Presentation Summit 2022: Conversation with John Rahmlow

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    John H. Rahmlow is a member of the Board of Directors for the Presentation Guild for which he currently serves as the Secretary and as a member of the Executive Committee. John has decades of experience working with companies of all sizes to effectively craft and deliver impactful presentations. He is the founder and President of Attuned Presenting, LLC, a boutique presentation consulting agency focusing on presentation strategy and delivery.

In this conversation, John talks about his participation at the upcoming Presentation Summit 2022, being held on location in San Diego, CA, and virtually this year from October 9 to 12, 2022.

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Geetesh: John, can you share the curtain-raiser explanation of your Finding the Story session at this year’s Presentation Summit?

John: I think everyone who works with presentations has heard that stories and storytelling are essential to an effective presentation. While I am a huge proponent of including stories that support your key message, I also believe that the wrong story can derail your attempts to move your audience towards taking your desired action. Finding the Story will focus on the three keys to effectively selecting and including stories in presentations that will increase the chances of success for the presenter.

Geetesh: As you attend and participate in the 20th edition of the Presentation Summit, can you share a story or some thoughts about this conference?

John: My first Presentation Summit was in 2011 in Austin, TX and I have attended every year since. There are two primary reasons that I have decided to return every year. The first is that I learn something new each year. Sometimes it is a large, aha, concept, and other years it is a small tweak that I can use to improve some aspect of my presentations. The second reason is the community feeling that the Summit provides. Because it is limited to about 200 attendees, I have been able to get to know many of the attendees and they have become friends over the years. I am looking forward to meeting new friends and learning new things again this year.

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