🌟 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Essential Business Owner's Reading Checklist⁠ 🌟

⁠Meg Adams⁠ is the co-founder/CEO of ⁠Homeplace Creative⁠, a bespoke video content studio in Canton Ohio that helps amazing organizations and businesses harness the power of story.

As a ⁠TEDx speaker⁠ and Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Findlay, Meg is an expert in compelling speaking and has helped hundreds of business owners and students learn the principles of powerful storytelling.

🔗 Megan's links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpwozauaG9g

https://www.homeplacecreativeco.com/services

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmegadams/

📝 SHOWNOTES:

• 0:00 - 03:00 | Crafting a Comfortable Environment for Storytelling Andy and Meg discuss making people feel at ease on camera—a valuable skill for business owners stepping into the spotlight.
• 03:00 - 07:00 | Learning Through Failure and the Value of Storytelling Meg shares her journey from journalism to brand storytelling, highlighting the importance of failure in professional growth.
• 07:00 - 11:00 | Overcoming Perfectionism for Genuine Connections Meg opens up about letting go of perfectionism and embracing authenticity, offering a fresh perspective for entrepreneurs.
• 11:00 - 15:00 | Empathy on Camera and Building True Audience Connections Insights into how business owners can use empathy to connect with their audience on camera, an essential skill in today’s digital world.
• 15:00 - 18:30 | Navigating Fear and Public Speaking Andy and Meg talk about managing fear and how to face the pressures of public speaking and performing in high-stakes environments.
• 18:30 - 23:00 | Lessons from Meg’s TEDx Talk Meg reflects on the preparation and lessons from her TEDx experience, with actionable takeaways for presenting and sharing impactful messages.
• 23:00 - 28:00 | Creating Genuine Conversations in Business The two discuss how genuine curiosity can deepen business relationships and drive meaningful interactions.
• 28:00 - 33:00 | Teaching as a Tool for Personal Growth Meg shares her passion for teaching and how engaging with students has shaped her approach to storytelling and entrepreneurship.
• 33:00 - 37:00 | Balancing Family, Business, and Personal Values Meg talks about setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and managing time effectively to balance work with family life.
• 37:00 - 45:00 | Ideal Day in the Life for a Fulfilled Entrepreneur Andy and Meg explore ideal daily routines, focusing on aligning actions with personal values and long-term fulfillment.