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As a senior leader, could changing just one component of your presentations make a significant difference to your impact as a leader in your organisation?
Follow the enthralling stories of Ibrahim, an unlikely coach and ex-call centre worker (who swaggered into our job interview in a blood-red jacket and short jeans), and Joseph, a senior leader seeking to make a difference. Together, they navigate the complexities of business presentations, discovering the secrets to effective presentations and the power of genuine human connection.
Through their journeys, you'll uncover the importance of using transitions when presenting ideas as you learn practical techniques for captivating your audience and delivering impactful presentations.
Authored by Marianne Vincent, an expert in training and development, "What is there to do for four hours?" offers valuable insights and experiences that will elevate your presentation skills and professional interactions.
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PublisherMarianne Vincent
Release dateApr 8, 2023
ISBN9798215291023
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What Is There to Do for Four Hours? - Marianne Vincent
What is there to do for four hours?
Inside an Executive Presentations Coaching session with Ibrahim J. Mariwa
Marianne Vincent
Director of Training Quality
People Potential
Edition 1, 8th April 2023
Table of Contents
Prologue
Part One: Ibrahim
Down at the Call Centre
From Desk to Baton
Lift-off
Part Two: The EPC Session
Confidence, Comfort, Common Ground
Cracks, Movies and Bridges
Something to Do
Impact via Absence
Interlude
I Can't See Your Feet, But I Know
No, Sorry, That Isn't Eye Contact
Gifts in a Mistake
Epilogue
About the Author
About People Potential
Acknowledgements
Prologue
Seated at the edge of the meeting room, I was the first to see the candidates as they came in for their final interview. A young man was walking in my direction. But no, it couldn’t be, surely: a shaved head, blood-red jacket, short jeans also a hue of red, socks showing, boots and dark glasses. He was making his way towards us with a slow, deliberate, swagger.
Hel-lo,
said the red-clad thug king, stretching out his hand, fingers adorned with large rings. "You must be Mayrien Vincent. My name is…Ibrahiiiim." I didn’t see a kris tucked into his belt, so I shook his hand.
His compulsory presentation, delivered in a deep, euphonious voice, was filled with, Go deep – my father always said to me.
Deep is a well-chosen word to use when speaking to us, a team of specialists concerned with mastery. He didn’t tell any jokes, but he was so funny throughout that the Leadership team had to stifle snorts and giggles.
We’d also never observed one minute of silence at a final interview – he sat there, in front of us, head bowed, unable to answer the question: So, ideally, what would you like to earn?
We hired
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