How and Why You Need to Stop Reading Slides with Ben Levy

Presentation Coach, Creative Director, and Author, Ben Levy joins Jeff Abracen to break down the art of creative agency presentations, why the best idea doesn’t always win, and how to structure a story that sells.Dig into the biggest mistakes people make in presentations (and how to fix them), why reading slides out loud is killing your pitch, how confidence in public speaking is built through preparation—not personality, the power of pacing meetings to avoid information overload, why agencies need to ditch templates and start answering the right questions, how to create conversations instead of monologues, and how Ben overcame social anxiety and became a presentation coach…and so much more!Find Ben Levy Here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellitgreat/https://www.sellitgreat.com/https://www.sellitgreat.com/shophttps://schoolofastonishingpursuits.com/Chapters00:00 Intro05:42 Overcoming Presentation Anxiety12:52 The Importance of Storytelling in Presentations21:09 Building Trust Through Effective Communication25:05 Teaching and Learning in the Creative Industry33:25 The Power of Storytelling in Presentations35:20 Influence of Family on Communication Skills37:54 Overcoming Presentation Challenges40:09 Learning from Industry Leaders42:40 The Importance of Authenticity in Presentations46:30 Lessons from Presentation Failures50:27 Understanding Client Expectations52:59 Competing for Attention in a Noisy World54:13 Disruptive Presentation Techniques57:18 Building Strong Client Relationships59:05 The Role of Mentorship in GrowthConnect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen