Season 2 Episode 35: Four Questions for a Compelling Presentation

The fear of failure is the most significant obstacle keeping people from reaching their potential, but failure as a stepping stone on the way to success. There is a big gap between those who know failure is a part of the process and those that actually embrace the idea of failing. So how do we close the gap? Ty lays out the framework for embracing failure and moving on to your best self. 

In this episode, Ty explores the high performance skill of adaptability and the 5 strategies to becoming more adaptable in every situation.  Adaptability is crucial to becoming a high performer and these 5 strategies will increase your learning and help you grow faster.

Adaptability is the most crucial skill to thrive in today's world. How do we become more adaptable? Sometimes we have to UNLEARN to move forward.  Ty discusses the concept of letting go of what might have served you in the past to but isn't going to move you forward.

How do you win people over without coming across as bragging? There is a fine line. This is such an important technique for many different industries.  In this episode, Ty goes over important storytelling techniques for success in presenting yourself in the best light.

Anytime we present in front of an audience, there are 4 questions we need to answer to give a compelling presentation.  Ty breaks down the Colby Learning System to teach you the 4 necessary questions for presentation success.  People see you at the level of our ability to communicate – so let's raise the bar!

This episode is part three of a three-part series on storytelling.  Storytelling is one of the most influential tools we have and in this episode we discuss three essential tools for storytelling success.  If you take these ideas, practice them and apply them – you will up your game. Whoever tells the best story wins.

This is episode two of a three-part series on storytelling. This week we dive into the skillset set of storytelling – the base understanding of what stories are and the formulas for maximum success.  If we want people to experience a story with us, you don't retell a story – you relive a story.  Level up your storytelling skills!

This is the first part of a three-part series on storytelling. This week, Ty focuses on the mindset of storytelling – what do stories do for people? Information is retained 500% better through stories than just given facts. Stories engage people's emotions and people move into action based on emotion – especially if the story pertains to the listener - connection over perfection. Join me for this series and see how stories can benefit you.

Ty sits down with connection expert, speaker and author Heather Younger to discuss connection and how it related to high performance.  Heather discusses how to find the balance between empathy and drive by slowing down and co-creating a successful outcome. It's asking the right questions, going deeper, taking action and then closing the loop – using connection to create a high performance culture.

Ty shares the best three pieces of advice he ever received.  1. If you treat your business casually, you will become a casualty.  2. Never stop knocking doors. 3. Write the book for the reader, not the writer.  All of these great pieces of advice can be applied to every aspect of your life.  Listen and find out how they can help you.