Best Posts: Q4 2019
We shifted to sharing our latest thinking on social media. And great stuff is getting posted All. The. Time. Here’s a selection of the...
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kevin paylow
Dec 11, 20191 min read
Added Deliberate Video Page
Grab your popcorn. We added a new page of Deliberate videos. They're short (~3 minutes each). They focus on corporate storytelling. And...
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Kevin Paylow
Oct 16, 20191 min read
Where have the blog posts gone? Here!
This blog has been a bit empty lately. That's because I've shifted most of my writing to LinkedIn for a few key reasons: It's easier The...
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Kevin Paylow
Apr 5, 20193 min read
The Power of Gestures
Because gestures have such an impact on our communication, I found this article fascinating. Here are the key takeaways & my recommendat
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Kevin Paylow
Feb 14, 20192 min read
Symptom of a sick message strategy: Weak Call to Action
Ending a presentation with "Do you have any questions?" is a symptom of sick message strategy. Why this is a problem, confirmation
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Kevin Paylow
Feb 6, 20191 min read
Symptom of a sick message strategy: Client says it makes sense but takes no action
If you give a presentation and the client said "This makes sense" but takes no action... you may be suffering from a sick message
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Kevin Paylow
Jan 19, 20191 min read
Symptom of a sick message strategy: Multiple presentations but NO progress
Do you or your team keep giving the same presentation but not seem to make any progress? Why it's a problem, confirming the problem, cau
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Kevin Paylow
Jan 12, 20191 min read
Symptom of a sick message strategy: Audience can't recall key points
Does your audience struggle recalling your key points? Why it's a problem, confirming the problem, causes, fixes.
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Kevin Paylow
Jan 7, 20191 min read
What if my boss doesn't 'get' Corporate Storytelling?
Managers are the #1 factor in new Corporate Storytellers using their skills 'in the wild.' Here are some tips if YOUR boss doesn'
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Kevin Paylow
Jan 6, 20191 min read
Symptom of a sick message strategy: Death by PowerPoint
Why 'Death by PowerPoint' is a problem, confirming the problem, causes, fixes.
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Kevin Paylow
Dec 1, 20182 min read
Advocacy? Or Manipulation?
Be an advocate. Your audience wants your recommendation, not just your information, so they can make the best decision possible.
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Kevin Paylow
Oct 9, 20181 min read
Quit hiding behind your presentation shield. Your audience needs to see you.
When speaking or presenting, are you hiding behind the podium like it's a shield? Your audience needs to see you.
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Kevin Paylow
Sep 27, 20181 min read
To get our teams to use their new skills, we need to support learners AFTER training
There are several critical factors in employees using new skills. Manager support is a big one. Here are ways you can support your team afte
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Kevin Paylow
Jul 27, 20182 min read
Making your audience feel like they're part of the solution
I received a great question at an event last week: "How do I engage the audience in co-creating the solution during my presentations?&q
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Kevin Paylow
Jul 2, 20182 min read
How much time per slide?
I get this question. Often. One rule of thumb I often hear is "two minutes per slide. That's BS. Here's what I suggest instead.
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Kevin Paylow
Mar 28, 20182 min read
Giving a presentation you did not create and are not allowed to change?
Tips for presenting a deck prepared by someone else that you can't alter.
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Kevin Paylow
Mar 6, 20182 min read
Three things to keep in mind if you want to pick the right idea to pursue
The rush to pursue an idea often leaves out consideration of better ideas or solutions. Here are a few tips to select the right ideas to pur
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Kevin Paylow
Mar 1, 20182 min read
When it comes to your presentation: Bullets or Blanks?
Want your audience to listen, learn, and act on your presentation? Then you need to ditch your bullets for blanks. Save PowerPoint for visua
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Kevin Paylow
Feb 21, 20181 min read
Public speaking doesn't scare me unless...
Something I often hear from people that are typically fearless presenting to clients: Presenting to peers scares the hell out of them.
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Kevin Paylow
Dec 27, 20171 min read
Overwhelmed
It's easy to be overwhelmed by the holidays - it leads to stress. The same is true when your presentation overwhelms your audience - it
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