Nancy Duarte’s passion for creating persuasive presentations changed her life and inspired her to help others tell stories that spark meaningful action. Her journey from failing at public speaking in college to leading the world’s best-known presentation firm taught her several lessons on how the power of communication can change the world.
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Success Quote
- “Never deliver a presentation you wouldn’t want to sit through yourself.” – Nancy Duarte
Business Failure
- Nancy shares a personal failure: she couldn’t let go of the anger she held inside, and the hate was ruining her life. Listen to how she released that anger and moved forward.
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Pay it forward. Nancy had the opportunity to put another company into bankruptcy because they owed her so much money. Listen to the path she chose, why she chose it and how it turned out.
Current Business
- Nancy’s business is thriving all because her mentality is to focus on the welfare of her employees. She wants to see them succeed first and foremost.
Small Business Resource
- Google Docs: Create and share your work online and access your documents from anywhere. Manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations, surveys, and more
Best Business Book
- Good to Great by Jim Collins
Interview Links
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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