Two speakers. Same stage, same captive audience. One, totally forgettable. The other? Two years on, I can still tell you three of the stories they shared. The difference isn’t talent. It’s a choice anyone can make: telling stories.
In this Wake Up Call, Martin Barnes will break down what separates forgettable from booked-again, including:
You’ll leave with practical moves you can use at your very next talk, panel, pitch or podcast.
Bristol Creative Industries members can register here
This webinar is exclusively for BCI members. It’s one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
Leaders who use speaking to grow their business. Founders and freelancers pitching for work, agency leaders on panels, marketers presenting to clients, and anyone with a conference slot, a podcast invite or a room they need to win.
Martin Barnes is a communication coach with 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams sharpen how they present, pitch and tell stories. Clients include VW Group China, Google, Innovate UK and global accounting network Nexia.
A graphic designer by training, Martin thinks visually and coaches the same way: sketching live on stage and trading frameworks for stories. He has run pitch sessions for thousands of founders, built on one belief: the story you lead with decides the room you leave with.
> See Martin’s BCI profile here
> Connect with Martin on LinkedIn
The online sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, and allow BCI members to share their knowledge with fellow members.
The webinars are a 15/20 minute presentation followed by a 10/15 minute Q&A. The sessions are a mix of expert tips and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
The webinars are exclusively for BCI members. They are one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
Please get in touch with Dan if you’re a BCI member and you’re interested in presenting on a future webinar.
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