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Most presentations are instantly forgotten. Or worse, people donât even pay attention in the first place.
What makes a presentation stand out? To find out, Oliver Aust talks with Kris Flegg, founder of Presentation Design Co. and author of The Presentation Playbook about the art of capturing audience attention.
Kris, who transitioned from a âbelow-averageâ presenter to working with global giants like McDonald's and Coca-Cola, shares his five key principles for powerful presentations.
Listeners will learn about the mindset shift that separates mediocre presentations from those that stick.
Kris emphasizes the need for clarity in purpose and structure, explaining why presentations fail when they lack emotional storytelling or donât start with a clear goal.
He also discusses the importance of preparation and rehearsal, treating audience engagement as a fair exchange of time and value.
Do you want to speak with confidence, inspire your team, and accelerate your career? You can now join the Speak Like a CEO Academy and work with Oliver over the next 90 days to become a top 1% communicator and transform your career.
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Do you realize how much your body language influences the way others perceive you as a leader?
In this weekâs episode of Speak Like a CEO, Oliver Aust sits down with Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group and School of Cards. As a former professional poker player, Blake mastered reading body language and high-stakes decision-making at the poker table.
He now applies these skills to help top executives and elite teams enhance their nonverbal communication â even though he is the first to admit that different games are played at the poker table and in the boardroom.
Blake reveals how the smallest facial expressions, gestures, and tones of voice can either amplify or detract from the message youâre trying to convey.
Through his research and years of coaching, Blake emphasizes the power of alignment between what you say and how you say it.
Listeners will learn practical strategies for improving their own nonverbal communication, building trust, and communicating more authentically during virtual meetings.
By the end of the episode, youâll walk away with tools to build your leadership presence and communicate with confidenceâwithout saying a word.
Find out more about Blake Eastman at https://www.nonverbalgroup.com/
Do you want to speak with confidence, inspire your team, and accelerate your career? You can now enroll in the Speak Like a CEO Academy and work with Oliver over the next 90 days to become a top 1% communicator.
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In todayâs episode, one of Barack Obamaâs longest-serving speechwriters reveals the public speaking lessons that will help you become a more confident and compelling communicator and leader.
For 8 years, Terry Szuplat worked on hundreds of speeches for President Obama. He served as a special assistant to the president, and from 2013 to 2017 he was the deputy director of the White House Speechwriting Office.
In Terryâs brand new book âSay It Wellâ, he shares the life-changing lessons he learned from Barack Obama and how he applied these techniques to become a better speaker himself.
We talk about the one time President Obama froze up and lost his train of thought, Terryâs first meeting with the President, and what it was like working closely with one of the most inspiring communicators of our time.
We also get tactical. Terry shares lots of actionable advice on speaking and presenting that you can apply immediately.
Enjoy this episode with the man who wrote many speeches that made history: Terry Szuplat.
âSay It Wellâ is out now! You can also join Terry on his US book tour: https://globalvoicescommunications.com/say-it-well/
If you want to âpresent it wellâ, Oliver has a live Presentation Secrets Workshop coming up, so make sure you are subscribed to the Speak Like a CEO newsletter: https://www.eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter
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Have you ever left a conversation doubting whether the other person liked you?
Youâre not aloneâitâs called the Liking Gap.
This week on Speak Like a CEO, Oliver Aust is joined by David Robson, author of the global bestsellers The Laws of Connection, The Expectation Effect, and The Intelligence Trap, and journalist and science writer for the BBC.
David reveals laws of human connection and the psychology behind the Liking Gap â why we underestimate how much others like us and how it impacts our personal and professional lives.
The conversation unpacks the consequences of the Liking Gap at work, including how it affects feedback, collaboration, and productivity.
David also shares actionable strategies to overcome this bias, build stronger connections, have better conversations, and improve communication skills.
By the end of this episode, youâll learn practical steps to overcoming self-doubt so you can build deeper relationships in life and work.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve the relationships in their lives and make new ones.
If you're looking to connect with your audience, Oliver has a live Presentation Secrets Workshop coming up, so make sure you are subscribed to the Speak Like a CEO newsletter: https://www.eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter/
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When you manage change within a company, the pressure is on. The future of the business may be at stake.
So what do you do when your companyâs change programs fall flat?
This week, Oliver Aust is joined by Frank Wolf to discuss the best approaches to leading organizational change and building a strong narrative.
Frank Wolf is the co-founder of Staffbase, a leading employee communication platform used by global brands like Adidas, DHL and Dominoâs.
As one of THE experts in the world on future trends in communications, Frank is the author of The Narrative Age: How Leaders can Inspire Change in a Polarized World.
The secret ingredient to win over your team? Narratives. But you have to know how to use them, how they are different from stories and which mistakes to avoid.
For instance, when dealing with change, often leaders focus solely on the new narrative, which can leave the team feeling left behind and misunderstood.
Frank also talks us through the importance of understanding the existing narrative map and ensuring that no employee is left behind.
He shares the key reasons why most change processes fail and how leaders can successfully guide their teams through transformation.
Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on turning resistance into results.
If you're looking to improve your communication skills, Oliver has a live Presentation Secrets Workshop coming up, so make sure you are subscribed to the Speak Like a CEO newsletter: https://www.eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter/
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Our world is changing fast. So how do we create something unique that will stand the test of time?
This week, Oliver Aust is joined by Josef Brunner on Speak Like a CEO to discuss what it takes to lead creatively.
As the founder and CEO of NutriUnited and a seasoned entrepreneur with two nine-figure exits, Josef shares why authenticity is so important for businesses. We also discussed how building in public sets NutriUnited apart in the competitive food industry.
Josef explains how NutriUnitedâs focus on controlling production and sales channels, rather than relying on traditional marketing tactics, helps avoid common startup pitfalls.
You will also learn some valuable tips on the importance of vulnerability for leaders when building a supportive team culture.
Additionally, Josef offers insights from his new book, The Creativity Code, co-authored with Christian Sellmann, providing strategies for finding and using creativity in leadership.
By the end of this episode, youâll learn how to find and use creativity to your advantage as a leader.
If you're an entrepreneur or a leader seeking to increase your impact, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.
Tune in and discover how to build and lead with purpose.
Check out Josef & Christian Sellmanns new book Der KreativitĂ€tscode: Das PhĂ€nomen KreativitĂ€t verstehen, hinterfragen und fĂŒr sich steigern.
If you're looking to improve your communication skills, especially in times of change, I have 3 live workshops coming up in the coming weeks, so make sure you are subscribed to the SLACEO newsletter: https://www.eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter/
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Why is it so hard for disruptive technologies to be accepted?
This week, Oliver is joined by Michael Margolis, author of âStory 10Xâ, a leading advisor to many of the worldâs largest tech companies and one of the worldâs preeminent experts in storytelling, to discuss the science of change and the power of narrative.
Change can often feel like an assault on identity, triggering defensive reactions. Our nervous system's biochemical responsesâcortisol, dopamine, and oxytocinâplay a key role in this resistance.
This resistance can be overcome by learning the importance of shifting from a problem-solution framework to a possibility-obstacle approach.
While stories are individual events with a clear beginning, middle, and end, narratives are overarching concepts that provide a framework for these stories. This understanding helps leaders shape the bigger picture and create shared language and motivation.
Expect to learn how communication can be your superpower amongst the mess of change, and how you can use narrative to provide context and emotion, making your messages more impactful.
If you're looking to improve your communication skills, especially in times of change, I have 3 live workshops coming up in the coming weeks, so make sure you are subscribed to the SLACEO newsletter: https://www.eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter/
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Julian Treasureâs TED Talk âHow to speak so that people want to listenâ has been viewed over 100 million times and is the 6th most popular TED talk of all time.
He shares the four foundations of powerful speaking â easy to memorize thanks to the acronym HAIL â as well as The 7 Deadly Sins of Speaking.
This short clip gives you the doâs and donât of speaking on steroids by someone who knows how to captivate an audience.
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If you are a scientist, engineer or deal with technical topics, this one's for you.
This week Oliver is a guest on Mark Bayerâs When Science Speaks podcast to give you the strategies to create clarity out of complexity.
Mark is one of the worldâs preeminent experts on science communication who has helped hundreds of scientists to communicate with impact and clarity.
During the episode, Oliver highlights common communication challenges and offers strategies for improvement, such as using clear structures, storytelling, and simplifying language. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding one's audience and dealing with linguistic nuances for non-native English speakers.
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Many leaders spend their time on the wrong tasks and therefore donât achieve their goals.
Oliver Aust explains on the Besser GrĂŒnden podcast which leadership skills are essential for a company's success.
In this episode (in German), expect to learn:
The 3 most essential skills for entrepreneurs and leaders
How you can develop and improve these skills most effectively, and
How entrepreneurs can inspire, motivate and lead a team to achieve common goals.
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How do you handle a PR crisis that could jeopardize your business?
This week, Oliver Aust joins Gloria Chou in this episode of âSmall Business PR,â to discuss strategies for dealing with PR crises and creating buzz on a budget.
Oliver shares his extensive experience in crisis communication and creative PR campaigns. He provides actionable tips for how small businesses can prepare for inevitable crises, from negative reviews to cyberattacks, and highlights the importance of having a crisis communication plan.
Learn how to implement the triple A'sâAcknowledge, Apologize, Actâwhile avoiding the three D'sâDeny, Diminish, Deflect. Discover powerful PR tactics to build buzz around your brand, even with limited resources.
Oliver's lessons provide small businesses with practical tools to find their way through tough times, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and visibility. Tune in for your crisis communication strategy and know how to make your message stand out.
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https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou
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How many times has your technical presentation fallen flat?
Or perhaps you have been in the audience and have not understood the subject matter.
This week, Oliver is joined by Mark Bayer who shares his expertise on the art of making complex subjects understandable and engaging. Mark is one of the leading experts in the world on how to translate scientific or technical topics into clear communication.
We take a deeper look at something missing in many of our presentations - connection.
Many of us start presenting without any attempt to connect with our audience. By understanding and relating to your audience, you can communicate complex ideas without dumbing them down.
He also shares insights from his RISE framework, which stands for Raising the Influence of Scientists and Engineers, aimed at helping technical professionals elevate their communication skills.
Mark can help you understand how to shift your mindset from what you want to say to what your audience needs to know.
We discuss how metaphors, similes, and analogies can help you make intricate topics relatable and memorable.
If youâre a scientist, engineer, or anyone who deals with technical subjects, this episode provides actionable strategies to help you inform your audience and keep their attention.
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Public speaking is one of humanityâs worst fears. Yet it is entirely possible that you shift from nervous and uncomfortable to confident and charismatic.
In this episode, Oliver shows you how you can become a highly confident speaker and presenter â even if speaking in front of an audience gives you the chills.
So how do you stay calm and build confidence? With the BMW method. By focusing on your Body, Mind and Words.
Oliver shows you how to work with your body rather than against it, how to effectively reframe the situation in your mind, and how to present your words with impact so that you join the ranks of the top 1% communicators.
Try the free Speak Like a CEO newsletter and get Oliverâs tactical guide â50 Presentation Hacksâ to become a master communicator.
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No one wants to be ignored, especially in a job search.
Thatâs why Oliver joined Loren Greiff on the fantastic âCareer Blast in a Halfâ podcast to help you become unignorable.
In this episode, Oliver shares secrets from his bestselling books "Unignorable" and âMessage Machineâ on communicating like the top 1% of CEOs.
The last few years have seen a shift in how we brand ourselves, giving us a new opportunity to be visible.
Social media has given us a great platform and AI has remarkably sped up our processes, but this has led to a huge volume of content. We can not just create any content, it has to provide meaning and value.
This episode is about how you can use this as your opportunity to become unignorable.
Most of us have not optimized our communication for success which bites us when we are looking for new opportunities. We can get our point across, deliver presentations and know, in essence, what good leadership looks like. Here, Loren and Oliver discuss how to go from a good communicator to a great one.
Suppose you are dealing with a career transition or negativity at work. In that case, Oliver walks you through how to handle your feelings privately, keeping your search for new opportunities positive and forward-looking. We look at how this can be done while maintaining authenticity.
Join us for an insightful conversation filled with actionable advice on how to become unignorable when you need it most.
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Dr. Carmen Simon is a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in how the brain processes and retains information. She teaches at Stanford and just published her excellent new book, "Made You Lookâ.
In addition to her academic work, Dr Simon helps the likes of GE, McDonalds, HP, JP Morgan, and Google to create messages and presentations that are based on how the brain remembers information and is likely to act on that information.
In this episode, Dr. Simon shares her insights on the science behind effective communication, and how you can use it to create better presentations, sales pitches and marketing messages.
Carmen also debunks the myth of short attention spans, asserting that if the content is engaging and relevant, audiences can maintain focus for extended periods. She encourages communicators to "control your 10%" by ensuring the main message is clear, repeated, and supported by the rest of the content.
Listen to this episode to learn how to use the power of neuroscience to make your communication more effective and memorable.
You can find Dr. Carmen Simon on LinkedIn and YouTube, and explore her work through her books, "Impossible to Ignore" and "Made You Look."
Furthermore Carmen Simon invites listeners to join a new community focused on the science of slides and content memorability. Explore unique slide examples and micro lessons here:
https://youtu.be/jFceJ1MrzG8
https://youtu.be/CxgbDSNlIkc
https://youtu.be/Pwx9yNBRMPI
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In this episode, Oliver Aust sits down with J.D. Meier, former Head Innovation Coach of a 3-Trillion-Dollar Company, who shares his communication secrets for unleashing innovation.
J.D. spent 25 years at Microsoft where he was head coach for CEO Satya Nadellaâs innovation team, driving one of the most exciting corporate turnarounds of the Century that allowed Microsoft to eclipse Apple as the âworldâs most valuable companyâ earlier this year.
Today, J.D. is a high-performance, innovation & leadership coach, a unique voice on LinkedIn and the author of âGetting Results The Agile Wayâ.
J.D. shares highly actionable advice on clear and direct messaging, the significance of structured storytelling with data, how to use conversation frameworks like the double diamond, how to apply Bill Gatesâ âprecision questions and precision answeringâ technique, and how to speak from the top by applying the pyramid principle.
These powerful techniques will improve your communication at work, ensuring your ideas are heard and valued.
https://jdmeier.com
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How do you communicate in a career transition? How do you handle the emotional rollercoaster when your identity is no longer tied to your job title?
In this episode, host Oliver Aust is joined by experts Loren Greiff and Konstanty Sliwowski to tackle the questions that many of us face at some point in our careers.
Loren is the founder of Portfolio Rocket, a platform dedicated to helping executives and professionals transition successfully in their careers. With extensive experience in executive coaching and recruitment, Loren provides strategies to help individuals navigate their career paths and leverage their strengths in the job market.
Konstanty runs the School of Hiring, a resource for companies and individuals seeking to improve their hiring processes. With a background in executive search and recruitment, Konstanty focuses on practical techniques for effective hiring and job searching.
In this conversation, they share personal experiences and actionable steps to gain clarity before communicating, understanding your reasons for the change, and how to convey them confidently. We discuss the importance of leading with the truth, as Oliver highlights, "What's wrong with the truth?"
They talk about the importance of maintaining your professional identity and offer strategies for separating your personal worth from your job title.
They also delve into the emotional impact of career transitions, providing practical tips for managing these challenging times. As Loren shares, "Communicating with others about this journey allows you to see yourself through the eyes of others."
The discussion encourages us to embrace the unknown and look forward to new possibilities, viewing this as a time of exploration and creativity.
Whether you're preparing for a job exit, dealing with an unexpected layoff, or forging out a new career path, this episode offers valuable advice on how to communicate these changes effectively and handle the emotional aspects with grace.
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How do you craft simple messages that win big?
Thatâs the question Ben Guttmann will answer in this episode.
Ben built, ran, and sold an award-winning marketing agency, teaches marketing at the largest business school in the US, and just published an outstanding book called âSimply Put: Why Clear Messages Winâand How to Design Themâ
A clear and simple message is sticky, convincing, and moves others to act. In one word, simple is effective.
You probably already know that.
But the issue is: Simple is not easy. Fortunately for us, Ben identified the 5 principles to create a simple message.
Enjoy this fascinating conversation with one of the worldâs preeminent experts on messaging.
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Are your employees truly engaged and aligned with your company's vision, or are they just "free range" workers wandering aimlessly?
In this episode, host Oliver Aust is joined by world-class internal communications expert Monique Zytnik to discuss the critical role of strategic internal communication for leaders and organizations.
Monique shares valuable insights from her new book "Internal Communication in the Age of AI". She shares why most transformations fail and what to do about it, how to get attention for your internal message, how you can build trust internally, and how to communicate bad news.
As the name of the book suggests, we also discuss the impact of technology and AI on the ways leaders communicate with their teams.
Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to improve your communication skills, this episode offers practical advice and thought-provoking perspectives that will help you enhance your internal communication efforts and foster a more engaged, aligned, and motivated workforce.
Get Moniques book here.
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How do you communicate technical topics to a large audience without losing them? How do you manage anxiety before speaking in public? How do you prepare for potential crises when your product is used in life-or-death situations?
In this episode, Oliver Aust interviews Bjoern von Siemens, one of the worldâs preeminent experts on improving human health through AI, robotics and automation.
He is founder of Caresyntax â a company using AI to make surgery smarter and safer for caregivers and patients worldwide.
Caresyntax has recently been recognized by Newsweek as among the Worldâs Best Digital Health Companies. Its solutions are present in over 7,000 operating rooms around the world, including USA, Europe and Japan.
As an investor and mentor in healthcare tech, Bjoern shares his insights on why AI will transform healthcare more than any other sector and whether technology can cure cancer.
On a personal note, Bjoern opens up about how his family's heritage influences his mission, and the pivotal event that made him prioritize communication skills.
As mentioned in the episode: â9 Ways to Calm Your Nervesâ https://eo-ipso-comms.ck.page/posts/9-ways-to-calm-your-nerves-1
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The team and I will empower you to transform your communication skills in the most effective and efficient way. If you want to be one of only 50 founding members AND secure the lowest price the Academy will ever be, join the waiting list here: https://eoipsocommunications.com/slaceo-academy/
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