1. What are the first three words you think of when you hear the word ‘presentation’?
Compelling Story Telling.
2. Tell us about one of the best presentations you’ve ever seen, and why it was so memorable.
I saw Garr Reynolds’ Presentation Zen in Nashville a few years ago. His clear and simple slides helped to support his stories without distracting me.
3. What’s something that automatically makes you think “No!” during a presentation?
Depending on an internet connection.
4. If you could see only one person (dead or alive) give a presentation, who would it be and why?
It’s a tie between Andy Kaufman and Steve Jobs.
5. Describe the role of story in your business life.
I have spent years establishing my personal brand. The tale of how I have networked successfully throughout my career is one I love to share. Without a solid network, I would not have a success digital marketing consultancy today.
6. If you could give a presenter just one piece of advice, what would it be?
Use your deck to support your story, but you must BE the story.
7. What’s next for you?
I have some private speaking engagements coming up soon. I am also hoping to be presenting at SXSW Interactive again this year. I hope to speak more about professional networking and digital marketing at conferences soon.
DAVE DELANEY is a recognized leader, consultant and speaker on digital marketing, social media strategy, and business networking. He hosted one of the first parenting podcasts from 2005 – 2008, and he has been blogging for nearly a decade.
Since moving to Nashville, TN in 2007, Dave has co-founded two annual unconferences, PodCamp and BarCamp Nashville. He has also launched two monthly networking events, Nashcocktail and Geek Breakfast. The latter now has chapters across the US, South Africa and Australia.
In May 2012, Delaney was featured by the Nashville Business Journal as a Power Leader of Technology in Nashville, TN. In 2011, Dave was awarded the prestigious Digital Media Champion AIM Award by the American Marketing Association in Nashville. In 2009, he was nominated for Nashville’s blogger of the year by the Nashville Technology Council.
Dave has appeared in technology stories in USA Today, Billboard Magazine, Globe & Mail, Nashville Business Journal, The Tennessean and Mashable. He recently departed Griffin Technology after managing their digital marketing efforts for three years to launch his digital marketing consultancy.
