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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John's storytelling contest entry: "No happy endings" Summary This episode offers a unique twist as host John Ball shares a personal and vulnerable story he delivered in a storytelling competition. John discusses the challenges of storytelling, including balancing humour with emotion and ensuring the story's core messa
Mastering Influence From The Stage: Insights from Professional Mentalist Keith Kong Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball interviews professional mentalist Keith Kong about the psychology of influence and mentalism. Keith shares insights on how to engage audiences, the planning process for his sh
Exploring Outdoor Education and Mental Health through Public Speaking Summary In this episode of Present Influence, John is introducing a new coaching session segment with Julia Packwood, Who was brave enough to raise her hand when I made the offer on LinkedIn. Julia is an emerging professional speaker focused on outdo
Harnessing Ethical Persuasion and Influence with Dr. Thomas Trautmann Summary This episode of 'Present Influence' features John Ball's conversation with Dr. Thomas Trautmann, an expert in AI, neuroscience, and neuro-marketing. They delve into the significance of ethical persuasion and influence in sales and marketing,
Essential AI Tools for Speakers and Coaches: Enhance Your Content Creation Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball explores various AI tools that can significantly benefit speakers, coaches, and consultants. He discusses tools such as Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Grammarly, Canva, Descript, Rive
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 ho
