Turn Complex Ideas Into Clear Stories

Hosted by Steve Gillis

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

5:00 PM UTC (45 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

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Turn Your Expertise into an Engaging Workshop in 3 Hours
Steve Gillis
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What you'll learn

Diagnose Why Your Message Isn't Landing

Recognize common communication mistakes experts make with non-experts.

Structure Ideas for Faster Understanding

Organize information so audiences grasp key points quickly.

Turn Expertise Into Clear, Memorable Stories

Use a simple framework to make ideas easier to understand and remember.

Why this topic matters

I help experts turn complex ideas into clear communication that drives action. Most communication problems aren’t about knowledge—they’re about overload. Smart professionals over-explain, assume shared understanding, and lose their audience. I focus on practical tools to structure thinking, simplify complexity, and use storytelling so ideas land in real workplace conversations.

You'll learn from

Steve Gillis

I help experts make complex ideas clear and actionable

I help professionals turn complex subject-matter expertise into clear, engaging communication that people actually understand and act on.

My focus is on practical instructional design, presentation strategy, and storytelling techniques that improve clarity in real workplace settings—meetings, presentations, and leadership conversations.

I work with mid-career professionals, trainers, consultants, and subject-matter experts who struggle with over-explaining or losing their audience when sharing what they know.

My approach is hands-on and execution-focused: simple frameworks that help you structure ideas, reduce overload, and communicate with confidence.

The result is clearer thinking, stronger influence, and ideas that land the first time.

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