
The 2-Minute MAD Skills Discovery Clinic
Claim This Podcastby Cam Welsh
Podcast Overview
<p>What if developing professional skills didn’t require long lectures, endless slides, or buzzwords?</p><br><p>Welcome to the <strong>2-Minute MAD Skills Discovery Clinic,</strong> a fast-paced podcast series designed to sharpen the skills that actually matter, one focused insight at a time.</p><br><p>In each short episode, we explore the <strong>MAD skills</strong> that power strong case presentations, confident decision-making, compelling communication, adaptability, critical thinking, empathy, teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and more.</p><br><p>Drawing on decades of classroom and competition experience, this podcast breaks down:</p><ul><li>Why role-playing transforms presentations</li><li>How choosing the right audience and role changes everything</li><li>What makes openings (and title slides!) truly engaging</li><li>And how small, intentional choices dramatically improve clarity, confidence, and impact</li></ul><p><br></p><p>No gimmicks. No filler. Just practical lessons you can apply immediately, whether you’re a student, competitor, or emerging professional.</p><br><p>Think of each episode as a <strong>2-minute clinic</strong> as short, focused, and designed to help you discover and practice the skills that separate good presentations from great ones.</p><br><p>Listen. Learn. Apply. Because MAD skills aren’t innate, they’re built.</p><br><p>🎧 Tune in, lean in, and keep building those MAD skills.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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1/8/2026
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Recent Episodes

February 20, 2026
Rainmaking: The Presentation Skill That Creates Momentum and Makes Ideas Inevitable
<p>Rainmaking isn’t selling. It’s not pitching harder. It’s creating awareness, building trust, and generating momentum.</p><br><p>In this episode, Cam Welsh shares a pivotal moment inspired by Mid-Day Squares cofounder Jake Karls — and how it transformed his approach to coaching, case solving, and presentations.</p><br><p>You’ll discover why most presentation hooks fail, how rainmakers build lasting engagement, and how to turn any presentation into a relationship-building moment.</p><p>If you want your ideas to resonate, stick, and move people to action, this episode will give you a powerful new framework.</p><br><p>Don’t just present your solution. Rainmake it.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

February 13, 2026
The Scorecard Secret
<p>Why do smart, hardworking teams still lose?</p><br><p>In this episode of Two Minute Mad Skills Discovery Clinic, Cam Welsh reveals the most important lesson from his coaching career: the difference between average teams and podium teams isn’t talent — it’s alignment with the scorecard.</p><br><p>After a defining moment at EngComm 2016, Cam realised that winning comes down to execution and constantly asking: “Does this hit the criteria?”</p><p>If you compete, coach, or want to perform at a higher level, this episode will shift how you prepare.</p><br><p>Real mad skills aren’t about doing more. They’re about doing what counts.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

February 5, 2026
Your Slides Aren’t the Problem — Your Perspective Is
<p>Most presentations don’t fail because of weak slides — they fail because presenters forget the audience by slide three. In this episode, Cam Welsh shares a powerful lesson from a Georgetown University competition that transformed his coaching approach: always think from the audience’s seat.</p><br><p>You’ll learn why engagement beats impressiveness, how storytelling outperforms slide dumping, and how positioning and role-play make ideas feel real rather than academic. This mindset shift helped lead teams to consistent podium finishes — and it can do the same for your presentations and leadership.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your message isn’t landing, this episode will change how you think about communication forever.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is The 2-Minute MAD Skills Discovery Clinic?
<p>What if developing professional skills didn’t require long lectures, endless slides, or buzzwords?</p><br><p>Welcome to the <strong>2-Minute MAD Skills Discovery Clinic,</strong> a fast-paced podcast series designed to sharpen the skills that actually matter, one focused insight at a time.</p><br><p>In each short episode, we explore the <strong>MAD skills</strong> that power strong case presentations, confident decision-making, compelling communication, adaptability, critical thinking, empathy, teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and more.</p><br><p>Drawing on decades of classroom and competition experience, this podcast breaks down:</p><ul><li>Why role-playing transforms presentations</li><li>How choosing the right audience and role changes everything</li><li>What makes openings (and title slides!) truly engaging</li><li>And how small, intentional choices dramatically improve clarity, confidence, and impact</li></ul><p><br></p><p>No gimmicks. No filler. Just practical lessons you can apply immediately, whether you’re a student, competitor, or emerging professional.</p><br><p>Think of each episode as a <strong>2-minute clinic</strong> as short, focused, and designed to help you discover and practice the skills that separate good presentations from great ones.</p><br><p>Listen. Learn. Apply. Because MAD skills aren’t innate, they’re built.</p><br><p>🎧 Tune in, lean in, and keep building those MAD skills.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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