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Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, Ben Mudge was told he could be dead before his twenties and faced a short and sedentary life.
Thankfully, Ben’s life today is very different from the one medical professionals told him he could have.
Refusing to let his illness define him, Ben reinvented himself through fitness, and devoted himself to exploring – and appreciating – what he can do. That approach has taken him through some incredible experiences ranging from competitive bodybuilding and fitness modelling, to getting recognition as a fitness influencer, to daredevil highlining in Scotland, to working as a health and fitness coach, which he does with compassion and care.
Now — with me as his writing partner — Ben has authored a new book, called Fitness Without Limits: Training to break through obstacles, live without fear, and find a better you.
In this podcast episode, Ben shares his story, and offers some practical wisdom for anyone looking to break through limitations and get more out of life.
Topics we cover:
- What it was like growing up with CF and being told he wouldn’t make it to twenty years old
- Why getting and staying fit is actually WAY less complicated (and less sexy) than you probably think it is
- What Ben learned from bodybuilding and getting super lean — and how he stopped judging and shaming his body
- How Ben overcame feeling like he needed to hide who he was in order to be a successful fitness coach, and why he lets his nerd flag fly
- Ben’s most terrifying moment and the pact he made with himself that changed his life
- Why you don’t need to be perfect (far from it) to get good results
- Why Ben chose to work with a ghostwriter (i.e. me) to write his first book, and what the process was like
- How to get unstuck and get past the limitations that stand in your way
Check out Ben’s new book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fitness-Without-Limits-Training-obstacles/dp/1408733617
Find Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benmudge_
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“Your work is not your job or your career. Your work is what you create. And what you create is what sets you apart and is the unique contribution that is your legacy.” – Joy Spencer
Joy Spencer is a coach, speaker, and organizational development consultant who works with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations. She hosts the podcast Reframe to Create, and is the founder of Joy Spencer coaching, where she helps leaders sharpen the most important instrument they have for fostering change and developing teams—their own personal development and transformational growth through the art of storytelling.
Joy’s passion for storytelling is to ultimately help people see themselves differently so that they can reframe their understanding of success away from a focus on being productive to a new commitment to being creators who continuously use their gifts to create beautiful things and experiences they can offer in service.
Topics we cover:
- Why your job does not define you! And why your potential to build a meaningful body of work isn’t dependent on your job.
- Why having to “pay the bills” shouldn’t stop you from doing the work that really matters to you.
- The benefit of serving fewer people, and why having a small audience shouldn’t stop you.
- The problems with productivity culture, and how to opt-out of it.
- Why the process of making something is just as valuable as the product, and how to “fall back in love” with the process of making things.
- Why you should embrace being a rebel, or being seen as “weird” or different as you eschew productivity norms.
- The art of the reframe, and a new way to think about parameters and limitations.
- How to reorient your life around the things that light you up.
- Plus, quick tips to help you make time for your creative practice and meaningful work — even if you have a busy schedule and minimal time or energy
For more, find Joy at reframetocreate.com
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This episode is a bit of a departure from our usual programming. In this episode, Cam shares some reflections on the passing of their uncle, and what they learned from him.
If you’re in the mood for some introspection, or you’re seeking a bit of perspective on what matters most in your life, have a listen.
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If you’re trying to market a product or service, chances are at some point you’ve wondered:
- How do I get people to buy from me?
- Which words will sell?
- How can I write in a way that gets people to take action?
- How can I write sales copy that works, but isn’t sleazy or slimy?
Or even
- How can I write effective sales copy without losing my authenticity (and feeling like a slime bag?)
In this episode, copywriter Zak Columber takes the mystery out of copywriting.
Zak Columber helps online business owners earn more revenue through systematic customer research, well-crafted direct response copywriting, and authentic storytelling. His work as a marketing strategist and copywriter has driven over $6.8 million dollars in revenue to date.
In this episode, Zak reveals some of his best copywriting secrets — minus the mystery, pretentiousness, and scammy vibes that you might get from other marketers.
We cover:
- How to inspire your audience to take action and buy from you, without resorting to sleazy tactics or making people feel worse about themselves
- How to build trust with your audience
- Why customer research is so important, and how to do it. (Hint: Zak offers a bunch of specific questions you can ask when talking to customers — take notes!)
- Zak’s #1 way to improve your marketing overall
- Why copywriters can help — or massively mess up your business, and what you should know before hiring someone
- The importance of active listening, and how it can set you apart from 95% of other marketers
- A simple template for writing subject lines that will get people to open your emails.
- Why marketing does not equal social media, and what you should do if your business relies heavily on social
- How to connect with your audience AND make room for your own unique personality and style. (Yes, authenticity matters, even in marketing!)
And when you’re done listening, don’t forget to grab the customer research bonus resources Zak mentions.
Get them here: https://zakcolumber.com/blog/research-into-revenue-1
And here: https://zakcolumber.com/blog/research-into-revenue-2
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If you’re a coach, soloist, or small business owner, communicating your ideas is essential.
But how do you make storytelling a part of your regular life and business?
How do you tell stories that are meaningful and interesting to both you, and the people you serve?
And, what do you do when you make a mistake or your work is misinterpreted in some way?
In this episode, I explore all of this and more with my guest, Jason Leenaarts.
Jason is the owner of Revolution Fitness & Therapy, a semi-private personal training studio in Northeast Ohio. He's an MNU certified nutritionist, author of two books available on Amazon and former host of the Revolutionary You podcast.
Jason is an avid — and consistent — communicator, having maintained his blog for years, releasing weekly podcast episodes for six years before retiring his podcast, posting social content daily, and publishing two books. Through it all, he is honest and open about his own struggles including his past experiences with drug addiction, as well as the messiness and challenges of everyday life.
If you want to bring more authenticity and personal storytelling into your brand and business communications, be more consistent with your writing, and navigate mistakes and pushback from others, check out this episode.
We cover:
- Why Jason chooses to speak openly about his experiences with drug addiction and his “colorful” past, and how that has impacted his business and his ability to help people
- How to balance the personal vs the professional when it comes to storytelling. (And why your “what the hell, I’m just gonna write about the thing I care about” moments can be the most fruitful.)
- How to write about stuff that interests you while also serving the needs and interests of your audience.
- How Jason put out a podcast every week for 6 years — what he learned from it, and why he decided it was time to quit.
- What happens when your content bombs and people misinterpret or just plain hate what you’ve said — and how to recover.
- Jason’s method for responding to criticism and how to use it to make your work better.
- How to balance the need to ship your work with the value of putting out rigorous and intentional work.
- What a regular writing practice can look like, and how to make time for it.
- Why NOW is the time to put your ideas, your wisdom, your story out into the world — and exactly why it matters so much.
For more, check out Jason at jasonleenaarts.com, on Instagram at @jasonleenaarts, or on Facebook at @jason.leenaarts
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Want to get back into the groove with your writing?
Struggling to get unstuck and establish a consistent writing routine?
Been meaning to start writing and publishing but having trouble getting started?
Keep “falling off the wagon” with your writing or creative work?
In this “Coaching with Cam” episode, Cam walks you through 6 tips to establish a writing routine that works for you.
Along the way, Cam provides some extra hints and insights into a successful writing process, including:
Why it’s so important to “put yourself on the hook”How to keep your writing routine realistic and sustainableWhy typical ideas about “getting inspired” could be holding you back, and a useful alternative to help you keep writing even when you don’t feel motivatedWhy writing and idea generation are two separate activities, and what that means for your writing process.How you can plan ahead of time AND take advantage of random good ideas.One of the most underrated storytelling skills — and how you can start developing it today.How to customize your writing routine for your own preferences. -
At a young age, we’re asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?”
But what if your answer to that question doesn’t fit one of the usual “boxes” we’re offered?
What if you want to leave your mark on the world in your own, unique way?
What if you want to design your own career and life path for yourself? And what if the crafting and designing… never really ends?
If you’ve ever wondered about how to design your own career (and life) for yourself, and leave your mark on your industry or field, Scott Livingston has some insight to share.
Scott Livingston is an athletic therapist, master performance coach, and reconditioning professional. With 35+ years of practice in the human performance industry working in every conceivable performance environment, Scott has trained and reconditioned college, Olympic and professional athletes from just about every imaginable sport.
(For the hockey fans: Scott’s career experience included eleven seasons in the NHL as an athletic therapist and strength and conditioning coach with the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and New York Islanders.)
These days, Scott is co-founder of Reconditioning HQ, and host of the Leave Your Mark podcast, where he explores people’s life journeys.
Notably, Scott crafted his own career from the ground-up. He didn’t take a “regular” job, nor did he work his way up the ladder. At each career step, he thought about how he could craft a role that would allow him to contribute in his own unique way.
In this conversation we explore how Scott (aka Scotty) got to where he is today, some of the ups and downs of his journey, and some of the things he’s learned through his travels.
Topics and ideas we explore:
- It is your picture to paint: The pros and cons of creating a new role or career path for yourself that doesn’t exist yet.
- Getting comfortable with “slow painting”: Why making big industry changes can be possible, but it might take more time than you think.
- How to do more of what brings you joy: How to identify the things you really love and start to do more of them (even when your current life is built around obligation and responsibility to others.)
- The power of inner storytelling: The ways our inner narratives can help or hinder us, and how to start to examine and expand them.
- The value of self-reflection and introspection: Why it’s necessary to look inwards if you want to make an impact.
- How to use neuroscience to your advantage in personal growth — and why you need an accountability practice to change.
- Why it’s worth asking people about their lives (not just their expertise): How Scotty fulfilled a lifelong dream of broadcasting through his podcast, and his approach to exploring real life stories on his podcast.
- The truth about career growth and arriving at your “destination”: Scotty’s biggest life revelation from looking back on his career.
When you’re done listening, learn more about Scott by visiting www.ReconditioningHQ.com
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Imagine finding out that someone you loved lived a double life…keeping a secret the entire family knew nothing about until after they died.
Secrets, especially those born out of shame, can make us feel small and hidden. They can have dangerous consequences, not just personally, but also socially and culturally.
On the other hand, bringing those secrets to light can be profoundly enlightening, powerful, and maybe even spark social change.
On today’s episode of the Storytelling with Heart podcast, we explore both the impact of secret-keeping and the potential of storytelling, with journalist and debut novelist, Sasha Vasilyuk.
Sasha Vasilyuk is a journalist and author of the new novel, Your Presence is Mandatory, which spans between World War II and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sasha has an MA in journalism from New York University and her nonfiction has been published in the New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, CNN, Time magazine and more.
Sasha grew up between Ukraine and Russia before immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 13. In 2007, after her grandfather’s death, Sasha’s grandmother discovered in his papers a confession letter addressed to the KGB, revealing a history previously buried. Loosely inspired by her grandfather’s story, the novel explores the multi-generational impact of not only war and trauma, but also secrets and stigma.
In this episode of the Storytelling with Heart podcast, we explore Sasha’s fascinating family story, as well as broader themes such as:
– The value of fiction writing and how it can be used to explore nuanced and difficult subjects.
– The personal and social risk of internalized shame – how storytelling, or the lack thereof, can shape cultural narratives as well as causing personal harm.
– How to navigate the muddy waters of sharing complicated stories with our children and young people.
– The challenge of sharing sensitive or vulnerable stories, and how to decide when it’s worth it to share the truth (or not).
– Why it’s worth exploring family histories, regardless of whether you want to publish them.
– Plus, tips for memoir and creative nonfiction writing!
When you’re done listening, check out Your Presence is Mandatory here: www.sashavasilyuk.com/your-presence-is-mandatory.
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Sometimes, the darkest and most discomfiting moments of our lives can result in our best art, our finest work, or our most powerful stories.
Carla Patullo is living proof; and the Grammy she won this year backs it up.
Carla Patullo is a renowned film composer and multi-instrumentalist, who secured her first GRAMMY® win at the 66th Annual GRAMMY® Awards this year for "SO SHE HOWLS," in the category of Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album.
“SO SHE HOWLS,” was conceived during Carla’s battle with breast cancer, and it blends howling vocals, orchestral swells, and electronic pulses to create a mesmerizing journey from grief and fear to inspiration and healing.
In addition to composing and performing, Carla is a prolific songwriter and has written over 100 songs with placements on film and TV shows, and she has written scores for over 30 films.
In this episode of Storytelling with Heart, Carla explores her process for telling stories through music and sound, and she shares how she turned her most heart wrenching moments into a Grammy-winning — yet very raw and real — record.
Themes we explore:
– How creating art can be a powerful outlet when dealing with difficult things, and why sharing your personal stories can be deeply healing
– The importance of just “letting it out” and not judging the work/art too much in the early stages of the process
– The value of keeping things raw, real, and human – and why it might even be a good idea to leave in some mistakes and imperfections
– How to think like a documentarian when going through a difficult time in your life, and why it might be worth capturing your thoughts and feelings along the way
– How to maintain your own artistic voice even when working for or with other people, clients, etc.
– The value of making time for your own creative practice (even if creative work is part of your job.)
– Why you should go ahead and make the thing you want to make rather than waiting for the perfect time. But also: the danger of false urgency and why it’s also a good idea to let things take the time they need to unfold.
Check out SO SHE HOWLS at https://www.carlapatullo.com/howls-preview
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Do you want to inspire and motivate people? Want to build a community, or rally people around your cause? Need to get buy-in (and potentially funding) for your idea, mission, or organization?
If so, this episode is a must-listen, featuring Sandy Dang.
Sandy Dang is a social entrepreneur, leadership trainer, community organizer, and management consultant. She is the Co-founder and Principal of Co-lnnovate Consulting, a company that provides leadership training, capacity building, and strategic planning to companies, foundations, and nonprofits.
Born in Hanoi, Sandy left Vietnam when she was ten years old. After living in rural China and Hong Kong refugee camps, Sandy resettled in the United States at the age of thirteen.
Sandy went from a childhood without books and very limited education, to being the only kid who didn’t speak English in her school, to becoming an internationally recognized speaker, leader, educator, and master storyteller. Most of all, Sandy has used her experiences and stories to empower others.
For more than a decade, she served as Founder and Executive Director of Asian American Leadership, Empowerment, and Development (AALED) an organization that supports refugee families through a broad array of educational and social services. Sandy was also appointed by President Obama to serve as Executive Director of the Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF).
These days, Sandy teaches leaders — especially community organizers, and founders of mission-driven organizations — how to use storytelling to enhance their leadership capacity, and inspire and motivate others. She serves people all over the world, and works in both the US and Asia, including Vietnam and Thailand.
In this episode, you’ll hear Sandy’s inspiring story, and gain all kinds of useful intel about powerful, purposeful storytelling. Themes we explore:
– Storytelling as a survival tool: Sandy details how she used storytelling to get support, gather resources, build community, and navigate life in the US (even when she was just learning to speak English)
– Using your story to help others: Sandy shares how she used her story to build her non-profit, going from $15,000 to over $1.7 million dollars in its annual budget
– The truth: Why the heart of storytelling is truth-telling, and how honesty and authenticity are essential to build connection, community, and support
– The healing power of storytelling: Why telling your story might be one of the most healing and important things you can do for yourself, and for others
– The power of public narrative: How to translate your lived experience into a story that demonstrates your values and makes people feel inspired and motivated to join your cause
– Taking control of your own story: Why leaders need to share stories about themselves; how to use your story to build trust; and the problem with letting other people decide your story for you
– The three stories all leaders must have in their arsenal — plus, Sandy’s process for putting the stories together into a cohesive narrative.
– “This will only work in the US, not here”: How to adapt the concepts of personal storytelling for a more community-oriented mindset, and how to work around concerns about humility and bragging
– Tips for trainers, coaches, facilitators, and leaders: Sandy distills her advice into her #1 takeaway.
Practical advice, heartfelt insight, and an inspiring and uplifting story…this episode has it all.
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How do you know if you’re becoming a better writer?
What kinds of things should you focus on to improve your writing skills?
And for that matter, should you even bother trying to improve? Why not just take shortcuts?
If you’re a thought leader (or you want to be), or just someone who wants to express their thoughts and ideas more effectively, you’ve come to the right place.
Communicating effectively is a MUST to get your ideas across and make an impact. But it’s so much more than that. Strengthening your writing skills can be immensely satisfying—especially when you can observe (and many even celebrate) your progress.
In this “Coaching with Cam” episode of the Storytelling with Heart podcast, Camille explores:
- The value of improving in the first place…why sucking at a thing and being a beginner is awesome, and why it’s worth putting in the work to improve your skills
- Why the skill of writing *still matters*, and why it’s worth fighting for, even if you use other services or experts (like me!) to help you do it better
- How to avoid the danger of “de-skilling” yourself — and keep building your skills (rather than eroding them)
- Why you shouldn’t rely entirely on audience feedback to know whether your writing is improving
- Top 10 signs your writing is improving…some signs and signals that indicate your work is getting better (regardless of audience response!)
Along the way, you’ll get some great hints and tips about how to improve your writing too!
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Communications — particularly professional, technical, and educational materials — can easily become boring, unrelatable, or stiff.
How do you write, speak, and educate in ways that other people will actually enjoy?
And, how do you make the process more meaningful, engaging, and interesting for yourself?
These are the kinds of questions I explore with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon.
Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon is an expert coach, communicator, and thought leader in the fitness and health industry. She has more than 20 years in fitness and health coaching under her belt, and 10 years of university teaching and course direction.
Krista is currently the Product Director at Simple, a nutrition app with global reach. Previously she served as Director of Curriculum at Precision Nutrition, leading the development of the PN Academy and PN Certifications.
She is the author of several books and co-author of textbooks, many of which we worked on together, plus she has an extensive portfolio of academic publications, book chapters, articles, and reports, not to mention own self-published book Why Me Want Eat.
Before working with Precision Nutrition, Krista was a researcher and faculty member at York University in Toronto. In the mid-1990s, her website Stumptuous.com was one of the first to promote women's weight training, and since then she's focused on helping people make meaningful change. She has lectured and taught internationally across North America as well as in the UK, Ireland, China, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Krista is undoubtedly a professional communicator, but she has also built her career around making her communications relatable, playful, interesting, and fun (even funny) — even when they cover technical, educational, and/or “serious” material.
In our conversation, I dig into Krista’s process, sifting through her childhood experiences, her personal beliefs and habits, and some of the methods she uses in her own life and work as both a coach and communicator.
Through our conversation, we explore how we can all communicate better by employing humor, empathy, curiosity, experimentation, collaboration, play, and getting out of our own boxes.
We cover:
→ The value of letting your freak flag fly.
→ Why empathy is non-negotiable for all communicators, and how to cultivate it.
→ Why interest, curiosity, and skill are such a powerful combination, and how to nurture them.
→ The danger of waiting for someone else to give you permission to create your thing.
→ Where good ideas ACTUALLY come from, and the problem with “The Great Man” theory.
→ The role of practice, rigor, feedback, experimentation, and collaboration in developing and refining your ideas and knowledge… and why you should never try to develop good ideas in isolation.
→ How to get out of your own box or comfort zone, and why you should seek out unfamiliar and deeply uncomfortable experiences.
→ The role of play in communications and creative work, and some unusual ways to make your work more playful.
→ The difference between Creator Brain vs Editor Brain, and why (and how) you need to put the Creator Brain in the driver’s seat.
→ Plus, a fun assignment to challenge writer’s block.
Follow Krista on Instagram (@stumptuous) on Facebook (www.facebook.com/coach.krista.scottdixon) or Linkedin.
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Life can throw some pretty big stuff at us. If we’re lucky, we live to tell the tale. Then the question becomes: how do we tell that tale?
How do we turn our most challenging experiences into meaningful stories that will help other people?
For some inspiration on this subject, look no further than Jennifer Broxterman, RD.
Jennifer Broxterman is a Registered Dietitian and founder of both NutritionRx (her private practice) and PROSPER Nutrition Coaching, a world-class nutrition certification for gym owners and coaches.
She is also a stage 3 ovarian cancer survivor who was given less than an 8% chance of living to 5 years.
Five years later, Jen is healthy, thriving, and actively sharing her story. Her journey—spanning years of undiagnosed symptoms, a terrifying prognosis, a difficult surgery, and a remarkable recovery—is emotional, challenging, and ultimately inspiring.
This episode is a bit of a departure from my usual format; as you’ll hear, most of this episode is Jen telling her own story.
There’s lots to learn, simply by listening to Jen and hearing how she walks us through the chain of events that turned her life upside down. Her story is not only inspiring and powerful to listen to, it’s also a useful example of how to tell a personal story.
That said, we do dig into some details about the storytelling process including:
→ The importance of personally processing traumatic events before sharing your story publicly, and why this will make the whole storytelling process easier and less emotionally exhausting.
→ The mindset tools Jen used to not only make it through her most difficult moments but also to help her process and share them with others.
→ Why it’s worth considering the big idea you want to leave behind in the world.
→ The value of building your communications around the needs and interests of your audience. (Plus, a simple principle to ensure you’re communicating clearly and effectively for your audience.)
→ How to share the “messy guts” of your story while it’s still happening. (Here, Jen provides her thoughts on social media, why she chose to share the details of her journey publicly, and what happened as a result.)
→ And finally, how to use your story to help other people… and why podcasts might be a great place to start.
To access the free tools and materials Jen referenced on this call, check out https://www.prospernutritioncoaching.com/freebies, or find Jen on Instagram at @prosper_nc and @nutrition_rx
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Chandra Crawford is a high-energy seasoned speaker, an Olympic Gold Medalist and 3 x Olympian in Cross Country Skiing born and raised in Canmore, Alberta, Canada.
After retiring from ski racing in 2014, Chandra completed her MBA at the University of Calgary, got married, continued to lead the national charity she founded in 2005 ("Fast and Female") and had 4 kids.
Chandra’s purpose is to share her high-vibe energy and growth mindset to help people turn their challenges into opportunities. Her speaking topics include Beating Burnout, Excellence, Resiliency, Positive Rivalries and Mental Health as well as custom topics.
With great vulnerability and humility, Chandra shares not only stories of her Olympic win in 2006 but also the lows of her life such as the loss of her younger brother to addictions and her own struggles with eating disorders – all in service of connecting with her audience.
In this episode, we explore what it really takes to overcome your inner critic, embrace vulnerability, and show the real you. (And why it’s absolutely worth doing.)
Topics we cover:
→ How to handle your inner critic – Chandra shares the challenges she’s faced with her inner critic throughout her life, walks us through the mental performance strategies she used to outwit her inner critic while training for the Olympics, AND explains how she deals with her inner critic throughout the course of her daily life.
→ How self-compassion changed Chandra’s life, why it’s ideal for high-achievers, and why she really wants you to give it a try. (Plus, a super simple way to practice it.)
→ How Chandra learned to “take it easy on the gold medal stories” and lean into the relatable details of her life that make a bigger impact with audiences.
→ How challenging it can feel to “put yourself out there” and give keynotes, create courses, or share your story – but why it’s totally worth it. (Plus: how Chandra once “chickened out” but ultimately overcame her fear of telling her most difficult stories.)
Towards the end of the interview (46:57) Chandra turns the tables on Camille and seeks her advice on storytelling and speechwriting. We cover:
- How to make the audience the hero of your story
- The narrative arc and why your audience is going on a journey with you
- Why you shouldn’t get too worried about doing things “right” and should embrace the process instead.
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Storytelling and effective leadership go hand-in-hand. If you’re still on the fence about that — or you’re wondering how to tell the perfect story — listen to this episode.
Karen Eber is an author, international leadership consultant, professional storyteller, and keynote speaker. Her talk on TED.com: "How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders", has almost 2 million views. As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen helps Fortune 500 companies build leaders, teams, and culture one story at a time.
Karen is also the author of the book THE PERFECT STORY: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire.
In this episode we discuss why leaders and professionals should take the time to tell stories and improve their storytelling skills. Plus, we dive into common questions and challenges that many leaders and communicators face, and explore how anyone can level-up their storytelling skills to make a bigger, better impact.
Topics we cover include:
→ What you should know if you think you’re not a good storyteller: Karen offers inside knowledge, hope, and practical tips if you aren’t good at storytelling (yet).
→ How to navigate the personal, the professional, and the private when it comes to storytelling. And how to bring enough vulnerability into your storytelling without revealing “too much”.
→ The difference between David Bowie and Sting, and an easy way to connect better with your audience. (Hint: share more than just the songs.)
→ How to get started when you don’t know who your audience is.
→ Tips on public speaking for introverts – how to manage your energy and wellbeing when you’re in the spotlight.
→ Communicating data – why you need storytelling when sharing data, and why storytelling is more than just data visualization.
→ When you shouldn’t tell a story; when being straight up and to the point is more effective.
→ How to handle your fear of disappointing others or not being good enough, and a simple way to move forward if you’re afraid of falling short.
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The term “thought leadership” isn’t new, but it feels more like a buzzword than ever.
What does thought leadership actually involve? How do you become recognized and respected as a true thought leader in your space?
And how do you ensure your efforts actually make a difference, so you’re not just wasting your time?
In this “Coaching with Cam” episode, Camille breaks down the two essential elements of thought leadership: both the thoughts, and the leadership.
Then, she walks you through a series of thoughtful questions that will help you build an effective strategy for your thought leadership communications.
By exploring these foundational considerations you’ll ultimately save time and, more importantly, achieve better, more meaningful results from your communications.
Grab a pen because this episode is more like a mini-workshop than a podcast. Make notes as you listen and you’ll be well on your way to developing your own thought leadership strategy — or upgrading your current approach.
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It’s easy to get stuck in the same-old, same-old.
If you’re like many people these days, you might feel like you have to put your own creative, playful leanings aside for the sake of business or all the responsibilities of adult life.
Maybe somewhere along the way, you put your passion projects on the shelf. Or you started playing within your comfort zone, just doing things you’re good at, rather than branching out and trying something new.
If any of this rings true for you — or if you simply want a dose of creative inspiration — check out today’s podcast episode.
Fair warning, this episode is a bit unusual: rather than a traditional interview, it brings together a group of old friends who explore the lessons they learned from the ‘90s hardcore punk scene.
What can a niche subculture (and a group of aging punks) teach us? Turns out, quite a bit.
While also covering a bit of ‘90s nostalgia (big pants! Mix tapes!), Camille and her friends explore topics like:
The power of community and collaboration, and why it’s often better to build something together rather than entirely solo.Why the “if you build it, they will come” approach is often true; you might be surprised who shows up to support you if you put yourself out there.Inclusivity, and how to make a community feel more inviting. (Including prompts to help newbies feel included.)A great mantra and approach for starting anything new. (And how one person used it to turn their attic crawl space into an actual B&B with virtually no resources… well before Airbnb was a thing.)Why centering your life and work around your values can give you motivation and purposefulness (and how to avoid “teenage aimlessness” at any age.)Why DIY and amateur culture are so powerful; why you should embrace the things you suck and why you shouldn’t feel pressure to monetize something you love if you don’t want to.The magic that can happen when you find “your people” and choose to spend your time with people you genuinely love.(Plus, the proper length for any mixtape!)
In this episode, you’ll hear from host Camille DePutter, along with Colleen Burgess, Megan DePutter, Paul Hammond, Lukas Neville, Matt Nish-Lapidus, and Kim Walters.
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Do you ever wish you could wave a magic wand and get other people to change?
Dr. Rachel Miller did.
She initially got into medicine to help people, but wound up feeling frustrated by the lack of leadership training and skill development within the healthcare industry.
One day, from within her bathroom with the shower running, Rachel had a realization: maybe she could be the change she was looking for.
Today, Dr. Rachel Miller, a distinguished board-certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist, expertly combines her medical expertise with her passion for leadership development.
As a Certified Executive Coach and author of “How to Succeed as a Healthcare Leader,” Dr. Miller is dedicated to empowering healthcare leaders to drive meaningful change within their organizations and their private practices. She offers transformative guidance to physician executives and front-line leaders through her company, Pocket Bridges. And, she has an award-nominated podcast, Life, Love, and Leadership for Physicians, where she shares her expertise and interviews experts, including myself.
In this podcast, Rachel and I explore how you can positively channel your frustration into impact. We explore how you can positively influence and impact the people around you, including this nugget of wisdom: start with yourself.
In our discussion, Rachel comments on the American healthcare system, but there’s wide applicability here for anyone who wants to be a better leader or effect change around them.
We explore:
Why “start with yourself” is always good advice when you want to create change – and why understanding *yourself* makes understanding *other people* easierWhy personal development will also help you with professional development (and vice versa)The problem with “all or nothing” thinking and other common blindspots, plus how to shift your brain to explore more creative possibilitiesWhy human connection and trust is at the heart of impactful leadershipTips for building stronger connections and trust in a virtual or hybrid work environmentHow thought leadership can help you channel your frustration into something positive and make a difference. (Hint: If you’re frustrated and want to foster change in your business or industry, this is a great place to start.)^ This part of the interview is my favourite bit of the show, by the way! If you’re frustrated AF right now, tune in around 39:00 and you’ll get right to the part where we talk about how expressing yourself (through things like writing or podcasting) can help you turn your frustration into something productive and meaningful.
When you’re done listening, check Rachel out at wwwpocketbridges.com. You can also find her on LinkedIn – Linkedin.com/in/rachelmillermd – and Instagram as @drrachelmillermd
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Do you want to become a more impactful leader, while staying true to your values, your vision, and yourself?
Be sure to check out this interview with Jayson Krause.
Jayson Krause is a leadership strategist, executive coach, award-winning author, speaker, and the founder of Level 52. He works with leaders running billion-dollar businesses from Singapore to Silicon Valley, helping them to develop strong cultures of innovation and meaningful leadership.
Before his career in leadership and coaching, Jayson won four national championships as a Canadian bobsleigh athlete. Much of what Jayson learned about growth and development as a high-performance athlete shapes the work and methodology of Level 52 today through an award-winning framework he developed called The Science Behind Success™.
In this episode, we unpack ALLLLLL the business and leadership buzzwords, examining topics like:
Employee engagement (and why employees are becoming more disengaged even while companies are spending more money than ever on employee engagement.)Leadership coaching (and why we should use it as preventative medicine rather than a tool reserved for crises and disasters.)Authenticity (and why leaders need to earn the right to be authentic)Culture (and why it does matter how brilliant you and your people are if your culture sucks)Relationships (and why leaders need to actively engineer integrous relationships)Goal setting (including how to approach it in a way that is more inspiring and engagingCollaboration (and how to ask questions so you foster collaboration and input, rather than getting shut down) Empathy (and how to ‘get in the heads’ of your audience so they actually care about what you have to say)Feedback (and the value of 360 reviews, plus why negative feedback is probably the best, most useful feedback you’ll ever get.)Plus, the everlasting question…
If a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound? ← Yes, Jayson actually provides an answer to this… 😂 And it’s a really valuable message for leaders!When you’re done listening, be sure to learn more about Jayson and Level52 at www.level52.ca
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Have ever thought that if you just put your head down and do great work, eventually you’ll be recognized for your talents?
Have you ever felt squeamish about marketing, self-promotion, or talking about yourself?
Do you want to get more recognition, more opportunities, and more influence – but you don’t want to spend more time on social media or just “add to the noise”?
Enter Lisa Bragg.
Lisa Bragg is an author, speaker and advisor who helps leaders navigate savvy self-promotion that is authentic and gets results.
She helps high-achievers of all sorts be seen, heard, and share their value with the world. Lisa then takes it a step further to show leaders how to help less visible people on their teams to do the same.
Lisa’s book, Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion, launched as a best seller in May 2023. Bragging Rights is based on insights from Lisa’s career as an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and consultant, as well as an extensive international research study on bragging and self-promotion.
In this episode, we explore how leaders can embrace purposeful self-promotion to make a bigger impact while staying true to themselves.
Topics we cover:
Why we all need to feel seen and heard, no matter who we are or what we do. Common myths (like, “if you’re good enough, people will eventually recognize / reward you”) and why these are false.The difference between purposeful self-promotion and narcissistic megaphone-ing.Why self promotion does not require social media!Easy, everyday, non-gross tips for getting more attention and promoting yourself.The importance of developing your own point of view, and what you want to be known for.Why you don’t need to keep re-inventing stories or making new content… and why you should re-tell your signature stories again and againThe value of a professional brand – why you should have one, regardless of your role, and how to get started.Why you DO deserve credit for your work, even in a team situation, and a key phrase you can use to help other people see your value.How leaders can (and should!) help others advocate for themselves.Don’t miss this energizing and inspiring episode!
And, when you’re done, check out this FREE tool Lisa offers exclusively for podcast listeners: https://www.lisabragg.com/listener-love
Be sure to find Lisa at www.lisabragg.com, and follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Visa fler
