7 Ways to Advance Your Career Using Presentation Skills

There's something really special about group presentations.Group presentations are way, way more different than a normal presentation than most people believe. In fact, I've spent years and years (really the better part of a decade) studying everything that I could about presentation skills and how to deliver powerful speeches and then years later, that study kinda led me to becoming a presentation coach. I felt confident in my ability as a presentation coach and had proven success training hundreds of people, but on one random day I got a very interesting call. It was a prospective client that said "hey, we've got a group of 5 presenters that are competing for a 300 million dollar contract, this contract is vital for the companies success, can you make sure that the team gives the best possible group presentation they can. That one call started me down a multi-year road that's been a fantastic accomplishment for hundreds of groups looking to give presentations together. Let me tell you a little bit about how to run an exceptional group presentation I have learned on that long, long road of experience.Show Notes: Group Presentation Guide: How to Give Presentations As a Team(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/group-presentation-guide-how-to-get-your-team-on-the-same-page-for-a-group-presentation/)

We often talk on the podcast about how to improve your presentation skills or how to reduce nervousness so that you feel more confident or poised when you stand up to speak. But one of the things that we haven't covered a lot, or at least in a while, is why you should improve your presentation skills.The time and money you spend on improving your presentation skills has the highest return on investment compared to basically anything else you can do. For instance, let's say you go out and buy a new piece of equipment for your company. That equipment will bring your company new profit for a certain amount of time but eventually that equipment will age. The maintenance costs on it will go higher than the amount you're making from it. And it will no longer be worth your investment. Presentation skills are evergreen, growing them once improves your personal growth and profitability to the company for the rest of your life. So find out just a few ways to advance in your job and career by just learning this one set of skills!Show Notes: 7 Ways to Advance Your Career Using Presentation Skills(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/7-ways-to-advance-your-career-using-presentation-skills/)

On today's episode we're gonna talk about designing training and development  programs for employees in 2025, and it's interesting. Even several years after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, it really left a lasting mark on the way we kind of do things. It significantly altered the way people communicate, the way that we interact, and while some of the most extreme changes were more temporary, many have caused long term shifts in how we still do business. One of the absolute biggest changes the pandemic left behind for business is how we kind of structure our training programs for employees. In the past how we did it was companies would create a product or fill the need for a service then bring it to market and see how it does. Now companies are constantly having to adapt. Changing every aspect of their internal structure and way they do business and the product or service they provide at a really, really rapid pace. Let's look at some of those modern examples and practices of training and development within companies that can help you stay ahead of the curve and not fall behind. Show Notes: Creating the Best Training and Development Programs in 2025(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/modern-examples-of-training-and-development-programs-for-employees-2020/)

A couple of years ago, I was teaching a public speaking workshop in Detroit and three of the people in that class happened to be job placement coaches.Throughout the course, I noticed a couple of really interesting things as the class went on. First the three of these folks that all did the same thing kept mentioning over and over again how the lessons I was covering in the public speaking class were similar to the lessons that they were teaching, one-on-one, to the people in their job development sessions. And then the second thing I noticed was the three of them, these three folks that were in the class, had picked up everything I was teaching way quicker than usual people. I realized later that those three in particular picked up everything so quickly because they all already had great communications skills one-on-one in the workplace.There are very, very few skills you can learn for the workplace that are more important than communication and presentation skills. Today I'm gonna cover just five ways those skills can help you in the workplace in ways you may not have thought of. (And also one way that they can help you land the job in the first place)Show Notes: The Importance of Presentation Skills in the Workplace (https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/the-importance-of-presentation-skills-in-the-workplace/)

Today I'm going to show you use the way that you speak to become a better leader because if you want to strengthen your presence and really motivate your team to a higher performance. One of the fastest ways to do that is to be able to deliver inspiring speeches that energize, engage, and really align with your team. So in this session I'm going to teach you how to turn your standard business update into an inspirational speech that leaves a more lasting impact. Even though people like keynote speakers or motivational speakers probably are the ones that come to mind for having to speak inspirationally. Every manager, leader, or even team member can really benefit from the strategies that those types of speakers use.Let's learn a few of those techniques and strategies motivational speakers use to really connect with their audience more effectively. Show Notes: Deliver Inspiring Speeches at Work(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/deliver-inspiring-speeches-work/)

Today I'll give you 7 compelling reason why you should focus more on improving your presentation skills. And, I know that I'm preaching to the choir because you're listening to the podcast.However, most people who subscribe to Fearless presentations typically subscribe to solve a single issue. Perhaps they have a big speech coming up and they want to feel more comfortable.Then, once that person feels like they conquered that challenge, they may stop listening. I get it. There are only so many hours in a day. We have to prioritize.Well, that's why we created this episode. Once you understand how developing this one specific skill can open up doors to success and additional income, it will likely move developing this skill up on the priority list.Folks who go through our public speaking classes will often reach back out to us six months or a year after attending telling how they got promoted or their company's growth exploded shortly after taking the class.What we cover in this episode will explain why that happens and why it is so common.Show Notes: The 7 Best Reasons to Focus on Presentation Skills Training(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/top-5-reasons-to-improve-your-presentation-skills/)

On this episode, I'm going to share with you the most popular tool that we ever published on the Fearless Presentations website. And it's funny because, in the 300+ episodes of the show, I don't think I've mentioned this tool more than a couple of times -- and it's always in passing.So, I apologize for that. But with all of the new AI tools like ChatGPT and Grok, I think it's time to tell you a little about one of the best tools designing a presentation in minutes versus hours or days.It's called the Online Speech Creator, and it is by far, the most popular page on the website. Tens of thousands of people from around the world use it each day to help them organize their thoughts and create a compelling presentations. On today's episode, I'm going to walk you through it.Show Notes: Online Speech Creator(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/online-speech-creator/)

As presenters, we often focus on how we look, what visual aids we will use, and how we sound to the audience. But Sight and sound are just two of the senses. On today's episode, I'm going to show you how you can add a few simple things to your presentation to enhance the additional senses of touch, smell, and even taste.Now, obviously, if you are presenting the financial report to the board of directors, you can probably just move onto the next episode. But, if you are wanting to create a memorable experience for your audience, been seen a different from other presenters, or if you are trying to win your audience to our way of thinking, some of these ideas can be a great way to set yourself apart.The goal is to engage the audience in a way that most boring presenters don't. If you want to be seen as a capable presenter, you'll want to do things a little different. And many of these ideas are small and memorable. And they also allow your audience to participate in the presentation.Show Notes: Use Audience Participation to Engage All the Senses(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/audience-participation-in-business-presentations-inspires-the-senses/)

Even great content can fall flat if it’s delivered poorly. One awkward phrase, one outdated cliché, or one moment of uncertainty can derail your entire presentation. That’s why knowing what to avoid in a speech is just as important as knowing what to include.You might have years of experience or the perfect PowerPoint presentation, but if you open with a weak phrase, or worse, a cringe-worthy one, you risk losing your audience’s attention before your message even begins.In this episode, we’ll go through the phrases to avoid in a speech, why they’re harmful, and how to replace them with stronger, more effective alternatives. Whether you’re presenting to a small group, a packed auditorium, or a few coworkers in a meeting room, this guide will help you become a more effective speaker. Show Notes: 13 Phrases to Avoid in Your Speech at All Costshttps://www.fearlesspresentations.com/6-phrases-you-should-avoid-in-your-next-speech-at-all-costs/

I taught a public speaking class in Houston last week for a great group of people. We had an absolute blast. But the class was a little smaller than normal. And it got me thinking about a topic that I covered a couple of years ago, but we haven't really delved into a lot -- public speaking coaching.If you'd listened to a few episodes, you'll know that I am a big fan of public speaking classes because classes allow participants to practice speaking in a controlled environment. They are a safer way to experiment and try different techniques out. And, since everyone in a public speaking class is working toward the same goal, they are typically very supportive.But what about public speaking coaching? Especially, one-on-one coaching. Is that really effective? So, on this episode, I give you the pros and cons of public speaking coaching.Show Notes: The Pros and Cons of Public Speaking Coachinghttps://www.fearlesspresentations.com/public-speaking-training/presentation-coaching/