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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.

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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.

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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!

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What does each generation like to hear?  What do they hate to hear?  Listen. Laugh. And discover!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What obstacles have you faced when delivering presentations? What did you learn?

Listen in as Mike and Paul share memories and lessons learned.

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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.

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You get what you ask for… So, what are you asking for?  You can overcome fear by asking effective questions.  

Come along as Mike and Paul discuss the challenge of asking good questions.

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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.

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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? 

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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.

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When delivering presentations, filters are vital. What happens if you don’t use them?

Listen to discover!

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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!

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Car flipping. Political marketing. House leveling. Three short stories reveal three truths about presentation slides. Listen, laugh, and learn.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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What does it mean to be present? How many ways do you need to show up?

Listen in as Paul and Mike share nightmares, stories, and, examples.

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Micro-stories can be a powerful addition or even a centerpiece of a Big Presentation. In 30 seconds, you can hook an audience and pave the way for support and cooperation. How do you do it? Listen in to find out!

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Every day, we experience the power of micro-stories. Billions of dollars have been invested to ensure that they are powerful. Listen in as Paul and Mike discuss some of their favorite examples of this reality. We'll talk about Darth Vader, Volkswagen, Folgers coffee, and of course Geico as some of our favorite examples of micro-stories.

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Silence is like a Swiss Army Knife. It can be useful in multiple ways. Listen to learn about using silence to captivate attention, provide accountability, and create brain space. 

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What does silence communicate? So many things! Listen in as Paul and Mike share common experiences where silence can send loud messages.

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There is a lot to learn from the arts when it comes to investing in practice.  Listen as Mike and Paul share examples, challenges, and great music that will inspire you to invest your time in the practice that leads to great presentations.

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What can our childhood and parenting experiences teach us about the importance of practice?  Listen in as Mike and Paul connect the dots!

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There are two primary types of small-room presentations: informative and persuasive.  Listen in as Mike and Paul discuss the expectations of each type, common mistakes, and some principles that will guide the development of your presentations.

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What happens when there is a mismatch between the message and the audience?  Bad things.  Listen in to learn more.

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Presentation focus is often misplaced. When this happens, the message is weakened, or, worse, it is totally forgotten. To deliver Big Presentations, we must be purposeful with the focus. What do we want the audience to experience? What do we want them to learn? What do we want them to do?  These things define the focus. Most of the time, it is not about you. It is about the connection—connecting your audience to the message.  This episode will equip you to establish and maintain appropriate focus. This is good stuff!

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What happens when the presentation spotlight is in the wrong place? Can it be fixed? What are the

consequences? Find out in this minicast!

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On the front cover of Big Presentations in Small Rooms is a mantra. It is simple, but it is not easy.

Know your audience. Know your message. Make the connection.

Listen to learn so you can implement the mantra and deliver impressive presentations.

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Gotta mantra?  You probably do. If not, here are a few to try… or to avoid. Big Presentations has a mantra… and it is a good one! Listen to discover!

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Join Mike and Paul on a storytelling adventure that goes to the moon and back.  Along the way, you will discover the power of storytelling and how the best sources might be closer than you think!

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Every organization has a culture. And the best way to promote the positive elements of that culture is to tell stories.  What does that sound like?  Listen in as Mike and Paul share stories that capture culture.

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Presentations, even great ones, might fail if there is no follow-up.  When your presentation is over, that might signal the beginning of a longer process. Success might be waiting for you to follow up on your presentation. In this episode, we explore three tips for effective follow-up.

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What do basketball and great presentations have in common? I give you three guesses! Listen in as

Mike and Paul talk about hoops and presentation responsibilities.

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In this episode, you will discover the rapport-building power of an appropriate smile. Mike and Paul

address the question, “Can you smile too much?” And they will make you smile as they point out the

vast array of smiles and how they are used… and misused. You will learn some practical tips to make

your smile an asset to your Big Presentations.

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You will smile as you hear Mike and Paul discuss the various ways smiles are used at home and at work.

This episode is a fun preview of the content to come in the full cast!

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“Who me?”

“You want me to say something?

Does your stomach feel the stress just reading those words?

We can help!  This conversation focuses on impromptu speeches and how you can set yourself up for success.  We will help you prepare, limit your content, and pursue trustworthiness.  This is good stuff!

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Impromptu speeches can be scary! These tips will help you be mentally prepared and reduce your

stress.

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Christmas is near! You might be called on to deliver a toast. Or, as host, you might choose to deliver a

toast. What do you need to keep in mind? Here are four tips!

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Big Presentations in Small Rooms equips people who do presentations. Sometimes they do not realize

that what they do qualifies—so they endure the stress without getting help. There is help! Here are

four things to keep in mind as you deliver Big Presentation in Small Rooms:

Focus on the Audience,

Prepare Relevant Content,

Pursue Familiarity with Content, and

Engage with The Audience.

Listen to learn more about each tip. This is good stuff!

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Quick! I got a presentation coming up! What do I need to know? Here are four things.

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Consider all the skills you have mastered. It is impressive! You mastered those skills through constant

practice. This is good news—especially for those who deliver presentations. You can learn. You can

grow. You can master these skills. It’s all practice.

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You are pursuing a skillset: the ability to prepare, practice, and deliver effective presentations. Each time

you take on an opportunity is another chance to learn and grow. It’s all practice.

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Presentation Stress can feel like you are about to be trampled by wild horses. But is it really that bad—that threatening?

Between Mike and Paul, there is over 30 years of presentation experience. And we still deal with presentation stress. But it is always getting better. Listen in to discover the things that they have learned along the way.

You will discover hope and applications for your presentation stress.

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Presentation Stress is the primary reason people avoid the opportunity to present.

What is it like? How can you think about it in helpful ways?

Here are some things to consider.

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Presentation guardians are common, and they can be terrifying. The fear of public speaking is

compounded when there is a junkyard dog in the audience. There is hope for you! Listen to discover

two considerations a list of tips to help you lower defenses and make progress.

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Have you ever had a junkyard dog in your audience? They stare at you. They might growl. And they

seem dangerous to anyone who steps into their territory. What do you do?

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