• 60. Safe is a Very Dangerous Place to Be with Ty Boyd
    Dec 23 2024

    Ty Boyd has some amazing wisdom to share from his decades of speaking experience. He once spoke in front of an audience of 80,000 people. He says, “It’s not about being perfect, but rather about stepping into the deep water and finding your authentic brilliance.”

    He encourages us to put our passion into what we do and to tell our truth through our personal stories. Ty Boyd passed away in 2020 having made an indelible impact on thousands of speakers, trainers and executive through Ty Boyd, Inc.

    https://tyboyd.com/

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    39 mins
  • 59. Pick a Room with Terry Paulson
    Dec 9 2024

    Dr. Terry Paulson is a profession speaker on the topics of leadership, humor and change management. He takes storytelling seriously and, in this episode, he offers practical tips on how to make your stories stick with humor, physicality and deliberate craft.

    He is the author of Leadership Truths One Story at a Time. One of the insights he shares is how you can find your best personal stories by picking a room and them remembering what happened in that room or location.

    www.terrypaulson.com

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    51 mins
  • 57. There's No Such Word as Can't with Alvin Law
    Oct 16 2024

    Alvin Law was born with no arms. He has been speaking and performing since the age of three. His stories of resilience and perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity are inspiring. He sings, tap dances and plays the drums. Alvin has stories to tell.

    His stories about celebrating the beauty from within are rich with emotion and meaning. This podcast is one you’ll want to watch on You Tube. You’ve got to see Alvin to appreciate the power of his message.

    Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com

    Contact: alvin@alvinlaw.com

    https://alvinlaw.com/

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    51 mins
  • 57. Celebrate What Makes You YOU with Pegine
    Sep 14 2024

    Pegine is a force of nature and an inspiration for anyone who feels that they don’t fit into any category or box. She says: “In the sharing of who we are the world expands.” The nuggets of wisdom she shares about speaking and storytelling are practical, powerful and motivating.

    In this interview you will hear the method behind her keynote and storytelling madness as she shares her powerful story of growing up in the dangerous neighborhoods of New York City.

    https://www.pegine.com/

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    58 mins
  • 56. From Information to Transformation with Robert Kennedy audio
    Aug 25 2024

    Robert Kennedy believes that it’s more important to focus on transformation than information. His stories are rich in imagery and emotion while being strategic about the point or lesson. His energy and style inspire people to find their own voice as a speaker just as he has.

    Contact: Robert Kennedy III at inquiries@robertkennedy3.com?

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    51 mins
  • 55a. The First Thing They Buy is You with Kelly Swanson
    Jul 15 2024

    Can a story boost your career? Can a story change the trajectory of your life? It can, if you take your stories seriously and learn the secrets of story mastery.

    Kelly Swanson is not only a masterful and mesmerizing storyteller, but she also understands story craft and performance, and she’s an expert at teaching how to elevate your storytelling skills. Listen and learn as she tells the tale of the woman with a mop.

    https://motivationalspeakerkellyswanson.com/

    https://motivationalspeakerkellyswanson.com/story-impact-academy/

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    58 mins
  • 54. The Law of 50 Impressions
    Jun 25 2024

    What if, after you finish speaking, everyone just stands up and leaves? Does that mean your presentation wasn’t a success? Or did they leave immediately because they had another session to get to?

    In this episode, I discuss a philosophy that helps you know that your message, your story, and your content ideas made an impression on each audience member, even if they don’t let you know it.

    Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com

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    25 mins
  • 53. How to Thrive with Renee Moorefield
    May 24 2024

    Are you thriving or just surviving? What role do the stories we tell ourselves affect our ability to activate and amplify thriving in our lives and in the lives of the people we work with?

    In this episode you’ll hear how Renee Moorefield of Wisdom Works is leading a global movement of leaders and individuals who make thriving a priority at work, at home, and in all walks of society.

    Contact: renee@wisdom-works.com

    https://www.wisdom-works.com

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    55 mins