Data to Drama: Telling a Great Story with J. Walker Smith (Part 2)

Senior leaders don't want the data, they want the answer. In this episode of 'Insights and Innovators' hosted by Zontziry “Z” Johnson, Founder of MRXplorer, J. Walker Smith, Chief Knowledge Officer at Kantar, discusses the vital importance of presentation delivery. He shares how to effectively connect data with people, tackle common delivery mistakes, and why eye contact and hand movements matter. Smith also covers strategies for ending presentations strongly, handling Q&A sessions, and the importance of practice and preparation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Delivery in Presentations

00:17 Welcome to MI Eyes Podcast

00:30 Data to Drama: Part Two with Kantar's Jay Walker Smith

01:05 The Significance of Delivery Over Data

03:01 Common Presentation Mistakes

04:32 Rapid Fire Tips for Effective Presentations

08:20 The Power of Ending Strong

13:06 Handling Q&A Sessions

18:39 Final Thoughts and Practical Advice

21:28 Closing Remarks and Thank You

22:55 Writing a Letter to the Next Generation

27:29 Guiding Principles: Passion and Bravery

28:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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