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 Insights & Innovators Podcast from MRII | Hosted by The Greenbook Podcast Network Explore more episodes and resources → https://www.greenbook.org/podcast-network Learn more about MRII → https://mrii.org/

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