11. Experiential Speaking: How to Turn Talks into Transformative Experiences (Jackie Barrie)

In this episode we spoke with Jackie Barrie. Jackie has been a professional copywriter since 1983. She writes without waffle and trains other people how.   Everything she does comes from being a writer. She helps people to communicate their message clearly – whether that’s through the written word on paper or screen, the spoken word face-to-face, or an activity that the audience undertakes. She’s renowned for using audience participation in her talks and training sessions. Last year, she published a book of icebreakers and energisers, Experiential Speaking.   In this episode we talked about how to engage an audience using icebreakers, energisers and games.   Key Takeaways- Why Experiential Speaking is important- The difference between icebreakers, energisers and games- Experiential speaking for in-person and online presentations- How to overcome resistance- How to get senior people involved in playful activities   We hope you enjoy it!   +++IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES   Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact?   - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass