Becoming a Persuasive Speaker: Insights from Terri Sjodin

Don't Miss This Encore Episode with Presentation Expert Terri Sjodin!

We're excited to bring back one of our most popular episodes featuring the incredible Terri Sjodin. Whether you're presenting to colleagues, pitching to clients, or simply chatting with friends, public speaking is an essential skill. If the thought of speaking in front of others makes you nervous, you're not alone!

Luckily, communication expert Terri Sjodin is here to help. With over three decades of experience, Terri has dedicated her career to helping individuals and businesses deliver polished, persuasive, and impactful presentations. Since the onset of the pandemic, with the rise of remote work, Terri redirected her efforts towards empowering individuals to harness tools and technologies that foster genuine connections in the digital realm. As the world has transitioned back to in-person interactions, she has continued to work with people to enhance their presentation skills both virtually and in their face-to-face interactions.

Whether you're in sales, frequently present on stage, or simply want to communicate more effectively, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in to learn how you can take your presentation skills to the next level!

In this episode, Terri and I discuss:

• The shocking mistakes many professionals make when speaking publicly
• Techniques to instantly improve your speaking skills, regardless of the setting
• The three benchmarks used to measure a presentation's effectiveness
• The power of storytelling in delivering successful presentations
• Three actionable tips and tools to enhance your presentations, both in-person and virtually
• The key characteristics that define a great presenter

 Interview Resources

• Sjodin Communications
• Scrappy: A Little Book About Choosing to Play Big
• Logitech BRIO
• Rode Microphones