If you want to impact people, you need to influence them first.
Not in a manipulative way.
But in a way that's customer-centric and aligned with your values.
The problem is, captivating your customers, becoming memorable and winning new business is harder than ever before.
The answer?
Learning how to become an influential communicator.
Keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Ravi Rajani, has arrived to help you present with confidence, craft stories that sell and deliver presentations that win.
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If you want to impact people, you need to influence them first.
Not in a manipulative way.
But in a way that's customer-centric and aligned with your values.
The problem is, captivating your customers, becoming memorable and winning new business is harder than ever before.
The answer?
Learning how to become an influential communicator.
Keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Ravi Rajani, has arrived to help you present with confidence, craft stories that sell and deliver presentations that win.
Join Ravi every Tuesday to unlock a brand new episode as he hangs out with some of the planet’s top communicators and gives you his own insights on how to become a better presenter, storyteller and communicator.
[EP.84] The 5 Deadly Sins of Pitch Decks in 2023 with Gosia Holden of Samsara
The Influential Communicator
35 minutes
2 years ago
[EP.84] The 5 Deadly Sins of Pitch Decks in 2023 with Gosia Holden of Samsara
The 5 Deadly Sins of Pitch Decks in 2023 with Gosia Holden of Samsara;
We live in a world where buyers have more choice than ever before…
And in the high-pressure world of sales, nailing your sales presentation or demo can be the difference between success and failure.
You've got one shot to captivate, influence and accelerate trust!
That’s exactly why you need a pitch deck that’s contrarian, captivating and influential.
Enter Gosia Holden…she’s the pitch deck whisperer over at Samsara!
She’s going to walk us through her 5 deadly sins of pitch decks in 2023 so you don’t have to engage in them!
Click play and let’s dive in!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[1:17] - Who is Gosia Holden?
[3:36] - What makes Samsara stand out as a company
[7:12] - Why traditional pitch decks are ineffective vs alternative approaches
[9:14] - A prevalent issue in the sales community according to Gosia
[12:23] - How to prepare a pitch deck within a limited timeframe
[21:52] - Using solution-centric language upfront and jumping straight into the resolution versus painting a picture of the problem
[23:57] - How to present a solution that avoids overwhelm and encourages engagement
[25:51] - How to effectively diagnose and address the root cause of the problem
[28:04] - Examples of ineffective and effective headlines or hooks
[32:24] - An influential communicator Gosia looks up to today
NOTABLE QUOTES:
[27:27] - “If you don't spend enough time on your preparation and client discovery, then you won't be able to tell a good story that will resonate with them.” - Gosia Holden
USEFUL RESOURCES & LINKS:
Samsara Website: https://www.samsara.com/
Connect with Gosia on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gosia-dzik-holden-251b1b
Ravi Rajani’s Website & Podcast: https://www.theravirajani.com/podcast
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
[FREE SCRIPT]
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The Influential Communicator
If you want to impact people, you need to influence them first.
Not in a manipulative way.
But in a way that's customer-centric and aligned with your values.
The problem is, captivating your customers, becoming memorable and winning new business is harder than ever before.
The answer?
Learning how to become an influential communicator.
Keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Ravi Rajani, has arrived to help you present with confidence, craft stories that sell and deliver presentations that win.
Join Ravi every Tuesday to unlock a brand new episode as he hangs out with some of the planet’s top communicators and gives you his own insights on how to become a better presenter, storyteller and communicator.
