In Episode 4, host Trevor Currie and special guest Ron Tite, Founder and CEO of The Tite Group, have a wide ranging conversation about stand up comedy, professional speaking, creativity, the importance of preparation and rehearsal and how to connect with your audience to leave a lasting impression.
Listening Notes:
| 1:32 | Ron talks about his work at The Tite Group and his speaking, producing and writing projects. |
| 2:55 | Trevor asks Ron about the common creativity thread that is present in his various projects and Ron shares why he thinks creativity is important for everyone. |
| 4:35 | Ron talks about the connection between comedy and business. |
| 5:45 | Trevor and Ron discuss the importance of differentiation and why it's critical to develop your own authentic voice and point of view. |
| 7:18 | Ron offers a variety of helpful tips about how to connect with an audience so your content and ideas breakthrough. |
| 12:55 | Trevor and Ron talk about the importance of "referencing back" and why really being present to—and using—what's happening in the room is so critical to building trust. |
| 16:33 | Ron discusses how to effectively add humour or a sense of levity to your next presentation (and why it's not always necessary). |
| 18:58 | Trevor and Ron discuss the importance of aligning your body language and gestures and with intent of your content. And why imperfection can actually support the quality of your delivery. |
| 22:28 | Trevor asks Ron what a "beat" is and why paying attention to timing and tone is so important in the context of both comedy and speaking. |
| 27:34 | Ron and Trevor talk about why storytelling is critical to effective communication. |
| 35:29 | Ron shares his process for developing, rehearsing and delivering new presentation content. |
| 44:20 | Trevor and Ron talk about why giving up the need to be comprehensive (and perfect) will contribute to your ability to be clear and compelling. |
