The Storypowers Podcast

We'll be back in a few weeks! Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

After 100 episodes, what storytelling lessons have I learned? Well, a few, so here are 23 for you, and they cover: why stories matter, what do you use stories for, where do you find them, how do you tell them, what mistakes should you look out for and some unexpected ways telling stories helps you, the teller. Enjoy!! 100. 23 Storytelling Lessons from 100 Episodes Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

Why are most people telling stories wrong? What are the two jobs of every storyteller (and business person)? What can colonoscopies and other unpleasant medical exams possibly have to do with storytelling??!? 99. The Problem with Storytelling (and How to Fix It) with Richard Mulholland Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp My guest today is Richard Mulholland. Rich is the founder of presentation powerhouse Missing Link, as well as a global public speaker who in 2019 alone spoke in 26 countries on 6 continents. He has written three books, and his latest is Here Be Dragons: How to win deals and influence ideas by mastering the eloquent art of storyselling. You can find him at https://richmulholland.com/ and on LinkedIn. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

Should everyone use humour in their stories and presentations? Is it ever the wrong thing to do? And how do you actually do it?? 98. How Everyone Can Tell Stories with Humour with Kathy Klotz-Guest Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp My guest today is Kathy Klotz-Guest. Kathy is a speaker, author and comedian. She spent 16 years leading story development in tech and almost 24 years crafting stories on improv and comedy stages. Today she helps leaders transform using comedy tools, and her clients include Amazon, Cisco, IBM, United Way and many more. You can find her at https://www.keepingithuman.com/ and on LinkedIn. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

How much of what people say about storytelling in native societies matches reality? What can we still learn from them? And why should everyone become a storyteller? 97. What Can You Learn From A National Geographic Explorer with Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp My guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Kapu'uwailani Lindsey. Lindsey is the first Polynesian Explorer and female Fellow in the history of the National Geographic Society. A native Hawaiian elder, cultural anthropologist, and award-winning filmmaker, she travels to the world's most remote regions as a conservationist of indigenous wisdom and an advocate for social, environmental, and cultural justice. She is the recipient of the United Nations Visionary Award and she has served as an advisor to global organizations, including the Tibet Fund for His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. You can find her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethlindsey/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

How do the best non-profits tell stories? What are the biggest mistakes you can make when trying to raise money for a cause? Why do sob stories don't work? 96. Increase Your Impact and Do More Good with Allison Kooser Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp My guest today is Allison Kooser. As the Chief Storyteller at Swell+Good, Allison helps non-profit organisations share their stories, reach more people, and raise more support. She has previously led donor acquisition and outreach for Opportunity International and served as the lead copywriter and marketing strategist for the Chicago Sun-Times. You can find her at https://swellandgood.com/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

How can stories bringing your values to life? What is the right way to tell a story in the corporate world - even in boardroom meetings? What are the mistakes most people make - and how do you avoid them? 95. Business Storytelling that Works with Gabrielle Dolan Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp My guest today is Gabrielle Dolan. Gabrielle is a global thought leader on real communication and business storytelling. She is A highly sought-after keynote speaker, educator and author, Gabrielle's extensive client list includes Telstra, EY, Accenture, VISA, Australia Post, National Australia Bank, Amazon, Vodafone and the Obama Foundation. She has also written seven books on communication, and her latest is “Magnetic Stories: Connect with Customers and Engage Employees with Brand Storytelling". You can find her at https://gabrielledolan.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

How will stories help you win the meeting after the meeting? What are three simple rules to tell better stories? What is the 5-5-5 method and how will that change how you deal with your problems forever? 94. Tell Better Stories and Win More Sales with John Livesay Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp My guest today is John Livesay, also known as The Pitch Whisperer. John is a sales keynote speaker and shares the lessons learned from his award-winning sales career at Conde Nast. He has been interviewed by none other than Larry King and his TEDx talk has had more than a million views. If that sounds familiar, that's because it is! John was the first ever guest of this podcast, a whole 93 episodes ago! And when I introduced him that first time, I said he was the nicest salesperson you'll ever meet - and he still is! So when I found out he had a new book coming out, “The Sale is in the Tale”, I knew I wanted him back on the show. You can find him at https://johnlivesay.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

How do the best lawyers use stories - and what can you learn from them? How do you use emotion to win over an audience? What are the two most important things founders need to do with their story? 93. How to Become the Harvey Specter of Storytelling with Robbie Crabtree Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp My guest today is Robbie Crabtree. Robbie is a retired trial lawyer with 102 trials under his belt, and has taught Persuasive Speaking at Southern Methodist University Law School for years, as well as successfully coaching their National Mock Trial team. He has developed the Performative Speaking method to help founders and entrepreneurs raise money, attract top talent and become inspiring leaders, and his clients have raised more over $100 million dollars in 2021. You can find him on LinkedIn and at https://www.robbiecrabtree.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

How do politicians leverage stories? Why should you build a story bank? What's the first thing you need to match your story to any audience? 92. The Darks Arts of Persuasion with Matt Zaun Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp My guest today is Matt Zaun. Matt is an award-winning speaker who empowers organisations through the art of strategic storytelling, and he has catalysed radical sales increases for over 150 companies that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry. In addition to his work in the private sector, Matt has worked with dozens of politicians on their media and communication strategies, including speeches and campaign messages at the local, state, and national level. You can find him on LinkedIn and at https://mattzaun.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

What are the 4 most important elements for a good story? What's the problem with the idea that “Everyone has a story”? And why does Sage make people kill kittens in her workshops??!? 91. Storytelling that Won't Bore People to Death with Sage Tyrtle Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Sage Tyrtle. Sage is a professional storyteller for hire with over fifteen years of teaching and performing before audiences of all sizes. She has won the Moth StorySlam multiple times and their GrandSLAM once. She has also appeared on the PBS show “Stories From The Stage”, and been featured on NPR and CBC Radio and many more. You can find her on https://tyrtle.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

Have you got a killer job title? Most people do. As soon as they tell anyone what they do, it immediately kills curiosity, interest and conversation. There's a better way - and it's not an elevator pitch! What you want to do instead is what I show you in this episode. 90. How to Tell Elevator Stories (Not Pitches!) Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

What exactly is an origin story? How do you find it? When do you tell it? And why in all that's holy am I trying to do a Belfast accent?? 89. Why You Need An Origin Story with Robert Tighe Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Robert Tighe. Robert writes Origin Stories for business leaders and aspiring leaders who want to stand out from the crowd by defining who they are, where they come from and why they do what they do. Before he started helping business leaders tell better stories, he was the Country Editor of The Red Bulletin, an adventure lifestyle magazine published by Red Bull, and he was also the ghostwriter behind 'Zero to 60', a book that was a number-one bestseller in New Zealand. You can find him at https://roberttighe.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

What exactly is data storytelling - and what isn't? When should you tell a data story - and when is that unnecessary? What are the structure and the elements of an effective data story? 88. The Essentials of Data Storytelling with Brent Dykes Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Brent Dykes. Brent is the Founder and Chief Data Storyteller at AnalyticsHero. He is also the author of Effective Data Storytelling: How to Drive Change with Data, Narrative, and Visuals. His Forbes article on data storytelling has been viewed more than 300,000 times, and it's often the top search result on Google on that subject. You can find him on LinkedIn, or on https://www.effectivedatastorytelling.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

What happens when you tell the stories that make embarrassed or ashamed about? How can you find those moments in your past that will attract people to you? What does storytelling have to do with culture and purpose? 87. Why Your Imperfect Story Changes Everything with Mark Leruste Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today Mark Leruste. As the Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of the Ministry of Purpose, Mark is on a mission to eradicate career misery in the workplace and help build purpose-driven organisations and positive work cultures. He previously served as Country Manager of the Movember Foundation, where he helped raise €2.8 million for men's health and inspired over a 100,000 fundraisers. Since then, Mark has worked with organisations such as Google, TEDx, INSEAD, The Guardian, and many more. Finally, his weekly podcast The Unconventionalists was recently named “Best Interview Podcast” at the Podcasting for Business Awards, and has reached over a 190,000 downloads across 100 countries. You can find him at https://www.markleruste.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

How does the leading presentation company in the world teach storytelling? What do they believe works and what doesn't? And what does Paul Rudd have to do with presenting virtually?? 86. How the Best in the World Teach Storytelling with Patti Sanchez Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Patti Sanchez. Patti is the Chief Strategy Officer for Duarte, the largest communications firm in Silicon Valley and a global leader in business and culture presentations. She has led transformative initiatives for brands including Cisco, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard and Nike, and taught hundreds of leaders how to become more empathetic and effective communicators. Duarte has been on the forefront of communications for a long time, and much that is common sense today was made popular by them, like the idea that you should make your audience the hero and that the best speeches follow a story structure. You can find her at https://www.duarte.com/ and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-sanchez-2bab41/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

What exactly is "Inside-Out storytelling" and how do you do it? Why should you write down your stories? And what is the only way to find the funny side of anything you've lived through? 85. Telling Stories from the Inside Out with Michel Neray Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Michel Neray. Michel is a professional speaker, consultant and the founder of momondays. He has used his Inside-Out Storytelling approach to help over a thousand individuals to become more effective and influential leaders. He also works with organisations who want to differentiate, position, and brand themselves more effectively. You can find him at https://neray.com/, https://insideoutstorytelling.com/ and his storytelling event is at https://www.momondays.com/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

You want to tell stories, but how do you find them? How do you build a collection of stories? And what should you do when you need to find one specific story to tell? 84. How to Find All The Stories You'll Ever Need Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers The podcast I mentioned about finding business stories is here: https://www.anecdote.com/podcasts/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

Can you benefit from storytelling without actually telling stories? What are the essential story elements your communication needs? Why do people who "just want the facts" should tell stories too? 83. How Storytelling Turns Followers into Clients with Darren Gibb Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Darren Gibb. Darren has a full head of hair. An exotic accent. Years of experience as an English teacher, and a passion for storytelling and presentation skills. He's essentially me, if I could actually grow a beard. But whereas my focus has been more on the speaking side of things, Darren spends much of his time helping coaches and solopreneurs turn followers into clients through advanced LinkedIn strategies, which include storytelling. You can find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrengibb/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

What are the three biggest problems most presentations have? How can a story stop your business from going down the wrong path? What is the hardest thing for most people to do when it comes to stories? 82. Why Your Business Needs Stories with Colleen Stewart Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Colleen Stewart. Early in her career, Colleen put someone to sleep during a business presentation and, determined to never let that happen again, she started studying great presenters to learn their secrets. Today she is the Co-founder and Creative Director of Perfect Pitch Consulting Group, where she helps businesses connect with their audiences by telling their unique stories, and some of her clients include companies like Bayer, The Home Depot and Avon. She is also the author of The Story Compass: Navigating Through Uncertainty in Your Business. You can find her at https://perfectpitchpros.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

Why do some TED talks get millions of views - and most don't? What are the the three essential ingredients for a successful talk or presentation? Why should everyone learn how to "talk like TED"? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. 81. This Is How Your Talk Gets Millions of Views with Devin Marks If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Devin Marks. He is the president and founder of HUTCHINSON, MARKS + COMPANY, offering comprehensive speaker messaging and story training services. His company has been involved with record-shattering TED Talks, Fortune 10 CEO keynotes at the World Economic Forum; Series B funding pitches and technology speeches at NASA. Devin has been helping presenters advance culture-shifting stories for decades, and he's been nicknamed The TED Talk Whisperer. You can find him at https://connecttocompel.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

How can you make your stories more powerful by changing just one thing about them? What is the Mango Effect, and how can you use it? How much should you act when telling a story? 80. The Power of Relatable Stories with Norman Bell Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Norman Bell. Norman is a storytelling and presentation coach, award-winning speaker, theater and film actor who has written and performed in successful one-man shows and he acted alongside Christian Bale. He is passionate about helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs and organisations tell stories to connect with their audiences on an emotional level, which leads to more clients, more donations, and more impact. He is the author of the book, The Story Powered Speaker. You can find him at https://thestorypoweredspeaker.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

Why sharing your story might change the world? What exactly is industrial storytelling? How can we tell stories to save the planet (and our bottomline)? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. 79. Stories that Impact People, Profits and the Planet with Jeremy Connell-Waite If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Jeremy Connell-Waite. Jeremy leads IBM's "Wild Ducks" global commercial storytelling studio, where they create compelling pitches and presentations for purpose-driven brands who want to positively impact people, the planet and the bottom line. He also founded IBM's Communications Thinking™ program where he coaches IBM's global partners in the art and science of commercial storytelling and speechwriting. Jeremy is passionate about solving the climate crisis and he gives keynotes about how activism and technology can help to solve political, social and environmental problems. You can find him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypaulwaite/ and https://jeremy.earth/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

How do the pros actually use the Hero's Journey for corporate stories? Why is James Bond the worst example of story to learn from? Can you tell stories from religion or controversial figures in business? 78. The Hero's Journey, James Bond and Jesus with Jeff Davenport Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Jeff Davenport. Jeff oversees Lighthouse Point, a company that helps people communicate with clarity, confidence and a light that points listeners and audiences to where they need to go. Jeff's mission is to turn them from timid, scattered and boring presenters into mighty communicators. He is also a produced screenwriter, and spent almost 7 years as an Executive Speaker Coach and Senior Content Developer at Duarte, working with some of the world's largest companies. You can find him at https://www.thelighthousepoint.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

How do you turn something that happened to you to an engaging story? What needs to stay in and what needs to be taken out? How do you use that story to attract and impact your audience? 77. How to Tell Engaging Stories on Social Media Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. This is solo episode where I tell two stories that got great engagement on social media, and take you through why I crafted them they way I did - and how you can do the same. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

Why is looking back essential to develop your personal brand? How do you stack your stories to create a memorable experience with your audience? How many storytelling Mahfuzes are too many?? 76. Reinvent Your Personal Brand through Storytelling with Mahfuz Chowdry Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Mahfuz Chowdry. Mahfuz is an award-winning Brand Manager at Candybox Marketing, ranked as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies for the last three years in a row. Over the last 12 years, he has delivered hundreds of keynote presentations and published his latest book, “Project Reinvention: The Social Timeline of a Millennial”. You can find him at https://mahfuzchowdhury.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

When should you tell personal stories - and when do you need something else? Do you need to tell really polished stories? How can you use your imagination to influence your audience? 75. The Power of Made-Up Stories with Kelly Swanson Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Kelly Swanson. Kelly is an Award-Winning Storyteller, comedian, Motivational Speaker and author many books including The Story Formula, The Gutsy Girl's Guide to Public Speaking and the story series Prides Hollow: The small town with a big heart. She is also the founder of the Story Impact Academy, which helps people master the art of strategic storytelling. You can find her at https://motivationalspeakerkellyswanson.com/, and the town where her imagined stories comes from is at prideshollow.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

Why are bios and About sections so terrible? How can you use them instead to clarify who you are, what you do and why it matters? And finally, who is Carrie Yoga Bunny?? 74. Clarify Your Brand Through Story with Caroline Mays Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Caroline Mays. Caroline Mays is a writer and the creator of Switchblade Lemonade, a defiantly unorthodox image-crafting and bio-writing salon, that's changed the meaning of the word "bio" by elevating its purpose from obligatory drivel to Epic Credential™, designed to open doors and claim an audience for professionals spearheading a movement. She believes your bio should be so good you could make a movie out of it. You can find Caroline at https://www.switchbladelemonade.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

What can you learn from having your life on the line - twice? How do you use storytelling to turn that disruption into something productive? What makes for a great hero story? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. 73. Storytelling Can Save Your Life with Jessa de la Morena If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Jessa de la Morena. Jessa's cancer journey has transformed her and led her to create an empowerment and wellbeing movement. She is the creator of U Are The Hero, a community where people going through adversity can share their stories and discover their inner heroes. She is also a spokesperson and Global Director for Amadeus, where she helps 12,000 individuals become transformational leaders and work as one. You can find her community at https://uarethehero.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. 72. How to Find and Craft Your Origin Story This is a short but content-packed solo episode where I talk about What is an origin story Why do you need it What are the elements to look for in your own story How do you craft it for maximal impact How to use it Then I tell my origin story and break down why I crafted it that way. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

How do you go from zero to millions of views on LinkedIn in 6 months? Do your stories need to be personal? What exactly is "human marketing"? 71. Grow A Massive Social Media Following through Storytelling with Michael Kirsten Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Michael Kirsten. After a long career as Marketing Executive who led international teams, executed multi-national research projects, and implemented a global content strategy across 3 continents, he is now the founder of Human Marketing, a company helping businesses create content and tell stories that resonate with other humans. You can find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkirsten/ and on his website, https://www.human-marketing.org/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

What are the 8 elements that make a story effective? What is the most important one that most people ignore? How should your story end when you want to affect change? 70. How to Influence Through Story with Kendall Haven Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Kendall Haven. Kendall is a senior research scientist turned award-winning author, speaker, master storyteller, and nationally recognized subject expert on the structure and use of story. He has authored 34 books and has performed for over 6 million people worldwide. He was the only storyteller to participate in the DARPA Narrative Networks project to research the neural and cognitive science of how stories exert influence, and now he assists agencies, organizations, companies, and schools to master the use and power of story. You can find him at https://www.kendallhaven.com/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

Episode 69. Tell A Story that Connects and Converts with Ravi Rajani How do you develop a signature story that converts your ideal customers? Why are people sharing the wrong parts of their story? And what does sumo wrestling have to do with storytelling?? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Ravi Rajani. After many years in sales and investment banking, Ravi has made it his mission to help elite consultants craft and deliver their signature story in a way that connects and converts, and he has been featured on ITV and BBC radio. You can connect with him on Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravirajani/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

Episode 68. The Stories You Need to Spot with David Pullan What are the four types of stories you need to spot? What is the rickety bridge? How do you avoid becoming a story weirdo? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is David Pullan. After a 20-year career in film, television and the Royal Shakespeare Company, David is now one of the founders of The Story Spotters, a company who helps leaders and teams use the power of story to build powerful connections one conversation at a time, and his clients include PWC, Novartis and American Express. You can find him at https://www.thestoryspotters.com/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

Episode 67. The One Thing You Must Know About Storytelling with Marsha Shandur How do you make a movie inside the audience's mind? What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when telling a story? And why would I possibly be trying to speak Russian in the intro?? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Marsha Shandur. Marsha is a Storytelling, Communication and Speaker Coach who has taught hundreds of executives, entrepreneurs and professionals across the world. She is the host, organiser and Storytelling Coach for True Stories Toronto, the city's largest storytelling show. You can find her at https://www.yesyesmarsha.com/ and the secret page full of goodies she set up is at https://www.yesyesmarsha.com/storypowers/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

Episode 66. How to Tell Magical Stories with Antonio Nunez Can you tell local stories to a global audience? Which are the three types of conflict? What is a "magical object" and how do you use it in your stories? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Antonio Nunez. Antonio is a brand strategist, corporate storyteller, and author of 8 books on storytelling. His clients include Novartis, BBVA Bank, HP, PWC, and The World Bank. His online course on storytelling is one of the top sellers on the Domestika platform, with over 25,000 students. You can find him at https://antonionunez.com/ If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com.

Episode 65. How to Sell A Million Books When No One Knows You with Mark Tufo How do you stumble into being a bestselling author? What types of stories do you need to tell to turn people into true fans? And how weird or polarising can your characters actually be? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Mark Tufo. In an alternate reality, Mark is the author of several high fashion novels and the ultimate guide on how to work from home in shorts. In this reality, he's the bestselling author of many books, including the Zombie Fallout series, which has sold in such horrendously high numbers that Mark has become one of those science-fiction creatures: a writer who lives off book sales. You can find him at https://www.marktufo.com/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

Episode 64. Do Your Stories Need Structure? with Andrés Oliveros How important is using the right structure (or any structure) when you tell a story? How many stories do you need? And how can journalism help you tell better strategic stories? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp And if you love the show and would like to support us, you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storypowers My guest today is Andrés Oliveros. Andrés is the co-founder of Astrolab, a firm that has the objective of impacting millions through behavioral design. They craft change, communication and learning experiences to influence behaviours and create new habits. Since its foundation in 2011, Astrolab has worked with 100 of the 500 biggest companies in Mexico, including giants like Walmart, Heineken and Home Depot. You can find him at LinkedIn and at https://www.astrolab.mx If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and on https://storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBAAFw

Episode 63. Why You Need Narrative with Randy Olson Why has the climate movement achieved so little success so far? How is that same problem affecting most people's communication? How can you easily get to the core of your message, and structure it in a way that triggers the narrative brain? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Dr. Randy Olson. Randy is a Ph.D. Evolutionary Biologist from Harvard AND a graduate of the legendary USC film school with three documentaries under his belt. BUT one day he got fed up with how scientists were doing such a poor job of talking about their work. THEREFORE he decided to join his Hollywood skills with his scientific background to uncover and teach the ABT framework, which has been called the DNA of story. He's now got 5 books on the subject, including Houston, We Have A Narrative: Why Science Needs Story, and his latest, The Narrative Gym. You can find Randy on his blog, http://scienceneedsstory.com, and the event we mentioned on the 9th of June is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-narrative-blitz-redux-tickets-151542249949 If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post regularly, and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 62. The Wrong Way to Tell Stories with Simon Raybould Are stories overrated and overused? How are people telling stories the wrong way? Are you a reluctant storyteller - and if not, should you be? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Simon Raybould. Simon started his working life as a scientist looking at the causes of childhood leukaemia and spent over two decades in research. Now he helps people make presentations that change the world (or at least their little bit of the world), and he's worked with everyone from entrepreneurs to politicians, from top universities to the the NHS and with global companies like Dell and Dunlop. You can find him at https://presentationgenius.info, and his TEDx talk, How to hear bad news, can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euR1JhS-2qo If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post regularly, and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 61. How to Reboot Your Story with Hana Jung How much do the stories we carry from our parents affect us, and how do we let go of them? Can you help someone live a better story before they ask you to? And how can we rewrite the stories that are holding us back now? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Hana Jung. Hana is a serial entrepreneur and startup advisor, with expertise spanning digital marketing, app development, luxury hospitality, technology, and design. She has 10+ yrs of brand strategy experience on major brands like Samsung, Clarins and Rolex. Now, Hana is the Founder and Chief Connector of Re:Boot Experiences, which helps conscious leaders to rapidly gain clarity and confidence to charge into their next big chapter. Ladies and gentlemen, Hana Jung. You can find Hana on https://rebootexperiences.com and on Instagram as thehanajung. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post regularly, and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 60. Turn Your Customers Into Story Heroes with James Rostance Why most case studies don't work? What can you do instead to win more business? And what does Hollywood's most successful movie formula have to do with any of that? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is James Rostance. James is a B2B marketing powerhouse. After working for the BBC, he specialised in producing video marketing campaigns for B2B businesses to out-market their competitors and attract loyal clients at scale through social media. His latest book, Sell Without Selling, is coming out next month. James is also the host of The 414, the #1 B2B Marketing podcast in the UK, and the reason he's here today is because he has just launched his latest venture, Story Hero, where he'll join the power of story with video to create irresistible story selling case studies. You can find him at storyhero.uk. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post regularly, and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 59. How Stories Attract Your Dream Clients with Robb Gilbear What stories do you need to share to make clients come to you? Does everyone have those stories? And why has Robb ruined the word "micro" for me (and will for you too)? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Robb Gilbear. Rob has been many things in his life. He was a People & Culture leader in the tech world. He's created profitable businesses in three different industries. And he was a very successful DJ and music producer. Robb is the founder of Growth Habit, where he helps other purpose-driven coaches make money while making a difference. You can find him on LinkedIn and at robbgilbear.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post regularly, and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 58. This Is Going to Change Your Life with Matthew Dicks  What are the secrets of award-winning stories? How learning about stories will ruin movies forever? What is the one habit that will make you a better storyteller and also change your life?  Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Matthew Dicks. Matthew and I have a lot in common. We have both taught storytelling around the world and written on the value of sharing our most embarrassing moments in front of an audience. We have lived in apartments that smelled like curry, learned important lessons from Brazilian teenagers, and been accused of crimes we didn't commit. But that's where our similarities end, because Matthew is a teacher, bestselling author of multiple books and, having won The Moth's StorySlam 50 times and their GrandSlam 6 times, he is arguably one of the best storytellers in the world. The book we refer to throughout the episode is Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling.  You can find Matthew at matthewdicks.com.  If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post regularly, and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 57. Pitch Like A Crocodile Wrestler with Martin Barnes How do you connect when you only have 8 seconds of attention? How do you start your pitch like a sprinter? And what can you learn from a terrible TEDx experience? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Martin Barnes. Martin is a pitch coach with 20 years experience in London & Beijing working with tech company CEO's, Hollywood A-listers and director boards. His clients include Google, BMW, Chinaccelerator, AngelHack, and the NBA. You can find him at eightsecondstoconnect.com, and here are the free material he mentioned in the episode: https://eightsecondstoconnect.com/presentation-resources/. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post regularly, and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 56. From Nothing to Notable with Ryan Avery How do you use stories to stop being "a" leader and become "the" leader? What's the problem with motivational speakers? And why should you NOT step out of your comfort zone? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Ryan Avery. Ryan is one of the nicest people you could ever meet, but he's been making me feel guilty for a decade. In 2012, I joined Toastmasters, and after I delivered a handful of speeches that got raving feedback, I honestly thought I was a rising star in the public speaking world. And then Ryan, at age 25, became the youngest World Champion of Public Speaking in history, only 8 MONTHS after he joined. Thanks for that, Ryan. Since that day, Ryan has delivered more than 500+ keynotes in 33 countries around the globe, on his mission to show leaders how to Go From A to THE® in their industry. You can find him at ryanavery.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post regularly, and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 55. The Secret of a Magic TEDx Talk with Brian Miller How do you use a story to make a TEDx talk go viral? Where do magic and storytelling meet? When do you use personal stories - and when are they the wrong choice? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Brian Miller. Brian is a former magician turned international keynote speaker, author, and human connection specialist. His TEDx talk "How to Magically Connect with Anyone" has been viewed over 3 million times worldwide. You can find him at brianmillerspeaks.com, his blog is humanconnection.blog, and his TEDx coaching program is conquerthereddot.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as real life will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 54. Find Your Signature Story with Andy Henriquez What is the most important story you need to be telling - and how do you find it? How do show you're an expert without bragging about it? And why is mastering your story the most powerful way to use your time? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Andy Henriquez. Andy is a keynote speaker, business storytelling coach and founder of the Master Storyteller Academy. He trains corporations and entrepreneurs on how to Unlock the Power of Story to elevate their brand, build greater connection, and increase revenue. Andy has been featured in the Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and some of his past clients include Office Depot, Accenture, NASA and Bacardi. You can find him at andyhenriquez.com, and take his quiz at storytellerquiz.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as real life will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 53. Negotiation, Events and Self-Improvement Junkies with Tony Anagor Can a negotiation be about more than winning the deal? Where do event planning and story meet? Is Tony Robbins for real? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Tony Anagor. Tony is the CEO of LifestyleDMC , an Incentive and Team building Agency working with international organisations like IBM, Coca Cola and Google. He also works with C-Level leaders helping them build and shape their companies, and teaches top scientists how to get their ideas funded. You can find him on LinkedIn and on his website, ktbounce.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as real life will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 52. Can Engineers Tell Stories? with James Laurain How do you explain technical subjects in a way anyone can understand? Why can a story do that other forms of communication can't? Can you tell people what you do without telling them what you do? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Jim Laurain. Jim describes himself as a recovering engineer, clean for about 6 years now. Sometimes he relapses and fixes a microwave, but he has a strong group of friends who support him and keep him accountable. When he is not fighting his engineering cravings, he is a technical copywriter who translates geekspeak into a language regular human beings can understand. You can find James at LinkedIn, and his incredible ad rewrites are at #linkedinadrewrites. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as real life will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Episode 51. Tell Unforgettable Stories with Mark Brown What makes a story unforgettable? Why is your next story in your pocket? And how do you speak to the toughest audience of all - children? Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I'm your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Mark Brown. In 1995, Mark defeated more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to become the Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking. Since then, he has delivered more than 3,500 presentations to more than 1.7 million people on 5 continents. Mark is also the co-author of the book The Speaker's Edge, and co-host of the weekly Unforgettable Presentations Podcast. You can find Mark at markbrownspeaks.com. If you like the show, please leave us a rating on Apple podcasts, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as real life will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.