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2024 UIHC MarComm Team Retreat – “Standout Brand Storytelling” (Cedar Rapids, IA – August 26, 2024)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your brand’s story
- The Principles of Brand Storytelling — An article summarizing everything for a quick refresh and sharing with others
- Your Brand Shouldn’t Be the Star of Your Story — An article with a helpful reminder from today’s talk
Nutrition & Aging Resource Center, Innovations in Nutrition Synergy Summit – “Get Scrappy: Smarter Digital Marketing for Businesses Big and Small” (Des Moines, IA – May 15, 2024)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Get Scrappy Workbook — The official companion piece for Get Scrappy! The prompts and activities contained in this 25-page illustrated workbook will help you put the ideas of Get Scrappy into action.
- Scrappy Summary — This handy, illustrated three-page overview of the book can serve as your reminder of the scrappy marketing framework.
- Scrappy Quote Cards — Looking for an easy way to share scrappy ideas like “think like an underdog—even if you’re not” and “put your brains before your budget”? We’ve created 14 quote cards for you to print and share.
- Scrappy Sketchbook — An exclusive 22-page PDF written and illustrated by Nick Westergaard. See the sketches that helped bring this idea from the stage to the page.
- Additional Get Scrappy Resources (templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
National Auction Association, Digital Marketing Summit – “How to Build a Content Brand Now” (Albuquerque, NM – February 20, 2024)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Additional Brand Now Resources (videos, templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
National Auction Association, Digital Marketing Summit – “Smarter Digital Marketing for Businesses Big and Small” (Albuquerque, NM – February 19, 2024)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Get Scrappy Workbook — The official companion piece for Get Scrappy! The prompts and activities contained in this 25-page illustrated workbook will help you put the ideas of Get Scrappy into action.
- Scrappy Summary — This handy, illustrated three-page overview of the book can serve as your reminder of the scrappy marketing framework.
- Scrappy Quote Cards — Looking for an easy way to share scrappy ideas like “think like an underdog—even if you’re not” and “put your brains before your budget”? We’ve created 14 quote cards for you to print and share.
- Scrappy Sketchbook — An exclusive 22-page PDF written and illustrated by Nick Westergaard. See the sketches that helped bring this idea from the stage to the page.
- Additional Get Scrappy Resources (templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
More Than Just Great Dance, SOU 2024 Master’s Day – “Get Scrappy” (Sand Diego, CA – February 15, 2024)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Scrappy Summary — This handy, illustrated three-page overview of the book can serve as your reminder of the scrappy marketing framework.
- Scrappy Quote Cards — Looking for an easy way to share scrappy ideas like “think like an underdog—even if you’re not” and “put your brains before your budget”? We’ve created 14 quote cards for you to print and share.
- Scrappy Sketchbook — An exclusive 22-page PDF written and illustrated by Nick Westergaard. See the sketches that helped bring this idea from the stage to the page.
- Additional Get Scrappy Resources (templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
TD Synnex Partner Growth Summit — “Brand Now” (Clearwater, FL – January 2024)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Additional Brand Now Resources (videos, templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
Greater IC Staff Retreat – “Standout with Storytelling” (December 15, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your brand’s story
- The Principles of Brand Storytelling — An article summarizing everything for a quick refresh and sharing with others
- Your Brand Shouldn’t Be the Star of Your Story — An article with a helpful reminder from today’s talk
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration — “How to Build a Hospitality Brand Now” (November 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Additional Brand Now Resources (videos, templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
Montana Credit Union Network – “Get Scrappy” (October 18, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Get Scrappy Workbook — The official companion piece for Get Scrappy! The prompts and activities contained in this 25-page illustrated workbook will help you put the ideas of Get Scrappy into action.
- Scrappy Summary — This handy, illustrated three-page overview of the book can serve as your reminder of the scrappy marketing framework.
- Scrappy Quote Cards — Looking for an easy way to share scrappy ideas like “think like an underdog—even if you’re not” and “put your brains before your budget”? We’ve created 14 quote cards for you to print and share.
- Scrappy Sketchbook — An exclusive 22-page PDF written and illustrated by Nick Westergaard. See the sketches that helped bring this idea from the stage to the page.
- Additional Get Scrappy Resources (templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
2023 SAC Retreat – “Standout Brand Storytelling” (Virtual – September 18, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your brand’s story
- The Principles of Brand Storytelling — An article summarizing everything for a quick refresh and sharing with others
- Your Brand Shouldn’t Be the Star of Your Story — An article with a helpful reminder from today’s talk
United School Administrators — “Leading with Story” (Topeka, KS, September 7, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Leading with Story Overview Sheet (PDF) – A one-page overview of the five leadership stories
- Listener’s Guide (PDF) – A listing of podcast interviews featuring the leaders’ stories from today’s keynote
- Additional Reading (PDF) – A suggested reading list on storytelling, leadership, and more
- Leadership Through Storytelling — A helpful article on leading through story—this summarizes a lot of the key ideas from this talk
Leading Age Minnesota — “Leading with Story” (Brooklyn Center, MN, August 15, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Leading with Story Overview Sheet (PDF) – A one-page overview of the five leadership stories
- Listener’s Guide (PDF) – A listing of podcast interviews featuring the leaders’ stories from today’s keynote
- Additional Reading (PDF) – A suggested reading list on storytelling, leadership, and more
- Leadership Through Storytelling — A helpful article on leading through story—this summarizes a lot of the key ideas from this talk
Digital Summit Minneapolis — “Brand Now Master Class” (August 15, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Additional Brand Now Resources (Videos, Templates, Podcast Interviews from the Book, etc.)
Missouri Speaking Showcase — “Nick Westergaard, Keynote Speaker” (Jefferson City, MO, August 10, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Leadership Through Storytelling — A helpful article on leading through story—this summarizes a lot of the key ideas from this talk
- Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your brand’s story
- The Principles of Brand Storytelling — An article summarizing everything for a quick refresh and sharing with others
- Your Brand Shouldn’t Be the Star of Your Story — An article with a helpful reminder from my brand storytelling talk
- Connecting Through Story — Podcast interview with Annette Simmons, author of The Story Factor (another great book on storytelling)
- Get Scrappy Workbook — The official companion piece for my Get Scrappy keynote! The prompts and activities contained in this 25-page illustrated workbook will help you put the ideas of Get Scrappy into action.
- Scrappy Summary — This handy, illustrated three-page overview of the book can serve as your reminder of the scrappy marketing framework.
- Four Simple Data Communication Tips — An article summarizing storytelling with data concepts
John Deere Reman — “Communication Master Class” (Springfield, MO, July 27, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Talk Template Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to map out your presentation details
- Delivery Diagnostic (PDF) — Use this tool to assess your presentation skills when you practice
- Virtual Communication Checklist (PDF) — Use this handy one-page summary as your virtual communication pre-flight checklist
- Slide Storyboard (PDF) — Use this tool to draft your slides before opening your presentation software
- 6 Books to Help You Improve Your Public Speaking — An article featuring my recommended reading list for becoming a better speaker
- 7 Books That Will Help You Be a Better Writer — An article featuring my recommended reading list for becoming a better writer
- Four Simple Data Communication Tips — An article summarizing some of today’s storytelling with data concepts
- The Best Visuals Aren’t Always Slides — An article to help you look beyond slides and data in the visuals you use to communicate and connect
Mandela Washington Fellows, University of Iowa – “Visual Storytelling” – Iowa City, IA (July 3, 2023)
- “Visual Storytelling” Keynote Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Slide Storyboard (PDF) — Use this tool to draft your slides before opening your presentation software
- Storyboard Your Way to Success — A helpful article on the practice of storyboarding
- The Best Visuals Aren’t Always Slides — Another helpful article on some alternatives to slides
- Virtual Communication Checklist (PDF) — Use this handy one-page summary as your virtual communication pre-flight checklist
- Talk Template Handout (PDF) — Again, you can use this tool to map out your talk details
Mandela Washington Fellows, University of Iowa – Iowa City, IA (June 26, 2023)
- “Stand Up, Stand Out” Keynote Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- “Stand Up, Stand Out” Keynote Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Talk Template Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to map out your presentation details
- Delivery Diagnostic (PDF) — Use this tool to assess your presentation skills when you practice
- Leadership Through Storytelling — A helpful article on leading through story—this summarizes a lot of the key ideas from today’s talk
- Storyboard Your Way to Success — A helpful article on the practice of storyboarding
- Leading Through Story — Podcast interview with Katie McCleary
Coralville Public Library/150th Committee – “How to Tell a Story” (Coralville, IA – June 20, 2023)
- “How to Tell a Story” Breakout Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your story, which you can share at …
- Coralville 150th Live Storytelling Event — Tuesday, July 18th at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
- Leadership Through Storytelling — A helpful article on leading through story—this summarizes a lot of the key ideas from today’s talk
- Storyboard Your Way to Success — A helpful article on the practice of storyboarding
- Connecting Through Story — Podcast interview with Annette Simmons, author of The Story Factor (another great book on storytelling)
- Story Lab at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business — Learn more about the program I lead
2023 B1G Pharmacy Admissions Meeting – “Standout Brand Storytelling” (Iowa City, IA – May 19, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your brand’s story
- The Principles of Brand Storytelling — An article summarizing everything for a quick refresh and sharing with others
- Your Brand Shouldn’t Be the Star of Your Story — An article with a helpful reminder from today’s talk
MLCV Leadership Conference – Hinkley, MN (May 16–17, 2023)
- “Leading with Story” Keynote Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- “Leading with Story” Keynote Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - “How to Tell a Story” Breakout Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your story
- Leadership Through Storytelling — A helpful article on leading through story—this summarizes a lot of the key ideas from today’s talk
- Storyboard Your Way to Success — A helpful article on the practice of storyboarding
- Leading Through Story — Podcast interview with Katie McCleary
University of Iowa Campus Communications Mtg – “Standout Brand Storytelling” (April 26, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your brand’s story
- The Principles of Brand Storytelling — An article summarizing everything for a quick refresh and sharing with others
- Your Brand Shouldn’t Be the Star of Your Story — An article with a helpful reminder from today’s talk
Minnesota Credit Union Network – “Get Scrappy” (April 13, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Get Scrappy Workbook — The official companion piece for Get Scrappy! The prompts and activities contained in this 25-page illustrated workbook will help you put the ideas of Get Scrappy into action.
- Scrappy Summary — This handy, illustrated three-page overview of the book can serve as your reminder of the scrappy marketing framework.
- Scrappy Quote Cards — Looking for an easy way to share scrappy ideas like “think like an underdog—even if you’re not” and “put your brains before your budget”? We’ve created 14 quote cards for you to print and share.
- Scrappy Sketchbook — An exclusive 22-page PDF written and illustrated by Nick Westergaard. See the sketches that helped bring this idea from the stage to the page.
- Additional Get Scrappy Resources (templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
VGM – Executive Visual Storytelling Workshop (March 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your story
- Slide Storyboard (PDF) — Use this tool to draft your slides before opening your presentation software
- Leadership Through Storytelling — A helpful article on leading through story—this summarizes a lot of the key ideas from today’s talk
- Storyboard Your Way to Success — A helpful article on the practice of storyboarding
- The Best Visuals Aren’t Always Slides — A helpful article on other visuals you can use beyond slides
- Four Simple Data Communication Tips — A helpful article on data communication
Minnesota Telecom Alliance – “Standout Brand Storytelling” (February 3, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your brand’s story
- The Principles of Brand Storytelling — An article summarizing everything for a quick refresh and sharing with others
- Your Brand Shouldn’t Be the Star of Your Story — An article with a helpful reminder from today’s talk
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Additional Brand Now Resources (videos, templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
University of Iowa Yield Academy – “Standout Brand Storytelling” (January 12, 2023)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your brand’s story
- The Principles of Brand Storytelling — An article summarizing everything for a quick refresh and sharing with others
- Your Brand Shouldn’t Be the Star of Your Story — An article with a helpful reminder from today’s talk
VGM — Visual Communication Workshop (December 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Slide Storyboard (PDF) — Use this tool to draft your slides before opening your presentation software
- Storyboard Your Way to Success — A helpful article on the practice of storyboarding
ImOn Communications — “Selling with Story” Workshop (November 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your presentation basics
- Delivery Diagnostic (PDF) — Use this tool to assess your presentation skills when you practice
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration — “How to Build a Hospitality Brand Now” (November 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Additional Brand Now Resources (videos, templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
MarketingProfs B2B Forum — “The Scrappy Brand’s Guide to What’s Next and What to Do About It” (October 13, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Stand for Something Podcast Interviews
- Context & Relevance Podcast Interviews
- Alphabet Soup Podcast Interviews
- Immersive Experience Interviews
- Other Interviews Mentioned — Tom Peters (he’s been on a few times), Jason Falls on the Metaverse
Selected Independent Funeral Homes — “Brand Now: Scrappy Ideas for How to Stand Out in a Crowded World & What to Do Next” (September 22, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Additional Brand Now Resources (videos, templates, interviews mentioned during the talk, etc.)
Pensions & Investments — “Brand Now: How B2B Marketers Can Use Content and More to Stand Out” (September 15, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Additional Brand Now Resources (Videos, Templates, Podcast Interviews from the Book, etc.)
Digital Summit Seattle — “How to Build a Standout Brand” Master Class (September 7, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Additional Brand Now Resources (Videos, Templates, Podcast Interviews from the Book, etc.)
Digital Summit Seattle – “Standout Brand Storytelling” (September 7, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your brand’s story
- The Principles of Brand Storytelling — An article summarizing everything for a quick refresh and sharing with others
- Your Brand Shouldn’t Be the Star of Your Story — An article with a helpful reminder from today’s talk
Tippie College of Business Executive MBA — “Communication Master Class” (August 12, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your presentation basics
- Talk Template Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to map out your presentation details
- Delivery Diagnostic (PDF) — Use this tool to assess your presentation skills when you practice
- Virtual Communication Checklist (PDF) — Use this handy one-page summary as your virtual communication pre-flight checklist
- Slide Storyboard (PDF) — Use this tool to draft your slides before opening your presentation software
- 6 Books to Help You Improve Your Public Speaking — An article featuring my recommended reading list for becoming a better speaker
- 7 Books That Will Help You Be a Better Writer — An article featuring my recommended reading list for becoming a better writer
Digital Summit New York – “Standout Brand Storytelling” (August 10, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Template (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your brand’s story
- The Principles of Brand Storytelling — An article summarizing everything for a quick refresh and sharing with others
- Your Brand Shouldn’t Be the Star of Your Story — An article with a helpful reminder from today’s talk
Digital Summit New York — “How to Build a Standout Brand” Masterclass (August 9, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Additional Brand Now Resources (Videos, Templates, Podcast Interviews from the Book, etc.)
Plexus Corp — “Brand Now Workshop” (June 23, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Additional Brand Now Resources (Videos, Templates, Podcast Interviews from the Book, etc.)
Mandela Washington Fellows — “Stand Up, Stand Out: Public Speaking and Networking for Success” (June 13, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your presentation basics
- Talk Template Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to map out your presentation details
- Delivery Diagnostic (PDF) — Use this tool to assess your presentation skills when you practice
- Virtual Communication Checklist (PDF) — Use this handy one-page summary as your virtual communication pre-flight checklist
- Slide Storyboard (PDF) — Use this tool to draft your slides before opening your presentation software
- 6 Books to Help You Improve Your Public Speaking — An article featuring my recommended reading list for becoming a better speaker
Nordex — “Communication Master Class” (June 2, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your presentation basics
- Talk Template Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to map out your presentation details
- Delivery Diagnostic (PDF) — Use this tool to assess your presentation skills when you practice
- Virtual Communication Checklist (PDF) — Use this handy one-page summary as your virtual communication pre-flight checklist
- Slide Storyboard (PDF) — Use this tool to draft your slides before opening your presentation software
- 6 Books to Help You Improve Your Public Speaking — An article featuring my recommended reading list for becoming a better speaker
- 7 Books That Will Help You Be a Better Writer — An article featuring my recommended reading list for becoming a better writer
Eastern Iowa Travel Association iLEAD Leadership Symposium — “Brand Now” (May 12, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one handy PDF
- Presentation Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen in one PDF in handout form
- Brand Now Illustrated Summary (PDF) — A visual summary of the seven Brand Now dynamics
- Brand Now Workbook (PDF) — Use this workbook to take the next steps in building your brand
- Additional Brand Now Resources (Videos, Templates, Podcast Interviews from the Book, etc.)
Eastern Iowa Travel Association iLEAD Leadership Symposium — “Stand Up, Stand Out” (May 12, 2022)
- Presentation Slides (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF
- Presentation Slides Handout (PDF) — Everything you saw on screen today in one handy PDF in handout form
(i.e. three slides per page with room for notes) - Story Sketch Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to sketch out your presentation basics
- Slide Storyboard (PDF) — Use this tool to draft your slides before opening your presentation software
- Virtual Communication Checklist (PDF) — Use this handy one-page summary as your virtual communication pre-flight checklist
- Delivery Diagnostic (PDF) — Use this tool to assess your presentation skills when you practice
- Talk Template Handout (PDF) — Use this tool to map out your presentation details
- 6 Books to Help You Improve Your Public Speaking — A blog post with my personal recommended reading list for becoming a better speaker
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