In this episode, I chat with best-selling author, TedX and keynote speaker, and lifelong storyteller Doug Thompson to discuss the opportunities storytelling brings to professionals inside and out of the workplace. Together, Doug and I unpack the various benefits and tactics to effective storytelling, and how even if you’re not a “natural,” you can develop the confidence to tell stories that captivate.
For anyone looking to build relationships - maybe you’re on the job hunt, you’re building a network of friends or connections, or you’re presenting a project next week at work - this is the episode for you!
If you want to skip ahead:
01:55 - Doug’s career story.
04:37 - Doug’s definition of a “good job.”
06:20 - The easiest key to effective storytelling.
07:39 - The 1st step to building a story.
08:33 - Why you should empathize with your audience.
14:49 - Storytelling with friends vs. with coworkers.
15:44 - Blending personal stories with professional environments.
17:01 - Looking inward before sharing outward.
18:39 - Managing subconscious blockers and building confidence.
21:43 - Formula for making a story your own.
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