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Innovation Podcast Presenting Remote Work

The Magic of Conversational Presenting

Dear Enthusiasts of the Future,

Welcome back to Next Future Today, with your host, Dan Keldsen.

And in today’s episode of Next Future Today, Episode 20, “The Magic of Conversational Presenting,” we’re diving into the transformative world of presentation skills with none other than Spencer Waldron, a maestro of engaging communication with over 15 years under his belt.

Spencer, a former long-time Prezi employee who helped bring Prezi Video into the world, now brings his expertise to cenrox.com, advocating for the power of virtual connections that can be as strong as any live event – or even stronger!

We’ll be touching on the Steve Jobs’ level of preparation (and what would Steve have done during COVID?), the storytelling secrets that could rival Pixar, and the impact of COVID-19 on our virtual presentation landscape.

As we all navigated the challenges brought on by the pandemic, Spencer adapted his approach, sharpening his already impressive presentation strategies. He’ll share his insights on the necessity of intimate Zoom engagement over broad-cast webinars, the tactical use of questions to tailor your message, and even a fascinating “periodic table of emotions” that could drastically improve how we understand and deliver our content.

Looking ahead, Spencer is excited about the potential of AI in crafting presentations and is eager to discuss his new platform, CENROX. He’s also very approachable on LinkedIn for those who’d like to connect.

So sit tight as we explore how to harness the interactive power of “conversational presenting,” learn from WebEx’s missed shots, and find out why Zoom became the king of virtual communication. Perhaps most importantly, we’ll get into the nuts and bolts of what makes a virtual presentation not just work, but resonate powerfully—even down to your choice of background and the “20% rule” for enhancing your on-screen presence.

This episode isn’t just a look into the future of presenting—it’s an essential guide for anyone looking to slingshot their communication skills into new dimensions in 2024 and beyond. Join us for this insightful journey into the heart of effective presentation—let’s start the conversation, right now, on Next Future Today.

Thank you for your loyal listening, and remember to subscribe and share your thoughts on today’s episode. Your feedback powers the future of our content.

Stay tuned for the next wave of insights…
Dan Keldsen, Next Future Today Founder and Host

PS: Are you applying the strategies discussed in our episodes? Share how NextFutureToday has influenced your approach to technology and behavior on our social media channels or by replying through any social channel you’ve found this episode on! 🚀

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Find out more about Dan and Spencer:

Dan Keldsen – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankeldsen/
Spencer Waldron – https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerwaldron/ and his company, Cenrox, https://www.cenrox.com/

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AI Behavioral Science Innovation Neuroscience Podcast Presenting Remote Work

The Fight Between Your Ancient Brain and Your Modern Brain

Dear Enthusiasts of the Future,

Welcome back to Next Future Today, your go-to podcast for exploring what’s coming, and how you can purposefully create your next future… today!

🧠 Episode 19: The Fight Between Your Ancient Brain and Your Modern Brain with Dr. Abbie Morano and Host Dan Keldsen

Hosted by Dan Keldsen, NextFutureToday dives deep into conversation with Dr. Abbie Morano, PhD, director of training and education at Social Engineer, LLC, and an advisory board member at Virtual Sapiens. Don’t miss this comprehensive discussion on the role of nonverbal communication in our increasingly virtual interactions.

Key Takeaways:

– Understand behavioral science in layperson’s terms and its practical applications in every day life, and in cybersecurity specifically.

– Learn why nonverbal cues such as eye contact and body language are even more crucial in virtual settings (and where you’re probably damaging your perceived expertise with sloppy on-screen habits)

– Discover how to overcome ‘Zoom fatigue’ through effective nonverbal communication strategies.

– Gain valuable insights into navigating career pathways, resilience, and the role of ethical behavior in professional growth.

👀 Virtual Sapiens – The Tool for On-Camera Mastery

Dr. Morano and our host will also introduce you to Virtual Sapiens – a software platform revolutionizing the way we self-analyze and enhance our presence in virtual communications.

🎙️A Personal Journey Revealed

Dr. Morano shares her personal career journey and the hard work that led to her becoming a reputable figure in behavioral science. Her dedication to understanding the subtleties of human interaction provides invaluable lessons for all professionals navigating the digital space.

💡 Nonverbal Nuances, Social Engineering & Technology

Learn how the limbic system of our brains reacts to virtual communication, and hear exciting thoughts on new technology connecting neuroscience and biology to our online interactions.

🔗 Don’t Miss Out

Click here to listen to NFT Episode 19 with Dr. Abbie Morano, an engaging session filled with actionable knowledge that could transform the way you interact online and safeguard your privacy.

Thank you for your loyal listening, and remember to subscribe and share your thoughts on today’s episode. Your feedback powers the future of our content.

Stay tuned for the next wave of insights…
Dan Keldsen, Next Future Today Founder and Host

PS: Are you applying the strategies discussed in our episodes? Share how NextFutureToday has influenced your approach to technology and behavior on our social media channels or by replying through any social channel you’ve found this episode on! 🚀

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Dan Keldsen – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankeldsen/
Dr. Abbie Maroño, PhD – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maro%C3%B1o-phd-35ab2611a/

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Entrepreneurism Podcast Presenting Remote Work

Start.Suck.Get Better. with Desiree Rose and Dan Keldsen

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Welcome to Next Future Today, hosted by Dan Keldsen. Find more episodes at https://NextFutureToday.com, on YouTube, or in your favorite podcast app.

This is Season 1, Episode 8, and the topic is “Start.Suck.Get Better.”

In this interview, I chatted with Desiree Rose from  @All-In-One Social Media about her newest book ( Start.Suck.Get Better. ), social media for individual/personal brands, small businesses, and well… anyone.

She started her career in social media and video specifically roughly 6 years ago, and has built quite a reputation as a content creator, and in her work with and as a military spouse, and female entrepreneurs as a whole.

If you’ve been listening to previous Next Future Today episodes, the core idea of Start.Suck.Get Better. fits fantastically with the key concept of Next Future Today… it’s not just gaining knowledge, but taking ACTION, quickly, that’s the key to empowering yourself as well as your team.

The sooner you start chipping away at making change happen, the sooner you’ll see the results!

Find out more about her work at:
https://www.allinonesocialmedia.com/
https://mrsdesireerose.com/

Fun fact: Desiree was the very first person to upload an unboxing video of our products at PlexiCam.com. That video was an early sign that the word was getting out that there was a real problem out in the world, cringingly bad eye contact on Zoom calls, interviews, recorded videos, you name it – and we were being seen as the solution.

Alright, let’s dive on into it with Desiree!

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Agile Podcast Remote Work

Ditch Mediocrity with Helene Smuts and Dan Keldsen

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Welcome to Next Future Today, hosted by Dan Keldsen.

Find more episodes at NextFutureToday.com, on YouTube, or in your favorite podcast app.

This is Season 1, Episode 7, and the topic is “Ditch Mediocrity.”

I had a wonderful chat with my guest, Heléne Smuts, the founder of Credo Growth, a people development consultancy out of South Africa.

In 2021, she published her first book, “Ditch Mediocrity”, to empower leaders to develop their own teams rapidly.

If you’ve been listening to previous Next Future Today episodes, this idea fits fantastically with the key concept of Next Future Today… it’s not just gaining knowledge, but taking ACTION, quickly, that’s the key to empowering yourself as well as your team.

The sooner you start chipping away at making change happen, the sooner you’ll see the results!

Heléne is also an Advance Coach, a personality profiler, an expert in behavioral psychology, the holder of an honors degree in Industrial Psychology and a captivating keynote speaker.

Find out more about her company at:
Contract-SA.CO.ZA

I was introduced to Heléne by Richard Mulholland, who I interviewed a few episodes back about his book “Here Be Dragons” – which is similarly practical and insightful to Heléne’s book!

There’s something in the air in South Africa with Richard and Heléne, and whatever it is, it’s working!

Alright, let’s dive on into it!

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Podcast Remote Work

Beyond Collaboration Overload – with Rob Cross and Dan Keldsen

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Welcome to Next Future today with your host, Dan Keldsen.

Find more episodes at NextFutureToday.com, on YouTube, or in your favorite podcast app.

This is Season 1, Episode 3, and today’s episode is an episode for all of you who are caught in an onslaught of collaboration situations of all sizes that as much as you may love the general idea of collaboration, could well be doing more damage to you and your organization than it’s helping.

Today’s guest is Rob Cross, who for more than 20 years, has studied the underlying networks of effective organizations and the collaborative practices of high performers.

Working with more than 300 organizations and reaching thousands of leaders from the front line to the C-suite, he has identified specific ways to cultivate vibrant, effective networks at all levels of an organization and any career stage.

Through research and writing, speaking and consulting, and courses and tools, Rob’s network strategies are transforming the way people lead, work and live in a hyper-connected world.

He has written over 50 articles for Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, California Management Review, Academy of Management Executive and Organizational Dynamics. His work has also been repeatedly featured in venues such as Business Week, Fortune, The Financial Times, Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, CIO, Inc. and Fast Company.

Today’s chat will be about his latest book, Beyond Collaboration Overload. This is another of the few books on collaboration in recent years that is not focused purely on the positive aspects of collaboration, but the serious issues that can arise from over-collaboration, burn out your high performers, and kill team focus and energy. If you haven’t listened to the prior interview with Chris Dyer on Remote Work, that is the only other recent book that comes to mind on not just how to do remote work and collaboration, but to do it WELL.

Let’s dive on into it!

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The Referable Speaker – with Michael Port and Dan Keldsen

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Welcome to Next Future today with your host, Dan Keldsen.

Season 1, Episode 2:

Today’s episode is an episode for all of you aspiring inspirational and MUST HAVE speakers. It’s an interview of Michael Port.

You may know Michael as the author of nine books. A few of them have become perennial bestsellers and made it onto such lists as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.

After delivering thousands of paid speeches on the world’s biggest stages, Michael and his wife, Amy, built Heroic Public Speaking HQ , a ten-thousand-square-foot performance training center, to develop and nurture the next generation of professional speakers along with CEOs and founders, bestselling authors, business owners, and people leading movements and advancing important causes.

And the topic today is his latest book, The Referable Speaker, which is not just about being a speaker, or even a professional speaker.

Oh no, it’s about how to get to the magic. Where event organizers and the audience feel COMPELLED to specifically recommend you to other perfect audiences and events.

Let’s jump on in!

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The Future (And Now) of Remote Work

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Dan Keldsen here, your host of Next Future Today. After a long hiatus in podcasting, I’m back!

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Today’s episode kicks us off with an interview of Chris Dyer,  founder and CEO of PeopleG2, a fully remote organization. PeopleG2 is routinely ranked one of the best places to work and has been listed as one of Inc.’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies 5 times. 

Countless companies have unlocked productivity, performance and profits by implementing the strategies from Chris’ talks, webinars, and books.  

Speaking of books, his first, The Power of Company Culture was a best-seller, and his second, Remote Work, includes a forward by none other than Marshall Goldsmith.

And Remote Work is the topic of this interview, so let’s get to it!