The Presentation Whisperer Show

The Real Secret Behind Great Presentations

Episode Summary

Most speakers believe the secret to a great presentation lives in the body of the talk. But after 40 years on stage, I’ve learned the real breakthrough happens before you ever get to your message. In this quick, six-minute Whisper Shot, I open the door to what I believe is the biggest secret of successful speaking; one that comes from learning how to utilize specific sales skills when delivering your message. Spoiler Alert: I'm going to tell you why, but not how to do this. I will however dedicate one Whisper Shot a month to this topic until I DO tell you how to do this!

Episode Notes

In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn:

• Why the biggest secret of effective presenting has nothing to do with slides, structure, or delivery
• How “selling” your message early changes the way an audience listens
• A behind-the-scenes story from delivering a keynote to over 1,100 hostage negotiators—and what made it work
• Why spending time preparing the audience is just as important as preparing the content
• How learning to sell within a presentation can calm nerves and build instant confidence
• What happens when you stop avoiding the word “sell” and start embracing it as a speaking skill