How can you use your voice to effectively present your creative strategy ideas?

I loved what Marcus John Henry Brown said in his Speakery Masterclass - "Make sure you're familiar with both the beginning and the end of your story. Then, hone your skills using the grid view, where you can view all the slides simultaneously." You need to know in your head where the story changes and which slide will follow. The key is to begin discussing the next slide while you're still presenting the current one. It's crucial to recognize the right moment to transition to the next slide, aligning it with the flow of your story. When it comes to your tone of voice, the crucial factor is infusing passion, even if it feels a bit outside your comfort zone.

I believe, to effectively present creative strategy ideas; using a confident and engaging tone, weaving a compelling narrative that connects with your audience should be the top most priority. Emphasize key points with vocal variety, express passion for your ideas, and adapt your pace to maintain audience interest. Ensure clarity by articulating ideas distinctly and leveraging pauses for emphasis. Invite interaction, encouraging questions and discussion to make your presentation more dynamic and memorable.

Master the art of storytelling, study engaging speakers and make sure you adequately pause throughout for your audience to digest. Instead of "uhm" and "like", stop speaking until you find the next purposeful word. Speak conversationally, and mirror the language your brand uses that is aligned with your audience. Don't be afraid to have fun and use different media types - professional shouldn't mean lacking in personality.

Always begin with the why and then share the data that you used to back it up. Creative strategy is often the hardest to share with others because it's so subjective but when it's presented with the data and in your authentic voice it stands a better chance of being adopted. And humility goes along way in helping others to see your vision.

Habla desde la cercanía. Aunque estes dando una masterclass al otro lado hay personas, no estás por encima de ellos. Desde la humildad y siendo consciente de que todos y cada uno de tu público puede enseñarte algo

Si tiene que exponer públicamente, estoy segura de que desearías eliminar al completo las muletillas que utilizas: eeeeeeh, aaaah, mmmmm. Si consigues eliminarlas en tu comunicación oral vas a transmitir más confianza. Si, además, le unes, establecer un contacto visual con parte del público y sentirte libre a la hora de hablar, lo has logrado. Eliminar muletillas, establecer contacto visual y expresar tu exposición con pasión, sin que parezca que te la sabes de memoria. Estas son las tres claves que considero más importantes a la hora de realizar una ponencia o charla. Tenlas en cuenta.

Speaking with confidence is vital in presenting creative strategies. It involves: - Strong Voice: Use a steady, assertive voice to convey authority. - No Fillers: Avoid "um" and "uh", showing mastery over your content. - Eye Contact and Posture: Maintain eye contact and a confident posture to engage and connect with your audience. - Enthusiasm: Express passion for your ideas using positive, assertive language, making your excitement contagious. - Highlight Benefits: Emphasize the value and benefits of your strategy, clearly outlining positive outcomes. Confident delivery builds trust, creates a positive impression, and persuades your audience to support your ideas.

Speaking with confidence stems from 3 fundamentals: Preparation, Practice and Improvement. The foundation of speaking with confidence lies in 'Preparation', which is itself based in knowledge. Always study thoroughly about the topic of your presentation. Make efforts to gain knowledge on the technical front, current affairs, global events, financial implications and cross-industry impact of the subject. The next step is to 'Practice' what and how you are going to speak. You may practice with a trusted friend, a colleague or even in front of a mirror. The last step of 'Improvement' builds on your practice. Work on the feedback gained by practice and develop the right language, diction and pace so that you speak fluently, without fumbling.

Use your voice like a pro, in Silicon Valley. Pitch Perfect: Play with your tone like it’s the hottest new playlist. Mix up your speaking speed: Talk fast to show you're super excited, then slow down when you drop those genius ideas, making sure everyone catches every word. Dramatic Pauses are the New Black: Pause like you're savoring a good chocolate - it gives everyone a moment to digest your brilliant ideas. Volume: Your Secret Weapon: Whisper when you want to draw them in, and get louder when you’re super pumped about an idea. Clear Speech & Mind: Speak like you’re explaining TikTok to your grandma – slow, clear, and with a smile. You want everyone to get what you’re saying, right? Remember, your voice is like your personal brand.

Start with assertive humility, vulnerability and authenticity. Trust and believe what you are saying first, then others will too.

Speak with creativity, infusing imagination and drawing from personal experience. Sharing your story not only adds authenticity but also inspires the audience. Personal experiences create a genuine connection, making your message relatable. They provide real-world examples that resonate, offering insights and lessons that others can apply to their own lives. In essence, your personal journey becomes a source of inspiration, showing that challenges can be overcome and successes are attainable.

Si tienes que realizar una exposición en público asegúrate de conocer un poco sus perfiles con anterioridad. De esa manera vas a poder realizar una estrategia de conexión a la hora de planificarla. No es lo mismo exponer algo y leerlo que exponer una temática con analogías o comparaciones que hacen que sea más fácil de comprender. El público ha de poder conectar contigo, así que utiliza este recurso, el humor, las anécdotas o las preguntas. Estoy segura de que así te saldrá muchísimo mejor.

I emphasize the importance of speaking with creativity in presenting strategy ideas. Engage your audience using storytelling, metaphors, and analogies, making complex concepts relatable and memorable. Incorporate humor and anecdotes to maintain interest, and pose questions to stimulate thought and encourage feedback. This creative approach not only differentiates your ideas but also appeals to the audience's imagination, fostering an emotional connection and inspiring action.

Share personal experiences, your sources of inspiration, and what truly matters to you as an individual. When you connect with your self-empathy, others will connect with you and your creativity. Visualisation or even props are underrated tools, if used effectively and momentarily.

The third is a little harder. It depends where you are in terms of being a public person. It’s easier when you start. Harder when you are being managed. Depending on what you want to portray? What the team wants you to portray? What the world wants? Always a balancing act of professionalism, creativity and being unique without saying too much.

No es lo mismo hablar de marketing en un instituto de niños de 14 años que hacerlo ante una empresa cuya media de edad son los 50. Diferente educación, contexto y diferentes puntos de vida. Es muy importante saber qué tipo de lenguaje vas a emplear así como las referencias gráficas de tu presentación. Conectar, conectar y conectar. Se trata de eso.

Your mind, heart and voice are already unique. There is no need to try to be someone else, for that someone already exists. I want you to please trust your inner voice to present yourself uniquely.

Working with a client is like being their teammate. No one wants to communicate with those who are in opposite standpoints and lifestyles. So be your client. Think from their side, speak their life language, tackle their problems...... yet provide an elevated solution beyond their mind.

Speaking with customization is crucial when presenting creative strategy ideas. It involves tailoring your speech to your audience by understanding their needs, preferences, and expectations. Research their background and interests to address concerns and objections accurately. Adapt your tone, style, and delivery to their knowledge level and attitudes. Use language, examples, and references that resonate with them. This approach not only enhances effective communication but also demonstrates empathy and respect, significantly influencing listener engagement and response.

Exactly. Read the room. I personally like one in one communication. Large rooms be prepared. Focus on the follow through not the disturbance. Noise can mean the room, the environment, the focus of the group, the stress etc. Focusing on the end result while adapting where you need to. Love your job or fail in a lot of ways. It’s hard to present something you dont love.

Listening is the best weapon in your arsenal when pitching creative. Find the goals of your brand and what they want to say most of all. Take note of the exact things clients say and WHO said them. Then when you’re presenting creative strategy, say things like “this will address the problem that Steven mentioned about brand sentiment.” Not only will this let them know that you’re keeping the brand’s goals in mind, but that you’re factoring their individual thoughts into your consideration.

Queda muy feo y es demasiado egoísta no nombrar a tu equipo cuando quieres destacar el éxito de tu empresa. Utilizar el "nosotros" en lugar del "yo" es muy importante. Diría que no solo cuando hables en público sino para tu vida en general.

Let go of your ego... Remove the words "me" and "I" - they don't need to be used. When speaking in the "we" or the "us" - people become more responsive that they are listening to a more trustworthy and open-minded voice.

Presentations usually present you with an amazing opportunity to socialize with the viewers. Hear my out... The first contact with your client or their team let's you know what they are looking for. While they are busy offloading all the data, there are crucial points that each member puts in front of you and your team. Quoting the team members from the client side will only help you authenticate your derivations and they feel included in the whole exercise. Having a couple of interactions with the viewers will only help you bring back their attention to you. In addition, compartmentalizing the presentation and allotting parts of it to the team members is also crucial. A lone presenter is sometimes a lonely presenter.

I advocate for collaboration as a crucial aspect of presenting creative strategies. Involve team members, clients, and stakeholders from the start. Acknowledge their contributions, actively seek their input, and integrate their feedback. Use inclusive language like "we", "us", and "our" to foster a collective spirit. Encourage dialogue, participation, and questions to create a sense of shared ownership and commitment. This collaborative approach not only aligns everyone's interests but also builds positive, productive relationships, essential for the successful implementation of any creative strategy.

Be careful with the adjusting: the persona to present your speech was carved and created according to strategy and given reasons. Don't turn into multiple personas trying to please the crowd.

Speak with Conviction - passion and commitment driven by genuine belief and pride make all the difference. If you've convinced yourself then half the battle is won.

There's a lot here about speaking and while speaking with confidence and clarity and the like is important, you also need to speak with business acumen. It doesn't matter how good your ideas are if they're not impactful to the business. Get to know your clients and their businesses. Ask about goals and key metrics. Learn what success actually is so you can strategize against that. Trust me that'll make you pitch more successful than anything else

The best piece of advice people usually need for presenting well is: Know broadly what you want to say, but not specifically. Do NOT have a script. If you do you'll be more focused on remembering the words in the script rather than what your point actually is. Oh and please don't read off the slides. We can all read.