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Lee’s book Get Good® At Life gives some down-to-earth and helpful answers on motivation, resilience and wellbeing, oh and also what to do on a not so good day! If you’d like to book Lee to speak in your workplace in the fog, the dark, or the sunshine! All our info is in our bio or click here: https://leejackson.org/links
#shorts #getgood #getgoodatlife #advice

‘Get Good® at Presenting’ in 2026.
A new online course. A one-year weekly email ‘drip’ course. Or join the Live Masterclass group for an 8-week experience! Start learning straight away! Early Bird pricing on until January 31st ??? ??
All the info/payment info is here: https://leejackson.org/learning

Don’t miss the 31st January early bird deadline for my new online confidence building, ‘Get Good® at Presenting’ Learning.
1 You can get the online course.
2 You can get the one-year weekly email ‘drip’ course.
Or for the most impact,
3 You can join the Live Masterclass group for an 8-week experience to become a better presenter.
All the info/payment info is here: https://leejackson.org/learning
Start learning straight away! ??? ??

Leaders: Do you know if your organisation communicates and presents well?
Or are your bad habits hidden? We all get blind to our culture.
We all need fresh eyes to grow.
https://www.leejackson.org – Lee Jackson can help.
#shorts #getgood #getgoodatpresenting #fresheyes #leadership

Leaders: Do you know if your organisation communicates and presents well?
Or are your bad habits hidden? We all get blind to our culture.
https://www.leejackson.org – Lee Jackson can help.
We all need fresh eyes to grow well.
#getgood #getgoodatpresenting #fresheyes #leadership

New video/audio podcast:
I was so impressed by the talk Dr. Simon Raybould did on storytelling/making last month that I interviewed him. It is live now on video or audio:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/EEYnfqQ_KMM?si=alQ-jVcVhpEICtsI
Spotify – video or audio and links to everywhere else – link in bio or https://leejackson.org/podcast/
Hope it helps you be an even better speaker.
Enjoy.
Note book at the ready!
#publicpeaking #getgoodatpresenting #leadership

New video/audio podcast:
I was so impressed by the talk Dr. Simon Raybould did on storytelling/making last month that I interviewed him. It is live now on video or audio:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/EEYnfqQ_KMM?si=alQ-jVcVhpEICtsI
Spotify – video or audio and links to everywhere else – link in bio or https://leejackson.org/podcast/
Hope it helps you be an even better speaker.
Enjoy.
Note book at the ready!
#publicpeaking #getgoodatpresenting #leadership

The Art & Science of Great Storytelling in presentations, Lee Jackson interviews Dr. Simon Raybould for his popular podcast Get Good At Presenting. Subscribe today, all info: https://www.leejackson.org/links

In this conversation, Dr. Simon Raybould and Lee Jackson explore the art and science of storytelling in presentations. They discuss the importance of relatable stories, the techniques for capturing and recording them, and the impact of storytelling on audience engagement. Dr. Raybould emphasises the need for stories that resonate with the audience rather than grand heroic tales, and he shares practical tips for speakers to enhance their storytelling skills. The discussion also touches on the moral implications of storytelling in the speaking industry and the role of research and technology, including AI, in improving storytelling techniques.

Takeaways
Stories should be relatable to the audience.
Big epic stories can reduce self-efficacy.
Finding stories requires observation and reflection.
Recording stories helps in retaining them.
Engagement comes from connection, not just entertainment.
The hero of the story doesn’t always have to be you.
Moral implications exist in the storytelling industry.
Research is crucial for effective storytelling.
AI can assist in summarising and understanding research.
Small, incremental changes lead to lasting impact.
The Science of Effective Storytelling.

Sound bites
“Establishing rapport is a good start.”
“Your first job is to find the stories.”
“AI can help simplify research.”

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Storytelling in Presentations
02:53 The Science Behind Effective Storytelling
05:27 Finding and Capturing Stories
08:07 Techniques for Recording Stories
11:10 The Importance of Relatable Stories
14:01 The Role of the Hero in Stories
16:45 The Dangers of Big Hero Stories
19:18 The Impact of Stories on Audience Engagement
22:16 The Moral Implications of Storytelling
24:58 The Role of Research in Storytelling
27:37 Using AI and Technology in Storytelling
29:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The secret to success is learning how to fail well – top motivational speaker Lee Jackson explains – you can book him via his website https://www.leejackson.org
Recorded back in 2014, Lee was asked to close a fun evening of talks from lots of speakers, all talking about failure!