Presentation Coach, Creative Director, and Author, Ben Levy joins Jeff Abracen to break down the art of creative agency presentations, why the best idea doesn’t always win, and how to structure a story that sells.
Dig into the biggest mistakes people make in presentations (and how to fix them), why reading slides out loud is killing your pitch, how confidence in public speaking is built through preparation—not personality, the power of pacing meetings to avoid information overload, why agencies need to ditch templates and start answering the right questions, how to create conversations instead of monologues, and how Ben overcame social anxiety and became a presentation coach…and so much more!
Find Ben Levy Here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellitgreat/
https://www.sellitgreat.com/shop
https://schoolofastonishingpursuits.com/
Chapters
00:00 Intro
05:42 Overcoming Presentation Anxiety
12:52 The Importance of Storytelling in Presentations
21:09 Building Trust Through Effective Communication
25:05 Teaching and Learning in the Creative Industry
33:25 The Power of Storytelling in Presentations
35:20 Influence of Family on Communication Skills
37:54 Overcoming Presentation Challenges
40:09 Learning from Industry Leaders
42:40 The Importance of Authenticity in Presentations
46:30 Lessons from Presentation Failures
50:27 Understanding Client Expectations
52:59 Competing for Attention in a Noisy World
54:13 Disruptive Presentation Techniques
57:18 Building Strong Client Relationships
59:05 The Role of Mentorship in Growth
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Cover art by Daniel Devoy
Music by Stephen Voyce
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