Managing Digital Overwhelm in the Workplace with Craig Mattson

Summary

In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball interviews Craig Mattson about his research on digital overwhelm and work culture. The conversation then delves into the digital overload experienced due to rapid technological advancements and how it impacts professionals. Craig shares his findings on how people, particularly rising professionals, cope with digital overwhelm and the various communication modes they adopt. The discussion also touches on effective strategies to manage Zoom fatigue and the importance of communicational flexibility in the workplace. Craig emphasises the significance of adapting to different communication styles to maintain efficiency and reduce burnout.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Special Offer

00:33 Dealing with Digital Overwhelm

01:10 Guest Introduction: Craig Mattson

02:02 Exploring Digital Overwhelm and Work Culture

05:59 Burnout in the Digital Age

11:16 Communication Styles and Coping Mechanisms

16:54 Personal Communication Preferences

22:37 Embracing Feedback for Growth

22:53 The World of Standup Comedy

23:40 Simplification vs. Flexibility in Digital Overwhelm

26:59 Navigating Technology Choices

28:26 The Importance of Mode Switching

31:40 Zoom Communication Tips

41:31 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts

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Mastering Visual Storytelling: PowerPoint Tips from Oreet Kaufman

Summary:

In this episode of 'Present Influence', host John Ball is joined by Oreet Kaufman, an expert in presentation design, to discuss the importance of clear and visually appealing presentations.

They talk about the concept of 'word dieting' to eliminate clutter and improve communication effectiveness.

Oreet shares practical tips on creating impactful slides, avoiding redundancy, and using animation judiciously.

Despite some audio issues, the conversation is rich with insights on enhancing professional presentations to better connect with audiences. Tune in for valuable advice on mastering visual storytelling with PowerPoint.

Visit Oreet's website to download her tips on word dieting: https://ocdesigns.info/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Professional Communication

00:32 The Importance of Visual Storytelling

01:33 Guest Introduction: Oreet Kaufman

02:21 Cleaning Up Communication Clutter

03:48 Effective Presentation Techniques

13:42 The Role of Imagery in Presentations

26:31 Adapting Presentations for Different Audiences

32:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Embracing Challenges: The Power of Stage Time and Scary Stuff

Summary

In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball discusses the importance of embracing challenging experiences to grow as a speaker and communicator.

He shares insights from his recent stage time experiences, including participating in an open mic comedy night and a storytelling event.

Inspired by a conversation with Judy Carter, a professional comedian and keynote speaker, John emphasizes the value of stepping out of one's comfort zone to improve and excel.

He encourages listeners to continuously challenge themselves and to never become complacent. Tune in for a mix of personal anecdotes, motivational insights, and a glimpse into John's journey toward mastering communication skills.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Scary Stuff

00:35 The Importance of Stage Time

00:53 Personal Experiences and Challenges

02:31 Open Mic Comedy Night: A Personal Challenge

04:09 Storytelling Event: Overcoming Self-Doubt

05:06 Reflections and Lessons Learned

06:01 Sharing the Experiences: Story and Standup

08:29 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

25:04 Upcoming Episodes and Farewell

Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Archetype Assessment and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedIn

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Go from competent to captivating

Progressing professionally as a speaker isn't just about doing the reps; it's about outperforming. We need to outperform our competition, but more than anything, we need to keep outperforming ourselves so that we rise up and over all obstacles and plateaus and fill your speaking calendar with repeat bookings and new referrals. Visit presentInfluence.com to find out how John can help you take your speaking career to the next level. With years of speaker coaching and working alongside some of the biggest name speaker training businesses, you can be sure you're in good hands.

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