#539: How to Turn Boring Presentations Into Brilliant Performances With Femi Oke
An episode of the Business of Story podcast, hosted by Park Howell, Brand Story Strategist, titled "#539: How to Turn Boring Presentations Into Brilliant Performances With Femi Oke" was published on October 27, 2025 and runs 65 minutes.
October 27, 2025 ·65m · Business of Story
Episode Description
In this Business of Story episode, Park Howell interviews Femi Oke, distinguished international journalist with 30-plus years at BBC, CNN, NPR, and Al Jazeera, and co-founder of Moderate the Panel. Femi shares professional moderating techniques including how she stopped a president mid-speech at the United Nations, ninja methods for redirecting verbose speakers, re-engagement tactics for drifting audiences, and why authentic recovery creates connection.
Discover the audience-centered mindset that eliminates nervousness, preparation protocols that enable confidence, and improvisational readiness that turns disasters into highlights.
Learn how classical storytelling wisdom applies to modern business communication for presentations...
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