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Episode 39: TED Talks, Sales Conversations,& the Power of Story with Alison Macondray

April 08, 2015

Is there a TEDx talk in your future? Are you using speaking as a strategy to market your biz? Or are you just trying to improve your sales conversations? Alison Macondray shares the steps she guides clients through to help them craft their most important talks, so that you can do the same.
Alison is co-founder of Alimat, a creative company that helps thought leaders craft and communicate their big ideas, from TEDx talks and conference keynotes to storytelling pitch decks. Preferring to call herself a “midwife to genius,†Alison has acted as collaborator and trusted advisor to pioneering company founders, Fortune 500 executives, and numerous industry leaders. 
Alison & I Dish on

Why story telling is so important to creating a connection that sells
Crafting a talk that you can take to a TEDx stage
How to get the audience leaning forward from the very beginning
Step by step instruction on creating a HOT speech that keeps your audience talking long after the last applause

Connect with Alison:
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonmacondray
Website: www.alimat-inc.com
 
Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:
 
Win Without Pitching Manifesto by Blair Enns