Present Influence
Present Influence, hosted by professional coach, speaker, and trainer John Ball, is the podcast dedicated to helping business owners and C-suite professionals develop the personal and professional skills to inspire, influence, and make a lasting impact. With a passion for ethical persuasion, rhetoric, and personal presentation, John brings years of experience working with some of the world's largest personal development companies to the table. Each week, John shares insights through solo episodes, interviews with influential guests, and in-depth book reviews. Whether you're looking to sharpen your presentation skills, master the art of persuasion, or enhance your leadership presence, Present Influence provides practical strategies and expert advice to help you lead with confidence and authenticity. Tune in and discover how to communicate your ideas in a way that resonates, persuades, and inspires lasting change.
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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 elimin
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 mi
Mastering Focus and Rehearsal with Keynote Speaker Greg Bennick Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball discusses the importance of focus and consistency for speakers with professional keynote speaker and TEDx coach Greg Bennick. Greg shares his extensive experience speaking since age 13 and unders
Confronting Professional Fears to Enhance Communication Skills Summary In this episode of 'Present Influence,' host John Ball explores the concept of tackling fears to grow professionally as speakers and communicators. Reflecting on a conversation with Judy Carter, John discusses the importance of doing the things that
Becoming an Authoritative Coach and Speaker with Chris Marr Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John interviews Chris Marr, author of the book Become An Authoritative Coach, to discuss the importance of owning authority in coaching and public speaking. They explore themes like the struggle with people-pl
Embracing Humour and Preparing for Standup: The Journey to Episode 200 Summary Host John Ball is excited about the upcoming 200th episode, which will feature an interview with Chris Marr. He also gives an update about his recent solo venture, which was inspired by a previous episode with Judy Carter. John discusses the
