Product Insider With Dr. Nancy Li

Ready to elevate your presentation skills and capture the attention of senior executives?

In this illuminating episode of the Product Insider podcast, Dr. Nancy Li sits down with Jonathan Bellack, a seasoned product management leader and Principal at Bellack Consulting, to explore effective strategies for presenting to high-ranking decision-makers. Drawing from decades of experience at industry giants like Google, DoubleClick, and Jigsaw, Jonathan shares practical advice on crafting compelling narratives, managing skeptics, and ensuring your ideas are heard and valued. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to master the art of executive communication.

Tune in to discover:

• [0:00] - Pre-episode overview


• [1:16] - Welcome and introduction


• [3:10] - Jonathan's product insider knowledge


• [11:08] - Crafting exact presentations


• [14:43] - Proposing new ideas to executives


• [16:35] - Effective communication strategies


• [18:19] - Examples of impactful communication


• [23:04] - Importance of messaging and delivery


• [29:03] - Having backup information


• [32:48] - Tackling executive summaries


• [34:33] - Classic mistakes when presenting


• [37:25] - Balancing presentations with Amazon-style writing vs. slides


• [38:53] - Sending materials in advance


• [40:14] - Differences in presentation styles across companies

Executive Presentation Free Training From Jonathan Bellack. www.bellack.com/effective-executive-presentations

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