🗣️ Guest: Carola Kamuff – Presentation Coach | Author of Quick Guide Management Presentation 🎧 Host: Alex Rawlings, Founder of Raw Selection⏱️ Key Topics & Timestamps:00:00 – Meet Carola Kamuff Former M&A exec turned expert in coaching management teams for exit presentations.01:54 – Why Communication Matters Carola explains her shift from numbers to narratives and why people—not just slides—drive deal success.02:49 – The Biggest Mistake Teams often prepare too little, too late—focusing on slides, not delivery or messaging.04:15 – Rehearsal ≠ Training Rehearsals test flow. Training transforms behavior, delivery, team dynamics, and confidence.06:41 – Crafting a Powerful Story From stats to storytelling—how real examples bring presentations to life and increase credibility.09:35 – Even Experienced Execs Benefit Exit presentations are high-stakes. Even confident leaders gain clarity, alignment, and polish from coaching.12:51 – Does it Really Move the Needle? Yes—Carola shares a real example where coaching turned around investor perception and revived interest.14:47 – High Impact, Low Time Commitment Just a few focused sessions over weeks can significantly improve presentation outcomes.16:14 – Three Keys to SuccessStoryline that resonatesCohesive team deliveryObjective, external feedback18:38 – Carola’s Recommended Reads & Listens 📚 Resonate, Slide:ology, Talk Like TED 🎧 Think Fast, Talk Smart, The Moth 📘 German: Quick Guide Management Presentation by Carola Kamuff20:05 – Connect with Carola Find her on LinkedIn: Carola KamuffKey Takeaway: Your management presentation can boost—or break—your valuation. Great slides aren’t enough. Confidence, storytelling, and preparation make the difference.Raw Selection partners with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies to secure exceptional executive talent. We focus on de-risking executive recruitment through meticulous search and selection processes, ensuring top-tier performance and long-term success.🔗 Connect with Alex Rawlings on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrawlings/ 🌐 Visit Raw Selection: www.raw-selection.comLooking to grow your team? Check out our Hiring Guidesfor proven strategies, templates, and best practices to make smarter hires.