Lee Jackson - Award-Winning Motivational Speaker, Trainer and Presentation Coach
Lee Jackson is an Award-Winning Motivational Speaker, Presentation Expert and Trainer working in organisations businesses and education to help people Get Good® - his style is engaging, authentic and jargon free.
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New podcast out now: Presentation anxiety is rarely about the presentation. It’s your brain shouting “danger” when all you’re doing is standing up to speak. Drop a ?? if that hits home, or tag the person who keeps saying “I’m just bad at presenting.” Dr Lisa Tyrer said something I loved: CBT helps you notice the pattern, calm the body, and challenge the thought before it turns into a full panic spiral.
A few simple things can change everything:
Slow your breathing out to tell your brain you’re safe.
Notice 5 things you can see, hear, or feel to pull yourself back.
Ask, “Is that actually true?” when your inner critic gets loud.
And honestly?
You do not need a perfect talk. You need a human one.
A bronze-standard talk that helps people is still a win.
Save this for your next presentation, interview, or high-stakes conversation.
What’s the first thing your body does when nerves kick in?
#getgood #PresentationAnxiety #CBT #PublicSpeakingTips #GetGoodAtPresenting #NHSWellbeing
From Lee’s YouTube: Ep 54: A Late Night Chat with Larry Long & Lee from Leeds! Top Tips for Speaking & Business Growth
Larry Long with Lee from Leeds! A late-night chat with Larry Long Jr, a professional speaker from North Carolina who ended up staying with Lee, so once the day was done, they sat down and just talked.
They cover a lot. Why he takes his family and his golf clubs when he travels. How he went from IT to running a baseball academy that went bust to 16 years in software sales before speaking finally clicked. What he actually means when he says he “serves” his audience. And why he kept a weekly motivational video going for over five years, 316 episodes, through the pandemic and beyond.
Toward the end we get into practical stuff for speakers: finding your people, when to speak for free (and when not to), and why relationships matter more than almost anything else in this business.
A proper late-night chat. Some laughs, a bit more depth than you might expect.
You can find Lee at www.leejackson.org/links (https://www.leejackson.org/links) and Larry at www.larrylongjr.com (https://www.larrylongjr.com) – enjoy.
From Lee’s YouTube: Ep 53: Lee Jackson interviews Hidde Douna @growthbyvisuals on how he simplifies complex ideas
(PS It is good to check out the diagrams first (https://growthbyvisuals.com/) or watch the video too on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/leejacksonspeaker) – all links are here (https://leejackson.org/links?) )
Listen out for a 20% discount code too near the end! Result.
Are you overcomplicating your message without even realizing it? Here’s how a simple visual can change everything.
I met Hidde Douna from @growthbyvisuals ( https://growthbyvisuals.com (https://growthbyvisuals.com/) ) on social media — a guy who’s cracked the code on turning complex topics into easy-to-digest visuals. His secret? Simplicity and design.
He started creating visuals just for fun — then realised they help him remember ideas better and connect with his audience. Now, he’s building a library you can buy to transform your presentations, coaching and content.
The key takeaway? Less is more. Simplify to amplify — and watch your message resonate deeper.
#speaking #slides #GrowthByVisuals #VisualCommunication #SimplifyToAmplify #DesignThinking #ContentTips
From Lee’s YouTube: Ep 52: The Art & Science of Great Storytelling in presentations, host Lee Jackson interviews Dr. …
(Video on Spotify/YouTube – audio elsewhere)
In this podcast conversation, Speakers and Presentation experts 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 emphasizes 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 summarizing and understanding research.
Small, incremental changes lead to lasting impact.
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
All about Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Presentations.
The Science of Effective Storytelling. Storytelling, presentations, audience engagement, effective communication, motivational speaking, research, personal stories, AI in storytelling, presentation techniques, speaker tips
From Lee’s YouTube: Hello and hold on :)
Hello and hold on 🙂
From Lee’s YouTube: Get Good® At Presenting in less than 60 seconds. How to plan your talk to suit your personality t…
How to plan your talk to suit your personality type. Over-planning Vs winging it!
A series of one minute podcasts with tips to help you Get Good® At Presenting.
You can find out more about Lee and his work as a speaker and presentation coach here: https://leejackson.org/
From Lee’s YouTube: Get Good® At Presenting in less than 60 seconds. Bullet points and presentations. Why don’t they …
Bullet points and presentations. Why don’t they mix?
A series of one minute podcasts with tips to help you Get Good® At Presenting.
You can find out more about Lee and his work as a speaker and presentation coach here: https://leejackson.org/
From Lee’s YouTube: Get Good® At Presenting in less than 60 seconds. How to coach yourself into being a better public…
How to coach yourself into being a better public speaker.
A series of one minute podcasts with tips to help you Get Good® At Presenting.
You can find out more about Lee and his work as a speaker and presentation coach here: https://leejackson.org/
From Lee’s YouTube: Get Good® At Presenting in less than 60 seconds. Lee’s top tip for engaging and memorable present…
Lee’s top tip for engaging and memorable presentations.
A series of one minute podcasts with tips to help you Get Good® At Presenting.
You can find out more about Lee and his work as a speaker and presentation coach here: https://leejackson.org/
From Lee’s YouTube: Get Good® At Presenting in less than 60 seconds. How to use slides well and kill death by PowerPo…
How to use slides well and kill death by PowerPoint.
A series of one minute podcasts with tips to help you Get Good® At Presenting.
You can find out more about Lee and his work as a speaker and presentation coach here: https://leejackson.org/
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