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Diana Kander is a serial entrepreneur who entered the US as a refugee from Ukraine at the age of eight. Today, she is an innovation consultant, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

What we talked about...

“The Eye of Delaney.” - Best surprise ever!
Juggling, handstands, doing the splits! Each year she takes on a physical feat.
How to unlearn your blindspots.
She tried standup comedy for the first time in front of 260 women.
My attempts at standup comedy.
The Curiosity Muscle book.
Go Big or Go Home: 5 Ways to Create a Customer Experience That Will Close the Deal.
How standup comedy can improve your presentation skills.
Being memorable hinges on understanding how forgetting works. Audiences forget 50% of a presentation one hour after; one week later, they have forgotten 90%. We don’t get to choose the 10% they remember.
Five tools that spell out MAGIC.
M - make it surprising.
A - analyze them on a deeper level.
G - give the pitch in the right order.
I - include 3D objects.
C - co-create together.
Ronni Bennett interview about slowing time.
The Golden Window - first 30 seconds with the audience.
After they laugh, they listen.
Your gravy is not an appetizer.
The Master Communicator Secret Weapon.
The Nice mug photo!
What’s the Deal With Water Bottles? By Jason Zinoman.
Stalk and awe!
How to get a meeting with anyone using LinkedIn.
Read Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Client Retention by John Ruhlin.
TEDX talk, Discover the Three Keys of Gratitude to Unlock Your Happiest Life! by Jane Ransom.
Connect with Diana Kander.
Get a free copy of her book by emailing Diana@diaanakander.com.

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