioned In The Show
• Colin Kinner's Startup Onramp
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on Facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Aug 11, 202037:30
67. 'The Presentation Podcast' Crossover with Troy Chollar, Sandra Johnson and Nolan Haims
Five presentation designers and co-hosts are in your ears for episode sixty-seven of The Presentation Boss Podcast. We've got a collaboration episode today, where Kate and Thomas joined up with the three co-hosts from The Presentation Podcast. Yes, the similarity in names is half coincidence, and half telling that we are all about relatively similar things. We get to know each other a little better during this (slightly over one) hour, have some laughs and geek out over some presentation nitty-gritty too!
Troy Chollar, Sandra (Sandy) Johnson and Nolan Haims are each PowerPoint MVP's and each run their own successful presentation design studios. Their podcast (one of Thomas' absolute favourites) is a fortnightly show with discussions revolving around all aspects of presentations, including design, technology and sometimes, guest specials.
The five of us decided we could have a lengthy conversation about our journeys through the industry and with our podcasts. The episode will be released on each of our podcasts, so if you're subscribed to us both, that's why you'll hear something similar. If you're not subscribed to both, you ought to be! For regular viewers here, this is a little bit of a different format and we hope you love this massive conversation!
About The Presentation Podcast:
The Presentation Podcast is a conversation among presentation design studio owners (across the USA) about presentation design, tools, tips, running a design studio and more. New episodes release on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
What We Discuss:
• The upcoming virtual Presentation Summit
• Origin stories of how each group met and why we started our respective podcasts
• Specific niches and specialisations of each co-host (and yes, we're each different!)
• Why this podcast rotates through the three formats
• What benefits we each get out of the podcast experience (and some behind the scenes on individual roles)
And we do talk about presentations, specifically:
• The software we find is being most used and that we most work with (PowerPoint, Prezi, Keynote, Google Slides or Canva)
• Professional and Tech tips from each presenter (all links below)
Mentioned in the Show:
Episode 107 of The Presentation Podcast
Troy Chollar (California):
TLC Creative Services
The PowerPoint Blog
Nolan Haims (New Jersey):
Present Your Story Blog
Nolan Haims Creative
Sandy Johnson (Minnesota):
Presentation Wiz
The Presentation Guild
Pro/Tech Tips:
Troy: Synchronise App
Sandy: Mmhmm App
Thomas: Phil M Jones - Exactly What to Say
Kate: Headliner App
Nolan: Hanna...
Troy Chollar, Sandra (Sandy) Johnson and Nolan Haims are each PowerPoint MVP's and each run their own successful presentation design studios. Their podcast (one of Thomas' absolute favourites) is a fortnightly show with discussions revolving around all aspects of presentations, including design, technology and sometimes, guest specials.
The five of us decided we could have a lengthy conversation about our journeys through the industry and with our podcasts. The episode will be released on each of our podcasts, so if you're subscribed to us both, that's why you'll hear something similar. If you're not subscribed to both, you ought to be! For regular viewers here, this is a little bit of a different format and we hope you love this massive conversation!
About The Presentation Podcast:
The Presentation Podcast is a conversation among presentation design studio owners (across the USA) about presentation design, tools, tips, running a design studio and more. New episodes release on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
What We Discuss:
• The upcoming virtual Presentation Summit
• Origin stories of how each group met and why we started our respective podcasts
• Specific niches and specialisations of each co-host (and yes, we're each different!)
• Why this podcast rotates through the three formats
• What benefits we each get out of the podcast experience (and some behind the scenes on individual roles)
And we do talk about presentations, specifically:
• The software we find is being most used and that we most work with (PowerPoint, Prezi, Keynote, Google Slides or Canva)
• Professional and Tech tips from each presenter (all links below)
Mentioned in the Show:
Episode 107 of The Presentation Podcast
Troy Chollar (California):
TLC Creative Services
The PowerPoint Blog
Nolan Haims (New Jersey):
Present Your Story Blog
Nolan Haims Creative
Sandy Johnson (Minnesota):
Presentation Wiz
The Presentation Guild
Pro/Tech Tips:
Troy: Synchronise App
Sandy: Mmhmm App
Thomas: Phil M Jones - Exactly What to Say
Kate: Headliner App
Nolan: Hanna...
Aug 04, 202001:11:35
66. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Nilofer Merchant "Got a Meeting? Take a Walk"
Time to walk and listen to episode sixty-six of The Presentation Boss Podcast. No really, if you're not walking/jogging/running while listening to this episode, I can't guarantee that you won't feel bad by the end. We're doing a speech breakdown where we play a talk from the internet and pause it to make comment about the presentation skills on display.
In this weeks episode, we have another suggestion from our friend and previous guest, Tamsen Webster. This talk by Nilofer Merchant is both a classic we had forgotten about, and a brilliant example of sharing a simple idea in just three minutes. We discuss the clever tactics used by the presenter, but also discuss if maybe it should have been longer. Lots to learn and maybe a life and habit-changing idea coming your way in this super short episode!
What You'll Learn
• Choosing the right statement or fact to open a presentation with impact
• The power of comparison between your topic and a known habit
• Why data and information might not be important, and how to address that information
• How to use pace to add contrast and emphasise pertinent points of the talk
• Why you should rehearse a presentation in front of your intended audience or similar
• Whether a super-short presentation is adequate to communicate an idea, or if it's more a conversation starter
• Making persuasion powerful using elements that are important to your audience
• Awareness of shadows that hair, hats etc. can cast on your face, depending on venue lighting.
Mentioned In The Show
• Nilofer Merchant | "Got a meeting? Take a walk!"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
In this weeks episode, we have another suggestion from our friend and previous guest, Tamsen Webster. This talk by Nilofer Merchant is both a classic we had forgotten about, and a brilliant example of sharing a simple idea in just three minutes. We discuss the clever tactics used by the presenter, but also discuss if maybe it should have been longer. Lots to learn and maybe a life and habit-changing idea coming your way in this super short episode!
What You'll Learn
• Choosing the right statement or fact to open a presentation with impact
• The power of comparison between your topic and a known habit
• Why data and information might not be important, and how to address that information
• How to use pace to add contrast and emphasise pertinent points of the talk
• Why you should rehearse a presentation in front of your intended audience or similar
• Whether a super-short presentation is adequate to communicate an idea, or if it's more a conversation starter
• Making persuasion powerful using elements that are important to your audience
• Awareness of shadows that hair, hats etc. can cast on your face, depending on venue lighting.
Mentioned In The Show
• Nilofer Merchant | "Got a meeting? Take a walk!"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Jul 28, 202012:40
65. How to Make "Dry Information" Engaging
Join us for episode sixty-five of The Presentation Boss Podcast! We work a whole lot with tech-based teams. Accounting, IT, engineering, academia, data analysts.. the type of deep thinkers who have a massive amount of knowledge and understanding in their topics. But can struggle to get that important information out of their mind. Especially when they are labelled as boring or involved with dry, boring information.
Kate and Thomas don't believe any subject worth talking about is boring, dry or not worthy of communicating. Let us walk you through five of the key aspects and philosophies we use with our clients to ensure they communicate their topic of brilliance (no matter the label) in an engaging and effective way.
Mentioned in the show:
• Previous episode: "Talk Nerdy to Me"
What you'll learn in this episode:
• The five key ways to boost your presentation of even the most seemingly boring content
• Making sure that your audience does care about what you have to say
• Using simple stories to preface hard data and information
• Building a solid introduction to generate initial interest
• Why you should leverage the Social Curiosity Driver as a presentation skill
• Breaking through the stereotypes and fallacies around your topic and industry
• Adding personality, humour and entertainment into your next presentation
• The value of simplifying your language and discourse
• How to create an anchor or metaphor to springboard your audience's understanding
• Whether you should get your audience a bit more involved in your presentation as a conversation.
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Kate and Thomas don't believe any subject worth talking about is boring, dry or not worthy of communicating. Let us walk you through five of the key aspects and philosophies we use with our clients to ensure they communicate their topic of brilliance (no matter the label) in an engaging and effective way.
Mentioned in the show:
• Previous episode: "Talk Nerdy to Me"
What you'll learn in this episode:
• The five key ways to boost your presentation of even the most seemingly boring content
• Making sure that your audience does care about what you have to say
• Using simple stories to preface hard data and information
• Building a solid introduction to generate initial interest
• Why you should leverage the Social Curiosity Driver as a presentation skill
• Breaking through the stereotypes and fallacies around your topic and industry
• Adding personality, humour and entertainment into your next presentation
• The value of simplifying your language and discourse
• How to create an anchor or metaphor to springboard your audience's understanding
• Whether you should get your audience a bit more involved in your presentation as a conversation.
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Jul 21, 202031:09
64. Nolan Haims with Data Visualisation and Presentation
Hello there, it's episode sixty-four of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Way back when Thomas started listening to podcasts about presentations, he came across one called 'The Presentation Podcast' (Yes, the similarity of the name is noted). It has since become his most listened to podcast. Nolan Haims is one of the co-hosts of that show and is a master in presentations, data-visualisation and PowerPoint design.
More recently, Kate has jumped on board the Nolan Haims fan-train and were both excited to have a conversation with him about this topic. There's a load of valuable conversation about charts and graphs use, where design fits into presentation preparation, and how you can start to move from average data presentation towards something better for communication.
About Our Guest
With more than 20 years of experience in the field of visual communications, Nolan Haims helps individuals and organisations tell better stories with fewer words. He has created thousands of presentations including keynote addresses for Fortune 500 CEOs, TED Talks and multi-million dollar winning agency pitches.
In a past life, Nolan was an award-winning magician and juggler and performed with the Moscow Circus and Vermont's Circus Smirkus before turning to theatre. He directed and wrote professionally, creating stories on stages in New York and around the USA for a decade.
As Vice President and Director of Presentation for Edelman, the world's largest PR firm, he founded and ran a department dedicated to raising the agency's bar on visual communication.
He runs his own visual communications consultancy in Montclair, New Jersey. Nolan trains organisations to think visually, speaks at national conferences, writes about visual storytelling at PresentYourStory.com, and is a co-host of The Presentation Podcast. As one of only 35 Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs in the world, he regularly advises the PowerPoint development team.
What You'll Learn
• What the difference is between using different graphing software to present your data
• How using PowerPoint is exactly the same as using Prezi, Keynote, Google Slides or Canva
• Why you should create graphs with quick comprehension in mind
• How you can move your team/organisation from how they currently present data, to an objectively better way
• How to build better data presentations
• The debate around pie charts vs. bar charts
• If you're just getting started, how you can begin to create better designed slides
• Loads more - seriously, you have to just listen in!
Mentioned In The Show
• The podcast that Nolan co-hosts (and Thomas loves): The Presentation Podcast
• Nolan Haims' blog: PresentYourStory.com
• Nolan Haims' corporate website: NolanHaimsCreative.com
• Edward Tufte's books
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook:
More recently, Kate has jumped on board the Nolan Haims fan-train and were both excited to have a conversation with him about this topic. There's a load of valuable conversation about charts and graphs use, where design fits into presentation preparation, and how you can start to move from average data presentation towards something better for communication.
About Our Guest
With more than 20 years of experience in the field of visual communications, Nolan Haims helps individuals and organisations tell better stories with fewer words. He has created thousands of presentations including keynote addresses for Fortune 500 CEOs, TED Talks and multi-million dollar winning agency pitches.
In a past life, Nolan was an award-winning magician and juggler and performed with the Moscow Circus and Vermont's Circus Smirkus before turning to theatre. He directed and wrote professionally, creating stories on stages in New York and around the USA for a decade.
As Vice President and Director of Presentation for Edelman, the world's largest PR firm, he founded and ran a department dedicated to raising the agency's bar on visual communication.
He runs his own visual communications consultancy in Montclair, New Jersey. Nolan trains organisations to think visually, speaks at national conferences, writes about visual storytelling at PresentYourStory.com, and is a co-host of The Presentation Podcast. As one of only 35 Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs in the world, he regularly advises the PowerPoint development team.
What You'll Learn
• What the difference is between using different graphing software to present your data
• How using PowerPoint is exactly the same as using Prezi, Keynote, Google Slides or Canva
• Why you should create graphs with quick comprehension in mind
• How you can move your team/organisation from how they currently present data, to an objectively better way
• How to build better data presentations
• The debate around pie charts vs. bar charts
• If you're just getting started, how you can begin to create better designed slides
• Loads more - seriously, you have to just listen in!
Mentioned In The Show
• The podcast that Nolan co-hosts (and Thomas loves): The Presentation Podcast
• Nolan Haims' blog: PresentYourStory.com
• Nolan Haims' corporate website: NolanHaimsCreative.com
• Edward Tufte's books
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook:
Jul 14, 202048:20
63. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Melissa Marshall "Talk Nerdy To Me"
Howdy! It's episode sixty-three of The Presentation Boss Podcast. We love hearing constantly how much you guys love our speech breakdowns. Just two weeks ago you heard us talk about the completeness and accessibility of TED Talks with Tamsen Webster. And after our recording, she suggested we take a look at this talk.
We love short, concise, thoughtful speeches and this one clocks in at under five minutes! So, a shorter episode this time. However, not only is it a great example of speaking, especially the Plan, Design, Deliver model, but it's also full of suggestions about how to present technical information to non-tech audiences. We're aware how meta this feels.
What You'll Learn
• Starting a speech with context in storytelling
• Being conscious of using positive, non-derogatory words to describe stereotypes
• Relating a problem to an entire audience, rather than a select few
• How your rate of speech and pause need to match and consider the audience.
• Using PowerPoint to be visual and novel in explaining your message
• How to use the three-point presentation structure
Mentioned In The Show
• Melissa Marshall | "Talk Nerdy to Me"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
We love short, concise, thoughtful speeches and this one clocks in at under five minutes! So, a shorter episode this time. However, not only is it a great example of speaking, especially the Plan, Design, Deliver model, but it's also full of suggestions about how to present technical information to non-tech audiences. We're aware how meta this feels.
What You'll Learn
• Starting a speech with context in storytelling
• Being conscious of using positive, non-derogatory words to describe stereotypes
• Relating a problem to an entire audience, rather than a select few
• How your rate of speech and pause need to match and consider the audience.
• Using PowerPoint to be visual and novel in explaining your message
• How to use the three-point presentation structure
Mentioned In The Show
• Melissa Marshall | "Talk Nerdy to Me"
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Jul 07, 202013:44
62. Being Confident and Authentic When Speaking
We're tackling the big issues in episode sixty-two of The Presentation Boss Podcast! Confidence in presentations and feeling authentic!
You know what confidence feels like. The idea that you can do a task and do it well. And speaking in any capacity is the skill more than any other that people have no confidence in doing themselves. So we talk about exactly what confidence means when presenting, as well as exactly how to go about building that true, internal confidence for yourself.
Then, authenticity. It's the second-most desirable trait of ourselves when we speak (right behind confidence). The idea that we are giving an accurate, true and non-artificial representation of ourselves. Kate and Thomas talk about what authenticity means (and more importantly, what it doesn't mean), how it affects speaking and of course, the best way for you to be an authentic speaker.
Strap in, while we discuss these two powerful words. We share with you the same thoughts we share with our clients when they ask us to help them be more confident and more authentic.
What you'll learn in this episode:
• What leads to confidence and its two key components
• How and why confidence is different to self-esteem
• The dilemma of starting a new skill and being seen to be starting
• Exactly how to get started building your confidence as a speaker
• What authenticity means for you as a speaker
• The excuses and mis-interpretations of authenticity
• How authenticity gives a reflection of who you are, rather than your most transparent emotions
• Exactly what you can do to ensure you present authentically
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
You know what confidence feels like. The idea that you can do a task and do it well. And speaking in any capacity is the skill more than any other that people have no confidence in doing themselves. So we talk about exactly what confidence means when presenting, as well as exactly how to go about building that true, internal confidence for yourself.
Then, authenticity. It's the second-most desirable trait of ourselves when we speak (right behind confidence). The idea that we are giving an accurate, true and non-artificial representation of ourselves. Kate and Thomas talk about what authenticity means (and more importantly, what it doesn't mean), how it affects speaking and of course, the best way for you to be an authentic speaker.
Strap in, while we discuss these two powerful words. We share with you the same thoughts we share with our clients when they ask us to help them be more confident and more authentic.
What you'll learn in this episode:
• What leads to confidence and its two key components
• How and why confidence is different to self-esteem
• The dilemma of starting a new skill and being seen to be starting
• Exactly how to get started building your confidence as a speaker
• What authenticity means for you as a speaker
• The excuses and mis-interpretations of authenticity
• How authenticity gives a reflection of who you are, rather than your most transparent emotions
• Exactly what you can do to ensure you present authentically
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Jun 30, 202021:49
61. Tamsen Webster on TED and The Red Thread
Get in, it's episode sixty-one of The Presentation Boss Podcast. We're joined today by another speaking genius from our big wish-list of experts we're excited to have on the show. Today it's Tamsen Webster of TEDx and The Red Thread fame. Kate has been following her work for years, and Thomas almost as long (you'll have to listen to the episode to hear the story).
In this conversation, she talks deeply about refining your message, what goes into making a great talk (TED or otherwise) and the power of introverts when giving presentations. We even have a great discussion about why 5-minute talks are often better than far longer. Tamsen's comments are well articulated, succinct and packed with value. This is a big 49 minutes!
About Our Guest
As a professional 'Idea Whisperer', Tamsen helps people find, build, and tell the stories of their ideas. She combined 20 years in brand and message strategy with four years as a TEDx Executive Producer to create The Red Thread®, a simple way to change how people see.. and what they do as a result. (Though as she'll tell you, everything she knows about people, speaking, and change, she learned at Weight Watchers.) Today, Tamsen is a globe-hopping keynote speaker who consults with enterprise companies like Verizon, Johnson & Johnson, and State Street Bank on how to get their big ideas to have the impact they deserve.
What You'll Learn
• How you can think of the difference between a big idea and a key message in a presentation
• The three connections that are the secret to successful presentation messaging
• What makes the difference between an average talk and a great talk
• The two levels a presentation must succeed on in order to drive change
• Some of the lessons we can learn from the shortest TED Talks
• How introversion positively affects presentations skills as a speaker
Mentioned In The Show
• Everything Tamsen is on her website: TamsenWebster.com
• Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Resources and Links
• 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 the Show
• "You already have the resources you need to be successful; some folks just have to figure out what those are"
• "So much of what people are looking for in delivery can be solved with content"
Jun 23, 202053:04
60. Speech Breakdown: 2020 Virtual Commencement by Barack Obama "This Is Your Generation's World To Shape"
What's going on? Here we are at episode sixty of The Presentation Boss Podcast. We know you're probably still at home a lot, especially if you're listening from the USA. And with so many students unable to have a graduation ceremony, NBC put on a special event for virtual graduation. The selection of speeches have been making their way around the internet and Barack Obama was one of them.
Honestly, Kate and Thomas have been looking for an excuse to analyse an Obama speech, and this 7-and-a-half minute example is perfect. Every time we poll our workshop participants on examples of great presenters, Obama is mentioned every time. And honestly, how could you disagree? In this episode we play his speech to the class of 2020 and look at exactly how he delivers and why he is admired as a speaker.
What You'll Learn
• How having a personal brand is important, and important to bring to your presentations
• The value of a clear, articulate voice
• Building contrast into a presentation to help emphasise key points
• Why you should incorporate empathy and respect to your audience as a leader
• A beautiful three-piece structure, and use of headlines to delineate each segment
• How using your hands when presenting can be indispensably powerful
• The difference between inspirational and motivational speaking.
Mentioned In The Show
• Barack Obama's Virtual Commencement Speech To Class Of 2020: 'This Is Your Generation's World To Shape'
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Honestly, Kate and Thomas have been looking for an excuse to analyse an Obama speech, and this 7-and-a-half minute example is perfect. Every time we poll our workshop participants on examples of great presenters, Obama is mentioned every time. And honestly, how could you disagree? In this episode we play his speech to the class of 2020 and look at exactly how he delivers and why he is admired as a speaker.
What You'll Learn
• How having a personal brand is important, and important to bring to your presentations
• The value of a clear, articulate voice
• Building contrast into a presentation to help emphasise key points
• Why you should incorporate empathy and respect to your audience as a leader
• A beautiful three-piece structure, and use of headlines to delineate each segment
• How using your hands when presenting can be indispensably powerful
• The difference between inspirational and motivational speaking.
Mentioned In The Show
• Barack Obama's Virtual Commencement Speech To Class Of 2020: 'This Is Your Generation's World To Shape'
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Jun 16, 202019:32
Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Bill Gates "The next outbreak? We're not ready" Teaser
Time to log in to forty-eight of The Presentation Boss Podcast! We’re jumping aboard the bandwagon of the recently trending Bill Gates talk all about pandemics and what the world future of them may look like. The kicker? The talk is from 2015 and feels like a prophecy come true in the 2020 corona-crisis.
Aside from the uncanny content of the talk, we love seeing Bill Gates present and this talk is a shining example of a well-crafted and polished presentation. It has a huge amount of impact for an 8-minute presentation. Thomas had seen it before so got to sit back and watch Kate well up with the same excitement he had once felt.
What You'll Learn
• An effective mix of visual elements to emphasise a talk
• Why starting with a story can be so powerful
• The careful considerations for breaking a massive topic into just enough information
• Ensuring your audience is not distracted by your props
• How effective data visualisation can improve the impact of complex information
• How to end your presentation by referring back to the opening.
Mentioned In The Show
• TED Talk by Bill Gates | The next outbreak? We’re not ready
Resources and Links
• 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
Jun 12, 202001:52
59. The Three Considerations Your Stories Need to be Persuasive
Gather around for episode fifty-nine of The Presentation Boss Podcast! The use of storytelling in any presentation is powerful. But never moreso than in the art of persuasive speaking. That is, giving a presentation to convince an audience of something. Whether you're selling an item or an idea, asking them to make a decision or consider recommendations.
While the stories we use could be about our own personal experience, they can also be of a previous client, from a customer experience or even just out of the data we're presenting. Whichever we choose to use, there are three key aspects that we must consider to have effective and cleverly crafted stories that achieve the purpose intended. And that purpose is to appeal to the emotions of our audience and persuade them into a way of thinking.
What You'll Hear About:
Scenes: Creating a time and a place for your story to take place and allow your audience to 'see' what is happening.
Stakes: This is the answer to the question "Why should my audience listen and remain interested"
Message: A story is a vehicle to deliver a message, and knowing what the message is enables you to tell more crafted, considered stories.
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
While the stories we use could be about our own personal experience, they can also be of a previous client, from a customer experience or even just out of the data we're presenting. Whichever we choose to use, there are three key aspects that we must consider to have effective and cleverly crafted stories that achieve the purpose intended. And that purpose is to appeal to the emotions of our audience and persuade them into a way of thinking.
What You'll Hear About:
Scenes: Creating a time and a place for your story to take place and allow your audience to 'see' what is happening.
Stakes: This is the answer to the question "Why should my audience listen and remain interested"
Message: A story is a vehicle to deliver a message, and knowing what the message is enables you to tell more crafted, considered stories.
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Jun 09, 202020:22
58. Michael Port on Authenticity, Rehearsal and Performance
On episode fifty-eight of The Presentation Boss Podcast, we are joined by the world's number one presentation performance coach and co-founder of Heroic Public Speaking in New Jersey. Both Thomas and Kate have listened to hours of him in audiobooks, podcasts and speeches and had added him high up on the 'one-day wish-list' of guests. They didn't expect to have him on the show so soon!
But he was happy to join us when we reached out and the recording session went by quickly. Michael has a lot to share and gives much detail and example around authenticity, rehearsal and the art of public speaking. So join us for this recording between Presentation Boss' Kate and Thomas and the worlds number one presentation performance coach!
About Our Guest
25 years ago, Michael Port earned his MFA in acting from NYU before working in TV, film, and theater. Now, at the Heroic Public Speaking Headquarters in NJ and for organizations around the world, he teaches non-actors what actors know about how to give better performances both onstage and off. Michael is the author of eight books including Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show. They've been translated into 29 languages and been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times and Wall Street Journal among others. Clients include Disney, Best Buy, Guardian, Navy Seals, FBI agents, Astronauts and thousands of others who care deeply about making a difference in the world.
What You'll Learn
• How Michael transitioned from the world of acting into the world of speaking and then into coaching
• The importance of proper rehearsal and what happens when you don't rehearse for a presentation properly
• Whether it makes sense to aim for authentic, natural or performative when speaking
• His one piece of advice to anyone starting to speak as part of their job or career
Mentioned In The Show
• Michael Port's Website: Heroic Public Speaking
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
But he was happy to join us when we reached out and the recording session went by quickly. Michael has a lot to share and gives much detail and example around authenticity, rehearsal and the art of public speaking. So join us for this recording between Presentation Boss' Kate and Thomas and the worlds number one presentation performance coach!
About Our Guest
25 years ago, Michael Port earned his MFA in acting from NYU before working in TV, film, and theater. Now, at the Heroic Public Speaking Headquarters in NJ and for organizations around the world, he teaches non-actors what actors know about how to give better performances both onstage and off. Michael is the author of eight books including Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show. They've been translated into 29 languages and been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times and Wall Street Journal among others. Clients include Disney, Best Buy, Guardian, Navy Seals, FBI agents, Astronauts and thousands of others who care deeply about making a difference in the world.
What You'll Learn
• How Michael transitioned from the world of acting into the world of speaking and then into coaching
• The importance of proper rehearsal and what happens when you don't rehearse for a presentation properly
• Whether it makes sense to aim for authentic, natural or performative when speaking
• His one piece of advice to anyone starting to speak as part of their job or career
Mentioned In The Show
• Michael Port's Website: Heroic Public Speaking
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Jun 02, 202055:34
57. Speech Breakdown: TEDx Talk by Rory Vaden "How to Multiply Your Time"
Let's get cracking on another episode of The Presentation Boss Podcast - episode fifty-seven! And we're back with another speech breakdown. This TED Talk was recommended either by Kate or by a listener, that slight detail has been forgotten. But it is a topic close to both hosts, especially Kate who is a productivity and efficiency nerd (her words!). We listen to Rory Vaden's talk and pause several times to highlight what he is doing that works in favour of his delivery and a couple things that we feel weren't the best choice.
Interestingly, Kate experiences a very different reaction not only to Thomas about this talk, but to how she felt about it the first time she listened many months ago. While the audio is a bit iffy at times, listen out carefully for the pacing and repetition choices displayed in this presentation.
What You'll Learn
• The importance of respectfully calling out obvious delays to an event's agenda
• A tactic of beginning a speech by stating and disagreeing with common assumptions
• How to use a story to deliver an important point plus grab at your audiences emotions
• The value of a purge or pattern break using humour
• Why you might need a visual display, even for simple concepts
• How niggled Kate gets when comparing the maths of money to the maths of time!
Mentioned In The Show
• Rory Vaden | How to Multiply Your Time
• Episode 54 with Gerald Pauschmann
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Interestingly, Kate experiences a very different reaction not only to Thomas about this talk, but to how she felt about it the first time she listened many months ago. While the audio is a bit iffy at times, listen out carefully for the pacing and repetition choices displayed in this presentation.
What You'll Learn
• The importance of respectfully calling out obvious delays to an event's agenda
• A tactic of beginning a speech by stating and disagreeing with common assumptions
• How to use a story to deliver an important point plus grab at your audiences emotions
• The value of a purge or pattern break using humour
• Why you might need a visual display, even for simple concepts
• How niggled Kate gets when comparing the maths of money to the maths of time!
Mentioned In The Show
• Rory Vaden | How to Multiply Your Time
• Episode 54 with Gerald Pauschmann
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
May 26, 202034:14
56. Three Cognitive Biases Holding Your Presentation Back and How to Overcome Them
Hello bosses, it's episode fifty-six of The Presentation Boss Podcast! We all know that every human and their brain is effectively diluted water transmitting tiny amounts of electricity, flavoured with a few hormones. We can easily forget that other people think differently. One of the greatest mistakes we can make when communicating is to assume that others think the same way we think.
But, there are trends that are common to most of us. They're called 'cognitive biases'. Some of these prevent us from performing well, especially during presentations. But we can acknowledge, deal with and overcome those cognitive biases. Today Kate and Thomas discuss the three cognitive biases (or, psychological phenomena) that they see most commonly affect presenters in a negative sense, plus how to overcome them.
What You'll Hear About:
2:59 - The Curse of Knowledge - this is why we see so many presentations that are a complex maze of content, detail and often, death by PowerPoint.
10:56 - The Illusion of Transparency - this explains why when we feel nervous, we tend to get caught in a spiral of panicking about what the audience must think.
15:18 - Imposter Syndrome - this details why we sometimes feel like we shouldn't be the expert or how we compare ourselves to peers and superiors.
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
But, there are trends that are common to most of us. They're called 'cognitive biases'. Some of these prevent us from performing well, especially during presentations. But we can acknowledge, deal with and overcome those cognitive biases. Today Kate and Thomas discuss the three cognitive biases (or, psychological phenomena) that they see most commonly affect presenters in a negative sense, plus how to overcome them.
What You'll Hear About:
2:59 - The Curse of Knowledge - this is why we see so many presentations that are a complex maze of content, detail and often, death by PowerPoint.
10:56 - The Illusion of Transparency - this explains why when we feel nervous, we tend to get caught in a spiral of panicking about what the audience must think.
15:18 - Imposter Syndrome - this details why we sometimes feel like we shouldn't be the expert or how we compare ourselves to peers and superiors.
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
May 19, 202025:37
55. Gerald Pauschmann on Defusing Difficult Audiences
We're having a chat for episode fifty-five of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Today we have on the show the very first presentation skills coach that Kate ever had as a mentor. Gerald is a unique individual with a presence both as a presentation coach, a successful YouTube series and his expertise of defusing dangerous and hostile situations. All that gets brought together today in this show that will be super beneficial to anyone giving presentations or facilitating workshops.
Not to mention he's also not afraid to have a laugh, follow a tangent and generally have a good time. He also manages to make Kate and Thomas slightly uncomfortable and as promised, push buttons. As a result of this deep conversation, we have a little bit longer episode than normal, with all the good stuff left in. Pull up a chair, headphones and listen in to another communication expert because at some point everyone will have a disruptive person appear in an audience or in our workshops.
About Our Guest
Gerald Pauschmann is the guy who will push your buttons to ensure you only get told the facts about how people behave under extremely stressfull situations. He has delivered dynamic presentations to the corporate world, in countries including the United States of America, Canada, Fiji, New Zealand, PNG, Honiara and Malaysia. In the past five years, he has been the guest speaker at 60 national conferences and specialises in providing an understanding of human behaviour in the business context.
What You'll Learn
• How and where Gerald and Kate started their speaking careers
• The psychology and motivation of disruptive audience members
• Exactly how Gerald recommends defusing difficult audiences before things get bad
• Concentration habits of listeners you ought to be aware of
• Similarities between dealing with children, and dealing with adults
• The power of using questions
• Considerations for the opening of your presentation
Mentioned In The Show
• Find Gerald online
• Gerald's cider skit video
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Not to mention he's also not afraid to have a laugh, follow a tangent and generally have a good time. He also manages to make Kate and Thomas slightly uncomfortable and as promised, push buttons. As a result of this deep conversation, we have a little bit longer episode than normal, with all the good stuff left in. Pull up a chair, headphones and listen in to another communication expert because at some point everyone will have a disruptive person appear in an audience or in our workshops.
About Our Guest
Gerald Pauschmann is the guy who will push your buttons to ensure you only get told the facts about how people behave under extremely stressfull situations. He has delivered dynamic presentations to the corporate world, in countries including the United States of America, Canada, Fiji, New Zealand, PNG, Honiara and Malaysia. In the past five years, he has been the guest speaker at 60 national conferences and specialises in providing an understanding of human behaviour in the business context.
What You'll Learn
• How and where Gerald and Kate started their speaking careers
• The psychology and motivation of disruptive audience members
• Exactly how Gerald recommends defusing difficult audiences before things get bad
• Concentration habits of listeners you ought to be aware of
• Similarities between dealing with children, and dealing with adults
• The power of using questions
• Considerations for the opening of your presentation
Mentioned In The Show
• Find Gerald online
• Gerald's cider skit video
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
May 12, 202001:15:12
54. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Malcolm Gladwell "Choice, Happiness and Spaghetti Sauce"
Jump on in to episode fifty-four of The Presentation Boss Podcast! This week Kate and Thomas are listening in to a TED Talk recommended by a listener. Thank you to Steve Bates for putting us onto this talk. It's lovely to watch this talk, it's so compelling and a slight peek back at what TED was like in 2004.
This talk cleverly leverages the hefty use of metaphor to anchor a concept in the mind of the audience, and the ending even takes Kate by surprise. Listen in as Kate and Thomas play the talk and pause to make comment. There is a lot to learn here about calm delivery, careful selection of details and even storytelling.
What You'll Learn
• Getting quickly to the valuable content of your presentation
• A reason to be a good audience member
• What to do when a distraction happens mid-presentation
• The value of using less adjectives when describing elements of a story
• How to not overwhelm the audience with too much technical detail
• Using effective pause when delivering an important point
• Purging the mind of your audience with humour before delivering a pertinent point
• What to do if you deliver humour that doesn't work
• Why you should be careful of flippant statements that diminish your credibility
Mentioned In The Show
• Malcolm Gladwell | Choice, happiness and spaghetti sauce
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
This talk cleverly leverages the hefty use of metaphor to anchor a concept in the mind of the audience, and the ending even takes Kate by surprise. Listen in as Kate and Thomas play the talk and pause to make comment. There is a lot to learn here about calm delivery, careful selection of details and even storytelling.
What You'll Learn
• Getting quickly to the valuable content of your presentation
• A reason to be a good audience member
• What to do when a distraction happens mid-presentation
• The value of using less adjectives when describing elements of a story
• How to not overwhelm the audience with too much technical detail
• Using effective pause when delivering an important point
• Purging the mind of your audience with humour before delivering a pertinent point
• What to do if you deliver humour that doesn't work
• Why you should be careful of flippant statements that diminish your credibility
Mentioned In The Show
• Malcolm Gladwell | Choice, happiness and spaghetti sauce
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
May 05, 202039:16
53. How to Plan, Design and Deliver Your Best Presentation - Like a Boss!
It's time to celebrate with episode fifty-three of The Presentation Boss Podcast! It has been one year since our very first episode on 1 May 2019 which means this is our first birthday. So, grab a beverage of your choice, a slice of cake and your notepad, then join us for a little bit of a party and another discussion between Kate and Thomas. We do promise to help you plan, design and deliver your best presentation, so in this episode we cover exactly what is in each of those elements.
For each of the steps we cover in this episode, we have done a deep dive episode previously, so be sure to check those out for more details. This is the exact process we use in our workshops and when we're coaching individuals how to communicate even the most complex ideas to their audience.
What We Cover + Deep Dive Episodes
PLAN: Identifying your audience, refining your message and building the structure for your presentation
• 44. How to Define Your Audience and Refine Your Message
• 15. The Simple Structure for Almost Every Presentation
DESIGN: How to best create visuals and slides for your presentation, plus the considerations for your data visualisation.
• 09. Amazon Has banned PowerPoint. Here's What We Think About That Decision.
• 41. Pimp My Slide: Small Tips for Big Changes
• 38. How To Choose The Right Chart For Your Data Visualisation
DELIVER: The aspects of physical delivery, how to properly rehearse your presentation and your pre-start routine.
• 24. How To Rehearse Properly For Your Next Presentation
• 06. Five Actionable Steps to Reduce Nervousness When Speaking
• 30. How to Effectively Use PowerPoint in Your Presentation
• 33. Seven Things To Not Do When Presenting
Also Mentioned in the Show
• 48. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Bill Gates "The next outbreak? We're not ready"
• 01: The 6 Key Elements of Public Speaking
• Self-Assessment Tool Download
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation...
For each of the steps we cover in this episode, we have done a deep dive episode previously, so be sure to check those out for more details. This is the exact process we use in our workshops and when we're coaching individuals how to communicate even the most complex ideas to their audience.
What We Cover + Deep Dive Episodes
PLAN: Identifying your audience, refining your message and building the structure for your presentation
• 44. How to Define Your Audience and Refine Your Message
• 15. The Simple Structure for Almost Every Presentation
DESIGN: How to best create visuals and slides for your presentation, plus the considerations for your data visualisation.
• 09. Amazon Has banned PowerPoint. Here's What We Think About That Decision.
• 41. Pimp My Slide: Small Tips for Big Changes
• 38. How To Choose The Right Chart For Your Data Visualisation
DELIVER: The aspects of physical delivery, how to properly rehearse your presentation and your pre-start routine.
• 24. How To Rehearse Properly For Your Next Presentation
• 06. Five Actionable Steps to Reduce Nervousness When Speaking
• 30. How to Effectively Use PowerPoint in Your Presentation
• 33. Seven Things To Not Do When Presenting
Also Mentioned in the Show
• 48. Speech Breakdown: TED Talk by Bill Gates "The next outbreak? We're not ready"
• 01: The 6 Key Elements of Public Speaking
• Self-Assessment Tool Download
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation...
Apr 28, 202027:50
52. Jay Baer on Talk Triggers and Signature Stories
Listen in, bosses, to episode fifty-two of the Presentation Boss Podcast. We love speaking with people who are great at speaking and love speaking. We were lucky enough to be introduced to today's guest and suggested to have him on our podcast. He already hosts one of Kate and Thomas' favourite podcasts and has been mentioned by a few of our previous guests.
This was another episode where we had to edit out longer pauses of Kate and Thomas being very lost in thought and concentration with the value and ideas that Jay Baer was bringing. He specialises in customer experience, marketing and of course, talk triggers. We have a few laughs along the way and you'll definitely find value here too.
About Our Guest
Jay Baer, CSP, CPAE has spent 25 years in digital marketing and customer experience, consulting for more than 700 companies
His new book, Talk Triggers, is the complete guide to creating customers using strategic, operational differentiators that compel word of mouth. In the best companies, the customers do the marketing. Talk Triggers is the instruction manual for making businesses grow with customer conversation.
He's also an avid tequila collector, and a certified barbecue judge.
What You'll Learn
• Why the ability to present well is so important
• What Jay Baer means by a 'Talk Trigger'
• The importance of being known for one thing
• How being good enough at speaking isn't good enough to continue speaking
• Why good stories aren't necessarily big stories
• Interesting lessons and learnings from reverse-engineering signature stories
• As your professional speaking progresses, is content or delivery more important
Mentioned In The Show
• Jay Baer's talktriggers.com
• Jay Baer's convinceandconvert.com
• Jay Baer's jaybaer.com
• Jay Baer's podcast Standing Ovation
• The Presentation Boss Podcast episode 44 with Phil M Jones
• The Presentation Boss Podcast episode 32 with Matthew Dicks
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
This was another episode where we had to edit out longer pauses of Kate and Thomas being very lost in thought and concentration with the value and ideas that Jay Baer was bringing. He specialises in customer experience, marketing and of course, talk triggers. We have a few laughs along the way and you'll definitely find value here too.
About Our Guest
Jay Baer, CSP, CPAE has spent 25 years in digital marketing and customer experience, consulting for more than 700 companies
His new book, Talk Triggers, is the complete guide to creating customers using strategic, operational differentiators that compel word of mouth. In the best companies, the customers do the marketing. Talk Triggers is the instruction manual for making businesses grow with customer conversation.
He's also an avid tequila collector, and a certified barbecue judge.
What You'll Learn
• Why the ability to present well is so important
• What Jay Baer means by a 'Talk Trigger'
• The importance of being known for one thing
• How being good enough at speaking isn't good enough to continue speaking
• Why good stories aren't necessarily big stories
• Interesting lessons and learnings from reverse-engineering signature stories
• As your professional speaking progresses, is content or delivery more important
Mentioned In The Show
• Jay Baer's talktriggers.com
• Jay Baer's convinceandconvert.com
• Jay Baer's jaybaer.com
• Jay Baer's podcast Standing Ovation
• The Presentation Boss Podcast episode 44 with Phil M Jones
• The Presentation Boss Podcast episode 32 with Matthew Dicks
Resources and Links
• Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au
• The Presentation Boss Podcast: presentationboss.com.au/podcast/
• Kate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/
• Thomas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/
• Presentation Boss on facebook: www.facebook.com/presentationboss/
• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss
Apr 21, 202044:50