Data to Drama: Telling a Great Story with J. Walker Smith (Part 2)

Senior leaders don't want the data, they want the answer. In this episode of 'Insights and Innovators' hosted by Zontziry “Z” Johnson, Founder of MRXplorer, J. Walker Smith, Chief Knowledge Officer at Kantar, discusses the vital importance of presentation delivery. He shares how to effectively connect data with people, tackle common delivery mistakes, and why eye contact and hand movements matter. Smith also covers strategies for ending presentations strongly, handling Q&A sessions, and the importance of practice and preparation.Chapters00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Delivery in Presentations00:17 Welcome to MI Eyes Podcast00:30 Data to Drama: Part Two with Kantar's Jay Walker Smith01:05 The Significance of Delivery Over Data03:01 Common Presentation Mistakes04:32 Rapid Fire Tips for Effective Presentations08:20 The Power of Ending Strong13:06 Handling Q&A Sessions18:39 Final Thoughts and Practical Advice21:28 Closing Remarks and Thank You22:55 Writing a Letter to the Next Generation27:29 Guiding Principles: Passion and Bravery28:49 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsInsights & Innovators Podcast from MRII | Hosted by The Greenbook Podcast NetworkExplore more episodes and resources → https://www.greenbook.org/podcast-networkLearn more about MRII → https://mrii.org/