#539: How to Turn Boring Presentations Into Brilliant Performances With Femi Oke

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, panels, and client meetings. Femi offers Business of Story listeners 10% off Moderate the Panel services. Craft your brilliant brand story strategy in minutes, not months, and instantly create compelling content that converts customers with the StoryCycle Genie™ #StoryOn! ≈Park