The Connection Triangle
MicroTraining 1 - Overview
To deliver a successful presentation, connect to the
hearts and minds in your audience.
The Connection Triangle
MicroTraining 2 - Communication Skills
Use relatability to connect to the minds in your audience.
Use empathy to connect with the hearts in your audience.
The Connection Triangle
MicroTraining 3 - Presentation Skills
Expertise is how well you know your message.
Passion is how much your care about your message.
The Connection Triangle
MicroTraining 4 - Interaction Skills
Create the experiences of audience comprehension and engagement. Speak with, not at, your audience.
The Message Blueprint
MicroTraining 5 - Overview
In all of your conversations, communicate your leadership brand of Vision, Values and Vows.
The Message Blueprint
MicroTraining 6 - Vision
Vision answers the question "Where are you going?" Share details about the future you are creating.
The Message Blueprint
MicroTraining 7 - Values
Values answers the question "What values are you elevating?" through your words and actions.
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MicroTraining 8 - Vows
Vows answers the question "How can I count on you?".
This is your bold promise to your audience.
The Presentation Gym
Workout: 1 Slide + 1 Skill
Join us for a workout every Thursday at 12pm PST
Each workout focuses on 1 slide and 1 skill.
The Connection Triangle
MicroTraining 1 - Introduction
To deliver a successful presentation, connect to the
hearts and minds in your audience.
The Connection Triangle
MicroTraining 2 - Problem & Solution
Use relatability to connect to the minds in your audience.
Use empathy to connect with the hearts in your audience.
The Connection Triangle
MicroTraining 3 - Team Slide
Expertise is how well you know your message.
Passion is how much your care about your message.
The Connection Triangle
MicroTraining 4 - Case Study
Create the experiences of audience comprehension and engagement. Speak with, not at, your audience.
The Message Blueprint
MicroTraining 5 - You vs The Market
In all of your conversations, communicate your leadership brand of Vision, Values and Vows.
The Message Blueprint
MicroTraining 6 - Product Demonstration
Vision answers the question "Where are you going?" Share details about the future you are creating.
The Message Blueprint
MicroTraining 7 - Traction
Values answers the question "What values are you elevating?" through your words and actions.
The Message Blueprint Triangle
MicroTraining 8 - Strategy
Vows answers the question "How can I count on you?".
This is your bold promise to your audience.
The Presentation Gym
MicroTraining 9 - The Ask
Join us for a workout every Thursday at 12pm PST
Each workout focuses on 1 slide and 1 skill.
PRESENTATION GYM - 10 Mar 2022
Workout 9 - The Ask
Workout #9 focuses on the final slide - "The Ask". It's an opportunity to invite your audience to be part of your vision. 3 items to ask for: Money, Support and Reputation
PRESENTATION GYM - 8 Sep 2022
Workout 8 - Strategy
Workout #8 focuses on your strategy slide - a roadmap to achieve your next major milestone. 3 elements to share: Milestone, Strategy, Expected Outcomes
PRESENTATION GYM - 1 Sep 2022
Workout 7 - Traction
Workout #7 focuses on your traction slide. This answers the question "Are you Credible?" Learn about the most important pre-revenue and post-revenue traction examples.
PRESENTATION GYM - 25 Aug 2022
Workout 6 - Product Demonstration
Workout #6 focuses on your Product. The best way to get support behind your vision for the future? Educate your audience. Share how you solve a specific problem.
PRESENTATION GYM - 18 Aug 2022
Workout 5 - You vs Competition
Workout #5 focuses on how to win at sales by being a trusted advisor. To communicate trust: Edify the Industry, the Competition AND your organization.
PRESENTATION GYM - 11 Aug 2022
Workout 4 - Case Studies
Workout #4 focuses on using storytelling to highlight character, demonstrate credibility, and illustrate competency. Learn how to use your case studies and personal stories.
PRESENTATION GYM - 4 Aug 2022
Workout 3 - Team Slide
Workout #3 is using your Leadership Brand to introduce the key members of your team. Answer 3 question to define your brand: Where are you going? What is important to you? How can I count on you?
PRESENTATION GYM - 28 Jul 2022
Workout 2 - Problem/Solution
Workout #2 is defining the problem you are solving, and the solution you are proposing. We model the best practices from Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" to craft your problem/solution slides.
PRESENTATION GYM - 21 Jul 2022
Workout 1 - Introduction
We start our workout series with the Introduction Slide. It is your opportunity to answer 3 leadership questions with the 3 Vs: Vision, Values and Vows. Start with who you are before sharing what you do.
PRESENTATION GYM INTRODUCTION
1 Slide + 1 Presentation Skill
Learn about the Presentation Gym, where we focus on one slide and one presentation skill. Join us to elevate, amplify and unleash your Heroic Voice.
The Presentation Gym
Overview - 2022 Workout Series
The pitch deck is an opportunity to answer the 7 key leadership questions. Learn how each slide maps to a specific leadership question.
CASE STUDY
The Future of the Workplace
David Gray, Colliers SVP, shares his vision for the post-COVID workplace.
CASE STUDY
How to Communicate Trust
Medigram CEO Sherri Douville interviews former Cisco CEO John Chambers.
CASE STUDY
Lessons from the Green Room
Bring these 3 elements into your "Green Room", before any high stakes presentation or conversation
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