Impact and Influence - Own the room - Ontario Chamber Executives

Impact and Influence: Own the room with your

next presentation

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Neil Thornton

"Nothing happens until something moves."

- Albert Einstein

“They may forget what you said — but they will never

forget how you made them feel.”

—Carl W. Buehner

Rule:

“The only thing that will ever get in the way of

the impact you want to make

…..is FEAR.”

Our goal for today ….

If you leave here today thinking and acting the same way you walked into the room, I have failed!!

How you walk in a room, make an impression and leave an impact is ‘the’ most important business skill you can polish and improve.

Let’s begin……

Open Dialogue

What challenges do you face in making presentations?

Tips ….

Advice, lessons and tools that I have learned over the years…

Your brand….what you want to be know for?

Leadership definition: “What people say about you….when you are

not in the room.”

Your influence starts when you walk in the room

Remember to breathe….

Slides: 1.No more bullets 2.No reading allowed3.Clean and simple4.Five second rule5.Keep the lights on

No more podiums….use the full room

People like stories

Know your audience

Capture attention

Avoid talking about something you are not passionate about, eager to share or excited to discuss

Value vs. Selling

Learn to understand body language

Be ready for Q&A

Are you open for coaching?

All athletes use a coach

Two good resources:

I will post this for everyone…..

The new book from Trigger Strategies

“What we've learned so far...”An owner’s manual for today's entrepreneurs

Reports for free….

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Thank You

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