Don't Pitch, Be An Intentional Communicator E161

I speak to Martin Barnes, an expert in 'intentional communication,' which encompasses pitching, presenting, and public speaking. Martin emphasizes the importance of storytelling in presentations and shares his transformative experience living in China, which taught him cultural similarities and differences. We delve into the challenges and opportunities posed by AI in communication. Martin offers actionable advice for introverts at networking events and presents a simple yet effective framework for crafting impactful presentations. 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Intentional Communication: A New Approach04:20 The Journey to China 06:00 Cultural Revelations and Similarities 12:10 The Impact of AI on Communication 27:37 The Hidden Costs of AI 28:06 Sensationalism in AI Media 29:24 Navigating Emotional Responses to AI 30:15 The Power of Social Objects in Networking 31:16 Advice for Introverts on Small Talk 36:47 Effective Presentation Structures 39:27 The Art of Storytelling in Presentations 47:40 Analog Tools for Digital Presentations 52:28 Resources for Effective Public Speaking 54:21 Final ThoughtsMartin BarnesThe one piece of advice I want to share with every ambitious founder. The biggest insight from my 23 years pitching advertising campaigns to Mercedes, VW, and Nike.vHosting +150 PitchClub events.Coaching CEOs at tech companies and working with dozens of accelerators, helping founders at all levelspitch.vSee your pitch as a conversation.vShare the right pages of your bigger story at the right time with the people in front of you.vPitch to start a conversation. I learnt this form 8 years working in the UK. 16 years working in China. On projects in advertising, film, events, branding, design and startups. And 6 years crocodile wrestling. Martin Barnes Founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect-pitch coach.Links:Horse racing analogy / 1-page pitchThe original research paperMartin’s slide summary of the research paperMartin’s LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martinbarnespresentations/Are you getting ROI from speaking at conferences?⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.Paddy Dhanda (Host)Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.Contact Paddy: [email protected] to my newsletter:👉 Newsletter: https://www.superpowers.school/subscribe Get full access to Superpowers School at www.superpowers.school/subscribe