Episode 40: Storytelling for business and sketch noting with Colin James

Colin James is one of Australia’s most respected and well-known keynote speakers and facilitators; his deeply engaging, humorous and provocative presentations are the highlight of any conference. He excels at imparting practical skills and workable knowledge – whilst making the whole audience howl with laughter! Winner of Australian Educator of the Year in 2008, Australian Keynote Speaker of the Year in 2020, and voted the highest-rated speaker at all global Gartner conferences in 2019 - scoring higher than both Tony Robbins and Simon Sinek.

In this episode Colin and our host William will explore:

• The role of storytelling in business
• The no slides approach and how to avoid death by PowerPoint
• Engaging your audience by using skilful language and vocabulary with eloquence
• Creating memorable presentation and the role of sketch noting on a Flipchart 
• Dealing with nerves
• Preparation of your presentation and refining your style

Colin has kindly offered a free Ebook and webinar for our listeners

Ebook - https://bit.ly/3sDaXJ2 

Free webinar recording - https://bit.ly/3n4jzY0

 

A gifted cartoonist, he is never far from his trusty flip-chart and pens; his drawing providing a unique and welcome diversion from the influx of PowerPoint presentations that soak up the imagination of your audiences fast. 

With 30-years’ experience in 34 countries globally his experience and unique style set him apart. Whether it is speaking to a crowd of 10,000 as he did in 2012 at the United Nations Conference or facilitating a small group of 20 CEO’s and executives to ensure that their contributions are superb and profoundly relevant - he leaves a lasting impression