Business and Callbacks

Nicolas Toper started a business, Inboxbooster , and it wasn't an easy road. We chatted about it during the podcast episode. If you're thinking about starting a business, give it a listen.

VIDEO

AUDIO

I was a guest on the Dear Human Resources podcast, talking about speaker training programs for technical staff. Thanks for having me on the show, Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

LINK TO EPISODE

PUBLIC SPEAKING TIP

Common in standup comedy, a callback is a powerful technique in presentations that helps reinforce key points and build audience engagement by referencing something previously mentioned. Here’s how to use callbacks effectively:

1. Identify Key Points: Choose critical ideas or memorable moments to bring up again later in the presentation. These could be a key statistic, a story, or a humorous point you want the audience to remember.
2. Incorporate the Callback at Relevant Moments: Refer back to these points at strategic times to strengthen your message. For example, after explaining a concept, later in the presentation, bring up how that concept ties into a new section. This can help your audience make connections and recall important details.
3. Use Callbacks in the Conclusion: Conclude your presentation by circling back to an earlier story or theme, helping to emphasize your main message and leave a lasting impression.

Callbacks create a sense of cohesion and can make complex presentations more memorable by weaving a narrative thread throughout.

Have a great week!

-Neil