I speak to Martin Barnes, an expert in 'intentional communication,' which encompasses pitching, presenting, and public speaking. Martin emphasizes the importance of storytelling in presentations and shares his transformative experience living in China, which taught him cultural similarities and differences.
We delve into the challenges and opportunities posed by AI in communication. Martin offers actionable advice for introverts at networking events and presents a simple yet effective framework for crafting impactful presentations.
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Intentional Communication: A New Approach
04:20 The Journey to China
06:00 Cultural Revelations and Similarities
12:10 The Impact of AI on Communication
27:37 The Hidden Costs of AI
28:06 Sensationalism in AI Media
29:24 Navigating Emotional Responses to AI
30:15 The Power of Social Objects in Networking
31:16 Advice for Introverts on Small Talk
36:47 Effective Presentation Structures
39:27 The Art of Storytelling in Presentations
47:40 Analog Tools for Digital Presentations
52:28 Resources for Effective Public Speaking
54:21 Final Thoughts
Martin Barnes
The one piece of advice I want to share with every ambitious founder. The biggest insight from my 23 years pitching advertising campaigns to Mercedes, VW, and Nike.vHosting +150 PitchClub events.Coaching CEOs at tech companies and working with dozens of accelerators, helping founders at all levelspitch.vSee your pitch as a conversation.vShare the right pages of your bigger story at the right time with the people in front of you.vPitch to start a conversation. I learnt this form 8 years working in the UK. 16 years working in China. On projects in advertising, film, events, branding, design and startups. And 6 years crocodile wrestling. Martin Barnes Founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect-pitch coach.
Links:
Horse racing analogy / 1-page pitch
Martin’s slide summary of the research paper
Martin’s LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinbarnespresentations/
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