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This week I’m excited to welcome Terri Sjodin for a great conversation about her new book, Presentation Ready: Improve Your Sales Presentation Outcomes and Avoid the Twelve Most Common Mistakes. Terri is the Principal and Founder of Sjodin Communications, a public speaking, sales training and consulting firm based in Newport Beach, CA. In addition to her latest book, she is the author of the book, Small Message, Big Impact, which hit the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists. For over 20 years Terri has served as a speaker and consultant to an impressive list of corporations, associations, academic conferences, CEO's and Members of the U.S. Congress. She is a high-content speaker and her style is fresh, sassy and practical. Terri is considered one of the most sought-after sales, communications and speaking consultants in the country.
In this episode, we'll unpack the power of preparation in seizing unexpected opportunities and the underestimated influence of body language. Terri shares her insider knowledge on why public speaking should be embraced as a gateway to new horizons, drawing from her rich personal experiences in speech and debate. We discuss the transformational capacity of verbal communication training and how improving presentation skills can dramatically increase professional competency. Terri advises how to lead conversations with potential clients towards a smooth commitment and how to handle responses that aren't outright rejections.
Facing the challenge of last-minute presentations, we'll explore Terri's approach to structure, creativity, and credibility. She emphasizes the importance of consistent prep work akin to an athlete's regimen, ensuring you're always game-ready. Prepare to reframe those pre-presentation nerves as a positive sign, as Terri breaks down the 12 most common mistakes people make during presentations, with being boring topping the list, and why there's always room to grow in our presentation prowess. Whether you're looking to close your next big deal or simply become more persuasive, Terri's insight into the art of presentations is invaluable. So join us as we delve into techniques to keep your audience captivated and your presentations impactful.
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