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In each episode, presentation coaches Scott Stiefvater and Jennifer Beaumont explore a specific presentation-skill topic through playful conversation sharing personal stories and practical tips along the way.

Scott Stiefvater & Jennifer Beaumont


    • Mar 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 74 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Gutsy Presenter

    Top Six Presentation Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 12:31


    In the final episode of the Gutsy Presenter Podcast, Jennifer and Scott each share their top three presentation tips. Be Gutsy!

    Inviting Input

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 12:02


    It is easy, in many cases, to do all your presentation prep-work in a bubble. Jennifer and Scott discuss how and when to invite a second set of eyes into the mix so that you maximize your prep-time and gather the valuable input you need to create a compelling presentation.

    Your Speaking Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 11:51


    How do you want to be perceived? It's a good question to ask before giving a presentation. Jennifer and Scott discuss the concept of presence, why it's important, and a few exercises you can put into practice to make yourself more intentional about how you come across to your audience.

    Learning from Shark Tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 12:18


    Can you learn something about presentation skills from watching a television show? You can if that show is Shark Tank. Jennifer and Scott discuss Shark Tank and the many lessons you can learn from observing both the entrepreneurs as they pitch and the sharks as the listen and respond.

    Giving Pep Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 12:48


    We could all use a pep talk from time to time, so there's power in being able to provide one to others. Jennifer and Scott discuss the underlying structure and qualities of an effective pep talk. And because they are essentially mini-presentations, what you learn here about pep talks will help you with presenting in general.

    Paying It Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 11:53


    We usually talk here about being a great presenter. It's time to flip things and talk about being a great audience member. Jennifer and Scott discuss all the little things you can do as a listener to bring out the best in the person presenting to you. It's all about presentation karma and paying it forward.

    Answering Questions Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 12:40


    In almost all presentation scenarios, the presenter takes questions from the audience. Answering those questions well isn't really about having all the answers. Jennifer and Scott discuss the qualities of a good answer and what you can do as a presenter to produce more of them.

    Words to Avoid when Presenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 12:32


    There are numerous ways you can hurt your credibility when presenting; using the wrong word is one of them! Jennifer and Scott discuss her list of "bad" words – the ones you don't want to use if you want to maintain a strong presence.

    PreSales Presentations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 12:38


    What the heck is PreSales? You can think of it as the Mt. Everest of presentation environments. Jennifer and Scott are joined by Adam Freeman, PreSales leader at The Access Group and co-host of the Two PreSales In A Pod podcast, who explains what it takes to get to the PreSales presentation summit.

    Giving a TEDx Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 12:03


    Many of us dream of getting on a TEDx stage to share an important idea with the World. Renée Dineen didn't just dream; she made it happen. Jennifer and Scott chat with Renée about her TEDx experience, from submitting applications and landing a spot to walking out on stage and giving her talk. Whether you aspire to be a TEDx speaker or not, listen and learn about delivering a high stakes presentation.

    Committing to Improve

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 12:22


    Getting to the next level in your speaking skills requires practice, but how do you find the motivation to stick with it? Jennifer and Scott discuss goal-setting and how to keep yourself accountable and committed to improving.

    Speaking and Your Writing Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 11:31


    You can see when a presenter is being governed by their writing mind. Jennifer and Scott explain what the writing mind is, how it can hold you back when speaking, and ways to overcome it as you prepare for and deliver presentations.

    Getting Stuck in the Weeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 11:47


    It can happen to the best of us presenters; we are trying to inspire but we get stuck presenting the minor details and lulling our listeners to sleep. Jennifer and Scott discuss this common pitfall and how to both recognize when you are getting into the weeds and also how to get back out.

    Starting Positive

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 12:05


    Have you ever started a presentation by subtly lowering audience expectations? Jennifer and Scott talk about this tempting habit, the mindset behind it and how to shift that mindset so you always start strong.

    Breathing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 12:49


    Speaking and breathing. You can't do the former without the latter. But how and when you breath has a big impact on your state of being, your presence and your sound when you speak. Listen as Jennifer and Scott talk breath.

    Slide Bursts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 12:05


    Enough is enough. Death by PowerPoint must end and Slide Bursts are the way out. Jennifer and Scott reveal how showing slides in bursts can better serve your audience and help you to truly stand out as a presenter.

    Gutsy Guinea Pig: Ashley Faus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 12:05


    Speaking with both control and expressive energy can be a challenge. Gutsy Guinea Pig, Ashley Faus, demonstrates how awareness goes a long way in striking this difficult balance.

    Impromptu Speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 11:59


    Speaking "off the cuff" is a frightening idea for many. Jennifer and Scott discuss how to exude confidence and maintain control in situations where you are put on the spot to speak.

    Gutsy Guinea Pig: Laura Browne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 11:32


    It's not that you gesture too much; it's more about how you gesture. Jennifer and Scott talk hand gestures with this episode's Gutsy Guinea Pig, Laura Browne (www.careertipsforwomen.com). We discuss what makes for good and not-so-good gestures and reveal a helpful technique for you to become more intentional with your gestures while speaking virtually.

    Including Your Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 12:06


    Great presentations are not one-way monologues; they are inclusive. Jennifer and Scott discuss what it means to be inclusive as a presenter, the mindset you need to have and specific techniques for making your presentations, workshops and meetings more inclusive.

    Gutsy Guinea Pig: Joel Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 12:14


    After a riveting discussion about guinea pig ownership, we actually coach Gutsy Guinea Pig, Joel Perez (apoyocoaching.com). Watch as we discuss framing yourself in your webcam, directionality, and how periods and pauses relate to being intentional.

    Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 11:17


    Talking and listening – they seem like opposites, right? Jennifer and Scott discuss how listening plays a critical role in speaking, how it comes in different forms, and a few things you can do to become a better listener.

    Gutsy Guinea Pig: Kate Bays

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 12:33


    Telling a story off the cuff is tough but Kate, our Gutsy Guinea Pig for this episode, does it like a pro. Jennifer, Scott and Kate talk storytelling and how to keep in control to keep things concise. Enjoy the storytelling insights.

    Being Verbose

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 12:29


    All of us get a little wordy at times, maybe some of us more than others. Jennifer and Scott explore the forces that cause us to get long-winded and how to think and act differently to reign in our thoughts and words.

    Gutsy Guinea Pig: Gail Nott

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 11:16


    It isn't really the skill of speaking that's difficult; it's overcoming bad habits that makes things challenging. In this episode, Gutsy Guinea Pig Gail Nott (www.lift4coaches.com) addresses some very common, not so desirable speaking habits with a lot of grace and guts.

    Physical Barriers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 11:54


    A lectern. Your notes. Even a pen. They can all serve as barriers between you and your audience. Jennifer and Scott discuss how to use these tools so that they don't diminish your connection with your listeners.

    Gutsy Guinea Pig: Dan Mo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 11:17


    Dan Mo is not only gutsy, but growth-minded. As Jennifer and Scott offer Dan a little feedback, they discuss how to avoid funny microphone sounds, the importance of facial expressions and the rewards of being a life-long speaking-skills learner.

    Introversion & Shyness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 11:57


    Introverts can't be great presenters? What about shy people? Jennifer and Scott discuss the difference between introversion and shyness, sort out the common myths about both, and share a few ways to overcome your shyness when you present.

    Gutsy Guinea Pig: Hammad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 10:55


    Our Gutsy Guinea Pig for this week is Hammad Siddiqui, a LinkedIn expert (linkedin.com/in/hammadcoach). Jennifer and Scott discuss all sorts of things with Hammad, from the British Foreign Office to the Pottery Barn catalog. And we talk about speaking stuff too.

    Mindfulness & Presenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 11:25


    It's not a past-ation or future-tation. It's a PRESENTation. Jennifer and Scott discuss what it means to be mindful and present as a presenter – what it looks like both in a conference room with a smaller audience and also on a TED stage with a larger one.

    Gutsy Guinea Pig: Daviana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 12:47


    This is the first episode in which Jennifer and Scott coach a guest. We call it a Gutsy Guinea Pig episode and we'll be doing these every other week moving forward. Our first Gutsy Guinea Pig is Daviana, our summer intern. Watch and gain some great insights into how to start a presentation.

    Co-Presenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 11:38


    Presenting as part of a duo or trio can be tricky. Jennifer and Scott share some best practices for avoiding common pitfalls and maintaining a smooth and impactful presentation experience for the audience.

    Dealing with Interruptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 12:10


    Interruptions will happen, but sometimes we presenters create the conditions for them to happen. Jennifer and Scott discuss how to minimize interruptions and how to deal with them gracefully when they do come.

    The Pre-Show Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 13:02


    Farewell Re: Speaking. Hello Gutsy Presenter! Welcome to the next chapter in Scott and Jennifer's mission to help others speak in a way that better connects us all. In this episode, they introduce the October launch of the Gutsy Presenter academy and then discuss how pre-show check lists and rituals can put you in the best position to succeed when you present.

    Re: Receiving & Giving Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 11:49


    It's important to gather feedback as a speaker. Jennifer and Scott discuss why it's important and how to both gather and give feedback in a way that truly lifts the spirit and performance of the receiver.

    Re: Control &Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 12:38


    In speaking, control and confidence is related, but how exactly? Jennifer and Scott discuss the relationship and what it means for those of us who want to feel and exude more confidence.

    Re: Slide Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 12:31


    Slide design is largely about process. Jennifer and Scott discuss both process and principles for designing slides from scratch or de-cluttering existing slides.

    Re: Slide Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 10:20


    Slides have largely become a crutch and a barrier in our presentations. Jennifer and Scott offer a way to think about slides that will help you put them back in their place and make them a valuable supplement to your talks.

    Re: Sales Presentations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 10:52


    Sales presentations are more about listening than telling. Jennifer and Scott discuss how to avoid droning on about your product or service and how to engage your listener in a conversation that closes the deal.

    Re: Boring Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 12:15


    Boring topic = boring presentation, right? Of course not. Jennifer and Scott discuss both the mindset and practical techniques you need to make any topic interesting.

    Re: Emotion in Speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 12:34


    It's time to discuss the corporate world's F-word: feelings. Jennifer and Scott explore the topic of emotion in speaking including how people who struggle with coming across as analytical and flat can foster more expression.

    Re: Breaking Norms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 11:49


    Most presentations are forgettable because they are safely within the norm. Jennifer and Scott discuss how to take risks as a presenter so that you stand out without getting fired.

    Re: Managing Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 12:19


    Managing time can be a perplexing presentation challenge. Jennifer and Scott discuss how to address common time-related issues like starting on time, ending on time, and having your time allotment cut short at the last minute.

    Re: Volume

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 12:56


    The volume of our voice affects our presence and the ease with which our listeners receive our ideas. Jennifer and Scott discuss volume in both virtual and in-person situations, using a microphone and raising your volume without hurting your voice.

    Re: Posture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 12:24


    Your posture is central to exuding a strong presence when you speak. Jennifer and Scott talk about posture, what makes for good posture, what it means to be "grounded", and share various ideas for building a good posture habit.

    Re: The Elevator Pitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 10:59


    As professionals, we're told to be armed with a canned, sell-yourself script. Jennifer and Scott reveal two options to the traditional elevator pitch, options that will have you standing out from the crowd.

    Re: Mumbling & Articulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 11:45


    Jennifer and Scott discuss the often overlooked and undetected problem of mumbling, it's causes and how to enhance vocal articulation.

    Re: Uptalking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 11:33


    Jennifer and Scott talk about what it means to uptalk, how uptalking erodes a speaker's credibility and what to do to overcome this common habit.

    Re: Speaking Too Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 11:54


    Jennifer and Scott discuss the frustrating habit (for both speaker and listener) of speaking too quickly including what to do and how to think in order to break the habit.

    Re: Filler Sounds & Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 12:01


    Jennifer and Scott discuss why filler sounds and words happen, how they hurt our impact, and what to do to overcome this bad speaking habit.

    Re: Scott's Big Mindset Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 12:12


    In this episode, Scott shares his story of a big mindset shift he experienced – one that changed the way he sees and approaches developing and delivering presentations.

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