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Pete Cann the Laughter Man

On this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales Podcast I’m joined by Pete Cann the Laughter Man.

Pete tells the story of how he became the Laughter Man after attending a festival and discovering almost by accident Laughter Yoga.

During the episode Pete will get you laughing, he will also explain the benefits of laughter to you and your business, and how a laughter yoga session can help with creative thinking business planning.

Laughter can be contagious and in business sometimes we take ourselves too seriously, and when we do laugh and humour comes into the situation think about how it makes us feel, and how it can enhance our relationships with customers and potential customers and if we are doing presentations with our audience.

Laughter doesn’t need to be about telling jokes, indeed Laughter Yoga has got nothing to do with telling jokes.

Pete offers 30 minute Laughter Yoga sessions on Zoom as well as one-to-one sessions.

Want to know more?

Here is a link to Pete’s website where you can also find details of his event speaking and his podcast: ‘Laughter and positivity with Pete’
Or connect with Pete on Linked In

This is episode 215 of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast - the previous 214 episodes are available on your usual podcast app or you can listen and download them via this link.

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How often when you go networking do you hear someone start their elevator pitch by saying: my name is….I'm from….we do….and we're different because.......
I'm sure you hear that all the time
Indeed is that how you start your elevator pitch?
So in this episode I'm going to share with you for always to start your elevator pitch which will be different to everybody else and therefore help you stand out:

• Question – how many of you…….?
• Stat – did you know…….
• Topical – did you see…….
• Observational– have you noticed how……

The trick is to say these things as the first things you say so don't be tempted to say my name is and I got a big question for you go straight into the question or the stat etc...

You can then bringing yourself later on and  don't forget if you are doing this virtually your name will be on the screen anyway stop

So remember to prepare, to practice and then to follow-up anyone shows any interest in you based on your new exciting elevator pitch

I recorded this episode a day or two after watching Andy Murray win his late evening second-round tennis match at Wimbledon. By the time this is published he will have lost in the third round.
Andy Murray has I imagine a coach, a fitness trainer, a mentor, a dietician – indeed a whole entourage of support crew including during that second round match the crowd.
So who is your crowd?  Who are you turning to when times are tough and you need help to raise your game and overcome a tricky situation.
Often in business we invest in help with technical skills such as accountancy/bookkeeping, our website, our social media activity, design and other admin tasks but how often do we invest in personal development such as in a coach or trainer?
During the match there was an enforced break of around 18 minutes when the Wimbledon roof was closed and it was after the break when Andy Murray really came into his own, the break gave him an opportunity to re-energise and refocus so again the question to you is are you taking a break when times get tough – and that doesn't have to be two weeks on the beach it could simply me going for a walk or run and then returning re-energised and refocused ready to tackle whatever is in front of you.

Michael Reddington shares with listeners  some great tips and ideas around how listening skills can help you get better results in a variety of business situations. Michael works with companies and individuals sharing with them via his company InQuasive 'The Disciplined Listening Method'

Michael talks about moving your audience from resistant to commitment about how leaders need to focus on vision and influence and how salespeople need to be more patient because if they listen carefully prospects and customers will constantly provide clues that will help create sales opportunities.

Michael concluded by offering three top tips:

• Get control over our internal monologue so stop listening to ourselves and start listening to what our customers are saying
• Secondly be conscious that every interaction has the potential to get us closer to the outcome we are seeking
• And thirdly let the conversation come to you

You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn

Simon’s business is called ‘Elevate Your Greatness’ and in this episode Simon shares some top ideas around how to become a better communicator, particularly when you are presenting.

He will share some thoughts and ideas around how to overcome the fear of presenting and he also shares his concept of a three-minute speaking masterpiece where the whole idea is based around one idea with a maximum of three points

Simon’s top tips which you will hear in the podcast are:

1. Think in 3’s – it is much easier for your audience to take away three things rather than 33 things regardless of how long your presentation is
2. Make sure you have some passion and belief in your presentation because that is what will create a response from your audience
3. Start with 15 to 20 seconds of silence – this will give your audience a chance to engage with you simply because nothing is happening

Here is the link to Simon’s website: Elevate Your Greatness

And here is the link to Simon on LinkedIn