Presentation Skills Coaching with Jamie Ryan: Episode 9

In this Mic Drop Mindset episode on presentation skills, speaking coach Jenn coaches client Jamie Ryan.Jamie shares her signature talk, “Swag to Swagger” (SWAG: Scientific Wild Ass Guess), using a Toyota Supra break-in metaphor and a COVID test company example to show how founders can overfocus on “cool tech” without proving differentiation and value. She advises doing competitor landscape analysis via patents, PitchBook/Crunchbase, and startup news, tracking findings in a spreadsheet, and validating whether buyers will pay for added cost/complexity. Jenn praises Jamie’s storytelling, clear structure, memorable opening/closing, and strong time management, then offers coaching on clarifying “landscape analysis,” reducing filler words like “so,” and using purposeful stage movement.Want a copy of the Speaker Feedback Form Jenn mentioned on this episode? Email her at [email protected] Jamie Ryan:Jamie Ryan spent nearly 15 years in Silicon Valley as an in vitro diagnostics innovator and technology scout, addressing the world’s most pressing problems.  From creating tests for diseases from swine flu and COVID pandemics to drug-resistant “superbugs,” she learned the path from prototype to market is full of surprises.  Evaluating 100+ medical device startups as a subject matter expert in strategic business development, mentoring, and pitch judging showed her that many of  these “surprises” can be anticipated - and addressed - if you know where to look.She started JL Ryan Consulting LLC to improve medical device startup success rates by identifying and addressing risks early, before costly pivots are needed.Jamie offers advisory sessions and pitch reviews to MedTech startup founders, and speaks at accelerators, incubators, and industry conferences.Visit Jamie at https://www.jlryanconsulting.com/00:00 Welcome and Topic00:14 Meet Jamie Ryan01:44 Talk Title and Audience02:58 Supra Story Hook03:55 Cool Tech Cautionary Tale05:23 Founder Action Steps07:05 Coach Feedback Storytelling08:26 Structure and Strong Ending10:14 Timing and Clarity Notes15:22 Stage Presence and Movement16:56 Racetrack Focus Strategy17:54 Final Thanks and WrapHave a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me [email protected] to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchatLooking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com