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Presentation Thinking

Mikey and Molly have been beckoned by the gods to become legendary storytellers — a call impossible to refuse. Join our heroes as they dive deep down the rabbit hole, documenting their findings as they scour all industries and disciplines in search of outside insights, inside outlooks, and, well, anything and everything there is to know about the making (and delivery) of better presentations. This is Presentation Thinking™ Episodes every Thursday morning (USA) Brought to you by GhostRanch Communications, a presentation design agency Visit GhostRanch.com to punch up your pitch today!

  1. #145. What GhostRanch learned from Presentation Summit

    5天前

    #145. What GhostRanch learned from Presentation Summit

    It’s no secret that we’re fans of Presentation Summit—the first conference in the world dedicated to presentations, storytelling and PowerPoint. We’ve chatted with its founder, Rick Altman, previously in episodes 139 & 71.  2024 is the final year of “PreSum”, as it’s lovingly called, and several folks from GhostRanch attended for its Last Hurrah. Creative Directors Jeff Carter, Allie Wilson, Sr. Designer Laura Waskovich and Technical Director Steve Sheets all join the pod to let us know everything they learned at the summit and who you should be following for presentation inspiration.  From technical PowerPoint tricks to learning from storytelling leaders to the camaraderie of the presentation community, this episode is chock-full of resources and a dish-all after the final PreSum party.  This is an episode for: anyone who wants to make and give better presentations and friends and family of PreSum. What's in the Spice Cabinet? Learn more about Presentation Summit and what’s next for the community Here Inspiring Presentation People to follow?  Richard Goring - Director of BrightCarbon, an amazing presentation agency.  Dr. Carmen Simon Julie Terberg - Featured on our ‘cast Episode #118 Sally Zimney - Author of Speaking Story Nolan Haims’ podcast, The Presentation Podcast Taylor Krunquist’s Nuts and Bolts Speed Training Everyone’s walkout song?  Jeff Carter - Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball Steve Sheets - Greta Van Fleet’s Highway Tune Allie Wilson - ELO’s Evil Woman Laura Waskovich - Travis Scott ft. Beyonce’s DELRESTO Molly - Donna Summer’s Bad Girls Mikey - King Harvest’s Dancing in the Moonlight

    45 分钟
  2. #144. Onsite event experience in Nashville with Sr. Designer Collin Herko

    10月31日

    #144. Onsite event experience in Nashville with Sr. Designer Collin Herko

    Senior Presentation Designer Collin Herko AKA “Herk” joins the ‘cast to discuss his recent onsite event experience in Nashville for one of our favorite clients.  This included everything from live site edits to how a big conference process goes down with AV design, teleprompters and more.  With the event being in Nashville and Collin being a former Nashvillian, we also talked about the history and influence of “Hatch Show Print” style that the client specifically wanted to incorporate into this project.  As Collin emphasizes, it’s one thing to design a beautiful slide on your 15 inch desktop—it’s a whole different experience to see it on the big screen at an event helping bring the story to life.  This is an episode for: presentation designers, anyone that works events and Music City lovers. What's in the Spice Cabinet? Check out the OG Hatch Print Style  It’s a real print shop in Nashville!  Collin’s fave: Johnny Cash Country Music Hall of Fame Hatch Show Experience Collin’s design inspo?  Storm Thorgerson, inspired by the recent film Taken By Storm Aaron Draplin Tools to try out? Collin’s a big Figma enthusiast so if you’re in need of a freebie new tool to mess with, look no further. Nashville Reccos? Black Dynasty Ramen - Herk’s cousin opened it!  Layla’s or Robert’s - classic honky tonks amid the craze of Broadway Collin’s walkout song?  Mess Around by Ray Charles (in Planes Trains and Automobiles!)

    40 分钟
  3. #143. TED Talkin’: DK gives the public speaking lesson you never had

    10月24日

    #143. TED Talkin’: DK gives the public speaking lesson you never had

    DK is a creative director and presentation coach and is on the TED stage to give us the lesson in public speaking that none of us ever received.  We love a simple framework and accessible advice to enhance presentation skills and DK really delivers. Sharing his journey growing up with speech impediment to becoming a speaker coach builds a brilliant rapport with the audience as he leads up to his “jedi mind trick” that can help anyone transform their nerves into confidence onstage.  DK also moves (literally) through common body language pitfalls that we should avoid and offers up his own “soft rockstar pose” to help plant a firm foundation for your body in any presentation capacity.  This is an episode for: anyone that has to public speak, beginner keynoters and people that like studying body language. What’s in the Spice Cabinet?  Watch DK’s TED Talk, The public speaking lesson you never had Here  Learn more about DK’s work… His website with the clever URL (just a ‘D’ and a ‘K’.com) His book, Speaking with Purpose Creative Welly Need help getting started on your next presentation Download GhostRanch’s FREE Pitch Planner Need someone to MAKE your next presentation? Email us. :)  Presentation Thinking’s “tips n tricks” playlist Episode 130: Leveraging your voice as presentation power with vocal coach, Michelle Siracusa Episode 86: TED Talkin’ - Catherine Molloy & (Sub)Conscious communication Episode 79: TED Talkin’ - Amy Cuddy’s “Power Poses” and the impact of body language Episode 77: Presentation Coach Andrea Pacini on presenting, confidently DK’s walkout song?  According to Molly - Star Wars theme song OR More Than a Feeling by Boston According to Mikey - Metallica’s Enter Sandman

    34 分钟
  4. #142. TED turns 40. How founder Richard Saul Wurman’s “horizontal” learning perspective helped it become what it is today.

    10月17日

    #142. TED turns 40. How founder Richard Saul Wurman’s “horizontal” learning perspective helped it become what it is today.

    You ever wonder about the origin story of TED talks?  As TED turned 40 this year, TED founder Richard Saul Wurman and current head of TED Chris Anderson sat down together to commemorate and reflect on the iconic event that promotes very simply: ideas change everything. It was no surprise that Richard is a fascinating fellow with countless “TED moments” to share (did you ever hear about the time when he cut off a speaker’s tie onstage?).  An architect turned data designer turned author turned conference curator—Richard’s done a bit of everything. And that “horizontal learning” perspective really informs the uniquely un-sponsored TED conferences. With no agenda and nothing to sell, Richard proves that we can all learn from technology, entertainment and design—anything well outside of our own crafts.  Mikey and Molly tune into this conversation and found many parallels to our own Presentation Thinking project. Just as Richard pulled together technology, entertainment and design, there’s no “single” industry or space for storytelling and presenting—they really are all around us. This is an episode for: Speakers and keynoters, anyone in need of inspiration and TED fans of all ages. What’s in the Spice Cabinet?? Listen to the interview with TED founder Richard Saul Wurman and Head of TED Chris Anderson Tune in here. Learn more about Richard He’s got books on books on interviews… Archinect interview: What is truly good about AI, nobody has probably thought of yet Attend a TEDx event! Find a TEDx event near you What do Mikey and Molly think Richard’s walkout song might be?  Mikey - Rikki Don’t Lose that Number by Steely Dan Molly - Le Freak by CHIC

    32 分钟
  5. #141. Best of Product Marketing (so far) on Presentation Thinking

    10月11日

    #141. Best of Product Marketing (so far) on Presentation Thinking

    Whenever we talk to a product marketer, we know they’re going to relate to the “Presentation Thinking” project.  Product Marketers tend to be “Big Picture” people, excellent communicators and always end up creating slides on slides on slides.  Steve Earl joins Mikey and Molly to break down their “playlist” of the Best of Product Marketing (so far) on the ‘cast. As we each revisited a handful of these conversations, it was clear that patterns were emerging.  The pathways to product marketing are varied. From Jen Jones studying neuroscience to Harvey Lee touring with ACDC in the music industry, product marketers land where they are in all kinds of ways.  Personal positioning and lived experience often contribute to a product marketer’s journey.  Narrative informs everything, not just a singular one-off presentation.  This is an episode for: product marketers, aspiring marketers and anyone interested in improving personal positioning or brand narrative. What's in the Spice Cabinet?? #114 - Tamara Grominsky #111 - Marcus Andrews #108 - Harvey Lee  #99 - Ashima Bhatt #97 - Garrett Denney #70 - Steve Earl #64 - Chris Lynch #60 - Jen Jones #59 - Esther Yoon #57 - Rukma Sen

    44 分钟
  6. #140. How to work for (and trust) yourself with Nick Lafferty

    10月3日

    #140. How to work for (and trust) yourself with Nick Lafferty

    Nick Lafferty says early on in our conversation he was a “terrible student” in school but he’s taught and challenged himself with so many skills, it’s hard to believe. Founder of Early Exit Club—a network and newsletter for people that want to work for themselves—Nick’s experience in product marketing to paid ads has provided a unique perspective on the importance of soft skills, go-to-market strategy and simply trusting yourself.  Starting at a radio job in Texas, finding affiliate marketing and following software development along the way, Nick has an incredible journey to the place where he’s now able to run his own consulting company optimizing ads AND writes regularly for Early Exit Club, giving (free!) advice for freelancers.  We talk go-to-market strategy for freelancers, personal positioning and nerd out on some software (shoutout Loom!). This is an episode for: software nerds, product marketers and anyone that wants to work for themselves. What’s in the Spice Cabinet??  Get in on Nick’s Early Exit Club Sign up here! Get Early Exit’s “Dad” hat here Where to find Nick? He’s a killer follow on LinkedIn Inspiring people to follow? Tamara Grominsky’s PMM Camp & Newsletter (she’s got the positioning framework Nick references)  Arthur Brooks - “The Science of Happiness” Elena Verna’s “Growth Scoop” Loom resources? Loom Community How Nick recharges his personal batteries Small groups and 1:1s Video games - Nick is a GUILD MASTER in World of Warcraft!  Nick just moved to NYC and can’t wait to walk everywhere  Walkout song?  Spin by Taking Back Sunday

    45 分钟
  7. #139. Reflecting on 22 years of Presentation Summit with Rick Altman, Dr. Carmen Simon and Mike Parkinson

    9月26日

    #139. Reflecting on 22 years of Presentation Summit with Rick Altman, Dr. Carmen Simon and Mike Parkinson

    Rick Altman has been hosting the Presentation Summit for 22 years and this October will be his last— “at least in THIS format!”, he emphasizes.  It’s a party—eh, I mean conference—for PowerPoint enthusiasts and presentation nerds like the conference veterans Dr. Carmen Simon (Corporate Visions) and Mike Parkinson (Billion Dollar Graphics), who join us for this episode. All presentation experts in their own right, Rick, Carmen and Mike found their way to Presentation Summit through unique work in software, data, design and neuroscience.  While we talked to Rick back in Episode #71 about his journey with this annual event, he invites Carmen and Mike to share their experiences, their nostalgia, what they’ve learned and how the presentation community has grown with Presentation Summit.   It’s like summer camp for anyone interested in presentation and storytelling—and it’s literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join this October 20th-23rd.   This is an episode for: presentation designers, speakers and ANYONE curious about finding a presentation/storytelling community! What's in the Spice Cabinet?? Just do it. Attend the (final!) Presentation Summit in person on October 20-23!  Virtual option is November 3-6! Check out Dr. Carmen Simon’s work… Her new book, Made You Look: How to use brain science to attract attention and persuade others is out now! Corporate Visions Check out Mike Parkinson’s work… Billion Dollar Graphics Incredibly helpful Graphics Cheat Sheet here!  Some reccos from this talented crew? Books: Rick’s OG book, Why Most PowerPoint Presentations Suck and How You Can Make them Better Carmen’s books, of course Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely  Stephy Hogan’s soon-to-be-released A Designer’s Field Guide to PowerPoint  People to Follow: Echo Swinford Julie Terberg Nolan Haims Richard Goring from Bright Carbon Podcasts: The Presentation Podcast What’s everyone’s walkout song? Rick Altman: Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits Dr. Carmen Simon: Barbara’s Rhubarb Bar by Bodo Wartke ft. Marti Fischer Mike Parkinson: Titanium by David Guetta ft. Sia

    56 分钟
  8. #138. Presentation Thinking ties the knot: How to officiate a wedding

    9月19日

    #138. Presentation Thinking ties the knot: How to officiate a wedding

    “We do” believe that presentations are all around us—and Molly’s recent experience being an officiant for her brother’s wedding emphasized this. From creating a throughline with the ceremony story, catering to the audience and keeping the delivery well-paced, the foundations of good presenting all came up throughout this process in helping two people get married.  Ceremonies of matrimony have taken place as long as storytelling itself so it was interesting to dive into this idea of a wedding “presentation” and building it specifically to fit with the bride and groom’s story.  Molly shares some tips that helped her, logistical recommendations and what went well (and wrong!). This is an episode for: presenters, motivational speakers and anybody that’s been asked to officiate or give a wedding speech. What’s in the Spice Cabinet??  Unique/Non-traditional wedding ceremony ideas/starting points Emma Thurgood Weddings Laura Alpizar Photography “Write the perfect 10-part wedding ceremony” -Medium Top tips Plan ahead: Collaborate ahead of time with the couple to capture the style, tone and stories they’d like shared.  Consider the audience + the setting: Think about the setting and speak to what and who is surrounding you to set the context and importance of the scene. Make the logistics easy: Print out your finalized ceremony flow to fit into a nice looking notebook or journal. Tape or glue it in so that you can write in the margins, make notes on where/when to pause, etc.  Molly’s top wedding movies (RomComs)? How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) She’s the Man (2006) Runaway Bride (1999) Mikey loves Wedding Crashers (2005) and Palm Springs (2020) Walkout song?  The groom - Lost in the Dream by War on Drugs The bride - Holocene by Bon Iver  Molly - Make it Easy by Sylvan Esso (*Molly incorrectly calls this “It’s Playing Now”) Mikey - Flash Gordon by Queen OR The Ludlows from Legends of the Fall by James Horner

    34 分钟
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Mikey and Molly have been beckoned by the gods to become legendary storytellers — a call impossible to refuse. Join our heroes as they dive deep down the rabbit hole, documenting their findings as they scour all industries and disciplines in search of outside insights, inside outlooks, and, well, anything and everything there is to know about the making (and delivery) of better presentations. This is Presentation Thinking™ Episodes every Thursday morning (USA) Brought to you by GhostRanch Communications, a presentation design agency Visit GhostRanch.com to punch up your pitch today!

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    GhostRanch Communications
  • 活跃年份
    2022年 - 2024年
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    146
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    Presentation Thinking

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