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How to Start Presenting Like a Pro

How to Start Presenting Like a Pro

Update: 2025-06-27
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In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Sarah Snyder and Patrina Pellett to share expert advice on how to become a master presenter. They explore and discuss the many ways Medical Science Liaisons can improve their presentation skills through proven training methods and practices. The discussion highlights the evolution of MSL presentations as well as interview presentations emphasizing key components like virtual presence and properly engaging Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). They also cover improving storytelling, energy, and interview skills, while discussing new AI assessment tools that is bringing MSLs to an entirely new level.

(0:00 ) Introduction to Sarah Snyder and Katrina Pellet
(0:21 ) Importance of presentation skills for MSLs
(1:11 ) Tom's speaking journey, self-critique, and practice
(5:18 ) Misconceptions about natural presentation skills and the Aspire program
(8:23 ) Common presentation issues and the importance of confidence
(11:30 ) Evolution of MSL presentation training
(12:41 ) Development and success of the Presentation Mastery course
(17:42 ) Key components of the Presentation Mastery course and virtual presence
(20:29 ) Engaging KOLs and meeting etiquette
(21:39 ) Tom's personal presentation habits and team challenges
(24:11 ) Improving storytelling, presentation energy, and interview skills
(26:46 ) AI in presentation training and the five p's framework
(31:15 ) Introduction to the Elite Presentation Lab and member feedback
(37:04 ) Special pricing for the Elite Presentation Lab
(37:40 ) Advice for improving presentation skills
(38:09 ) Closing remarks and holiday wishes
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How to Start Presenting Like a Pro

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