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Mastering the Art of Presentations: From Boardrooms to TEDx Stages | Phil Waknell | #TGV570

Season 1, Ep. 570

Mastering the Art of Presentations: From Boardrooms to TEDx Stages, Phil Waknell, with Naveen Samala on #TGV570 The Guiding Voice.


Key Takeaways:

  • Precap
  • Introduction, Context setting, and a rapid-fire round of random words
  • Top 3 things that contributed to his success so far
  • What are the four key characteristics of leadership communication, and how can aspiring leaders cultivate these skills?
  • What separates a good speaker from a truly great, leader-like communicator?
  • What’s the key to standing out on a TEDx stage?
  • What are the most important things to focus on when preparing for a TEDx talk?
  • How does crafting a TEDx talk differ from creating a regular business presentation, and what unique challenges should speakers expect?
  • Many TEDx talks have a 'big idea'—how do speakers identify and sharpen their core message to make it TED-worthy?
  • How can storytelling enhance a business presentation, and what elements make for a compelling story in a corporate context?
  • What’s the most important element that can make or break a business presentation?
  • Advice to someone facing stage fright or imposter syndrome while preparing for a high-stakes talk like TEDx?
  • Witty answers to second rapid-fire questions
  • What resources are available for parents who want to learn more about talking to their kids about opioid safety
  • Today’s trivia is about three lesser-known and surprising facts about TED Talks


About the guest:


Today’s guest is Phil Waknell, a TEDx speaker, speaker coach, and the Chief Inspiration Officer at Ideas on Stage, one of the world’s leading presentation specialists. 


Phil is the author of Business Presentation Revolution and has coached hundreds of TEDx and startup speakers across the globe. 


With his mission to inspire people to inspire others, he’s here to share his expertise in crafting powerful presentations and leadership communication.


Connect with Carla Douglin on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/waknell/


CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:

Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksm


If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypal

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If you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course: 

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