Too many times in her career, Jeanette Botha found that the people who don’t deliver quality work, are often those who speak the loudest. In other words, too many real-deal professionals stay quiet and work behind the scenes. Does this sound like you? 

Jeanette’s purpose is to make sure that no one is left behind. Everyone has a voice and she is committed to giving them the tools to move from behind the scenes to be visible.

In this episode, Jeanette unpacks why presentation skills are the black sheep of professional skills, and why they’re more relevant than ever in 2022. She reveals three of her top-secret presentation skills to up-levelers and gives her biggest piece of advice for delivering a successful sales pitch.

No matter whether you are a business babe or career gal, or something in between, this episode is perfect for you to amp up your presentation skills and raise your profile within your industry.

Listen in and learn how to raise your voice and raise your profile with presentation coach Jeanette Botha.

In This Episode

[01:50] Why is it important to improve your presentation skills to grow your career and business?

[02:52] In 2016, Jeanette made a big mistake in her career.

[05:25] Why she held herself back.

[07:05] We have a responsibility in our careers and our businesses to be visible.

[09:30] Presentation skills are the black sheep of professional skills.

[10:57] What do presentation skills look like in 2022.

[11:38] When you can connect with your audience and you can engage with them, that’s very powerful in today’s world.

[12:13] Trends in hybrid presentations, with the use of different tools and technologies.

[13:40] Three secret sauce skill up-levelers.

[18:41] We are on the same level as the customer and audience.

[19:58] Share in your presentation whatever information, statistics, or insights that they don’t know, that might change their mind and help them to see how it can help their business.

Key Takeaway

As you continue to present and practice presentation skills, you’ll get more and more comfortable. Your confidence will increase as your shyness and hesitance wither away. The better your presentation skills are, the better others will understand the impact of your work, and the more likely you are to advance in your career.

About Jeanette Botha

Jeanette Botha is a speaking coach and facilitator who helps people build their industry presence through the power of presenting. Having had an illustrious 15+ year career as a sales executive, and understanding the nuances and challenges of corporate work, Jeanette also specializes in career leadership and confidence coaching.

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