Big Presentations

It is common for fears to be self-focused. Am I going to look good, sound good, and be impressive? Those are legitimate concerns, but they might overshadow another concern: Am I going to serve well? If we can focus on the service, it can lessen the impact of the self-focused stressors. A service mindset is not only helpful, but it can also help us relax. Our primary purpose is to help, to provide valuable information and/or insight to our audience. To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. Looking for training? Go to Catalog - MRG Presentations Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Listen in as host Paul Gibson compiles and then narrows a set of Core Values for his work.  His example will help you do the same for your business and your presentations. To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. Looking for training?  Go to Catalog - MRG Presentations This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

What are Core Values?  How do they fit into an organization’s guiding system?  How do they provide guidance for your presentations?  How can they build confidence?  The answers are here.  This is good stuff! To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. Looking for training?  Go to Catalog - MRG Presentations This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

What does each generation like to hear?  What do they hate to hear?  Listen. Laugh. And discover! To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Experience shapes us. And the age at which we experience things is a big part of it. That is why it is important to learn about generations. It can help you connect with your audience. Listen to learn more! To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Has your presentation ever been interrupted?  What did you do?  What could you do? How do you overcome the fear of interruptions? Listen as Mike and Paul share stories and tips. To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Has your presentation ever been interrupted?  What did you do?  What could you do? How do you overcome the fear of interruptions? Listen as Mike and Paul share stories and tips. To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Many presenters have trouble sleeping because they are focused on the next day’s presentation and all the things that could go wrong—including the obstacles they might face.  If presenters can think ahead and be prepared for potential obstacles, it will reduce that stress.  Listen in as Mike and Paul identify 3 categories of obstacles and ways to address them. To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

What obstacles have you faced when delivering presentations? What did you learn? Listen in as Mike and Paul share memories and lessons learned. Looking for free resources and a community of encouragement?  Join the Workplace Presentations Hub at http://bit.ly/wrkpresphub To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

It can be scary to think about presentation questions.  Should you ask questions?  What type of questions should you use?  When should you ask these questions?  Listen to learn how to alleviate this fear by asking good questions at the right time. Looking for free resources and a community of encouragement?  Join the Workplace Presentations Hub at http://bit.ly/wrkpresphub To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

You get what you ask for… So, what are you asking for? Come along as Mike and Paul discuss the challenge of asking good questions. Looking for free resources and a community of encouragement?  Join the Workplace Presentations Hub at http://bit.ly/wrkpresphub To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Much fear is due to unhealthy self-focus.  And many unsuccessful presentations are due to an unhealthy self-focus.  Healthy humility is the key to overcoming this fear. In this episode, we look at 4 signs of unhealthy self-focus. We will provide helpful guidance so you can avoid those problems and lessen your stress. To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Mike gives some real-world advice about what Paul should do in an upcoming small presentation and they discover how much Paul has been doing wrong. This will set up a bigger conversation about what it means to have healthy humility?  To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Many presentations fail due to a lack of filtering—even presentations that have some great content.  How do you avoid these disasters?  Filter appropriately. In this episode, we discover three levels of content and the filters that can your presentations focused and effective. To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

When delivering presentations, filters are vital. What happens if you don’t use them? Listen to discover! To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

One powerful question can guide the development of your slides. Other questions will be discussed, but those answers will refer to the most important one. Listen to discover what it is! Looking for free resources and a community of encouragement? Join the Workplace Presentations Hub at http://bit.ly/wrkpresphub To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Car flipping. Political marketing. House leveling. Three short stories reveal three truths about presentation slides. Listen, laugh, and learn. Looking for free resources and a community of encouragement? Join the Workplace Presentations Hub at http://bit.ly/wrkpresphub To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message ---------------------------- Sound effects courtesy of Freesound.org https://freesound.org/s/383887/ https://freesound.org/s/349398/ https://freesound.org/s/619036/ https://freesound.org/s/112259/ https://freesound.org/s/547589/ https://freesound.org/s/214851/ https://freesound.org/s/411088/ https://freesound.org/s/382589/ https://freesound.org/s/400590/ https://freesound.org/s/135466/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Presentation deflators can cause a presentation to fall flat. This is tragic—especially when the content is good. Listen in as Mike and Paul discuss three presentation deflators and how to avoid them. To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message Sound effects courtesy of Freesound.org ​​https://freesound.org/s/408827/ https://freesound.org/s/326756/ https://freesound.org/s/563197/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

What can kill great content? How can you avoid it so your presentations soar? Listen in as Mike and Paul share stories that help you discover the answers. To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message Sound effects courtesy of Freesound.org ​​https://freesound.org/s/408827/ https://freesound.org/s/326756/ https://freesound.org/s/563197/ https://freesound.org/s/266979/ https://freesound.org/s/19325/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support

Presentation presence can make the difference between a failed presentation and a wild success.  Great content can fall flat when the delivery is disengaged…. Or seems to be disengaged.  How do you connect the audience to your message?  One way is to ensure that you are all there—that you are fully present.  Listen in as Mike and Paul share tips on how to do this. Also, see if you catch the Ferris Bueller's Day Off reference.  To explore further ways to improve presentation skills, check out the book, Big Presentations in Small Rooms. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigpresentations/support