Barry Chats to Simon Raybould - Tedx Speaker and Presentation Coach - About StoryMaking

The Just Great People Podcast - From The Sixsess Consultancy

Summary

In this engaging podcast episode, Simon Raybould shares his unique journey from research scientist to professional speaker, emphasising the importance of storytelling in effective communication.

He discusses the science behind presentations, debunks common myths, and highlights the significance of relatable stories.

Simon also explores the process of mining and curating stories, the role of authenticity, and the impact of AI on storytelling.

The conversation culminates in practical advice for anyone looking to enhance their presentation skills through the art of storytelling.

Takeaways

• Simon transitioned from a research scientist to a professional speaker.
• Effective communication is rooted in scientific research.
• Many common beliefs about presentations are myths.
• Relatable stories are more impactful than epic tales.
• Mining and curating stories is essential for effective presentations.
• AI-generated content lacks the depth of human storytelling.
• Authenticity in presentations is often misunderstood.
• Building a catalogue of stories enhances presentation skills.
• Stories should serve specific functions in communication.
• Using stories increases message retention and audience engagement.

Titles

• The Journey from Science to Storytelling
• Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Communication

Sound Bites

• "Mining is how you find stories around you."
• "AI creates the average of what already exists."
• "Authenticity is overrated in presentations."

Chapters

00:00 From Science to Storytelling: Simon's Journey

06:09 Mining and Curating Stories for Impact

12:09 The Importance of Storytelling in Presentations

18:14 The Balance of Attention and Rapport in Storytelling

24:03 Final Thoughts on Storytelling and Presentation

Useful Links

Simon Raybould’s Website

https://presentationgenius.info

Simon Raybould’s LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-raybould-presentations/

Simon Raybould’s Tedx Talk
https://youtu.be/euR1JhS-2qo?si=I9jSGjuLxSfOapdn

StoryMaking – Simon Raybould’s latest book due to be launched 16/12/2024

https://storymaking.business/book/

The Sixsess Consultancy’s Website

https://sixsess.org/

Barry Eustance’s LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/

Mustafa Suleyman’s Podcast with Steven Bartlett
https://youtu.be/bk-nQ7HF6k4?si=i531nkFEy2wqUyQF

Notion (Simon’s Goto App)

https://www.notion.com/

Keywords

storytelling, communication, presentations, Simon Raybould, effective speaking, mining stories, curating stories, authenticity, AI, public speaking, StoryMaking