David JP Phillips holds the world's most-viewed TEDx Talks on storytelling with almost 10 million views among his three talks. His popularity comes from his unique scientific but still entertaining perspective on all his subjects within communication, self-leadership, and "Death by Powerpoint." In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, David discusses the parts of the brain that are impacted most by stories, how to use them to make yourself a better communicator, and why the most important...

Patrice Poltzer is a Gracie-award-winning journalist and former TODAY Show producer who parlayed her media and storytelling expertise into forming Patrice Poltzer Creative in 2016, a New-York based video storytelling agency. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Patrice shows how big brands try to emulate small businesses and why small businesses should realize that and focus on the long game instead of viral hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Cornelius is an entrepreneur who focuses on the acquisition, building, management & sales of digital assets, the owner of Web Asset Group, LLC, and the host of the Master Yourself Podcast. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Robbie tells the story of how he changed his mindset to take control of his life and career and the systems he uses daily to execute the tasks that allow him to continue to master his mind and make money online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Steven Pressfield is an American author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays. He's documented his 27-year journey to becoming a published author in his latest book Gov't Cheese as a way to inspire young authors, artists, and entrepreneurs to keep pursuing their dreams and overcoming the Resistance. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Steve discusses the power of mentors along one's road to success and how each one of his (even those that were unaware of their mentorship to...

Dan Manning is a 25-yr veteran of the United States Air Force who first sharpened his storytelling skills as a fighter pilot, working at the US headquarters in Qatar, and running the air operations against Isis. Even though the problems he was helping solve were global political conflicts, the approach to solving them were the same as with your brand storytelling... communication. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Dan explains the marketing problems startup founders, coaches, and...

Jake McNeill is a personal brand strategy consultant for multipotentialites, which is to say he helps introverted rebels grow their audiences and have an impact without all the BS. For 25+ years, he used strategic plays to gain a competitive advantage for Popstars, Rockstars, Superstars DJs and now Founders and CEOs. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Jake explains the problems that multipotentialites face, how to break the patterns they're stuck in, and eventually use their...

Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, podcaster, co-founder of Speak Up, and a 53-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 7-time Moth GrandSLAM champion. Many might think he's just an over-achiever, but as he proves in his new book, Someday is Today, it really just comes down to time management. And we all have the same amount of time each day. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Matthew gives you all his tips and tricks to making the most out of each minute and moving the...

Alana Marie is a documentary filmmaker, digital content creator and digital content coach. She helps content creators get out of their own way and move from ideation to execution. She is passionate about various creative pursuits and has found a way to pursue them all, while simultaneously growing her personal brand. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Alana shares how she continues to find non-traditional paths to make her creative passions transform into revenue generators. Hosted on...

Your personal life is full of stories that can and will impact your business. Mark Carpenter is a trainer, consultant, speaker, and the co-author of the bestselling book, Master Storytelling. With a background in corporate marketing and PR, he helps businesses turn boring meetings into inspiring, memorable, motivating experiences. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Mark helps us understand how to find those meaningful experiences within your own life and use them to teach, lead, and...

Your brain has a magical power to influence everything you think, do, feel, experience, and create. Jocelyn Brady is a certified Brain Coach (NeuroLeadership Institute), Tiny Habits® Coach, trainer, speaker, and the owner of Scribe Story Studios and she helps you master that magical power inside your brain. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Jocelyn shows you how to recognize those bad habits and rewrite your brain stories so you can "create better sh*t." Hosted on Acast. See...

Brian ("B.A.") Sheppard is a TikTok creator, motivational speaker, and a "coach with a natural approach." He lives and works on a farm, where he uses his horses and other animals, as well as tasks and chores around the property for metaphors on how people can strengthen their relationships—with themselves and with those they care about. He is passionate about helping the youth find their "area of influence" by connecting their inner hopes and dreams to his lived and learned experiences. In...

Gabrielle Dolan is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, educator, and author. While working in a senior leadership role at National Australia Bank, she realized the power of storytelling in effective business communication. Now she is a best-selling author and leads storytelling workshops for some of the biggest global brands. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Gabrielle breaks down the dos and don'ts of business storytelling and communication. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated...

Christopher Ward, Jr., is a heart-centered storyteller and brand strategist. He works with personal brands and businesses to help them understand what makes them stand out in their respective fields, industries, and positions, and then communicate that to their audiences through stories. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Chris explains how to find your brand voice and use storytelling to eliminate all competition in your business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

Graham D. Brown helps corporate leaders find their authentic voice through creating their own podcasts and speaking on other people's podcasts. He is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and the founder of Pikkal and Co., an agency that produces corporate podcasts. Graham has hosted, guested on, and produced over 2,000 podcast episodes since 2014. In this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Graham explains how to find your unique brand voice and make your podcast exciting and engaging for your ideal...

After Stephen sold the tech company he grew to 2.6 million/year, he looked back and knew it could have been done even faster. He got clear on the simple actions that generated revenue and learned everything he could about marketing, video, and social. Now, Stephen G. Pope is the founder and CEO of SGP Labs, a marketing strategy and media company that helps entrepreneurs grow fast by avoiding all the trial and error. On this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Stephen explains how to keep your...

On this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Rain sits down with Nancy Duarte, a communication expert whose firm, Duarte, Inc., is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture. As a persuasion expert, she cracked the code for effectively incorporating story patterns into business communications. She’s written six best-selling books, five of which have won awards. Nancy and Rain do an emotional deep dive into the secret power that all great stories...

The Storytelling Lab is BACK! After a six-month hiatus, the show returns with Season 8 which includes the best storytelling voices on the internet and on the planet for that matter! This first episode will start simple with a foolproof formula that you can follow to create any successful story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Announcement, storytellers! This episode featuring social media coach and speaker, Kyle Draper, will conclude the whirlwind that has been season 7. On this season finale episode, Kyle takes us through his many lives from working in ministry, to being a roofer, to now being a successful coach and speaker. Kyle teaches us why focusing on creating genuine connections with your existing audience fosters career longevity. Tune in for this jam-packed episode and... GO COWBOYS! See...

Welcome back, storytellers! We know it's been a hot minute since we've uploaded an episode, and that's because we've been hard at work creating a very special project for all of you. On November 23rd, Rain's book Six Second Stories: Maximize Your Impact in Minimal Time with Video Storytelling will be available to order! However, it is available TODAY to pre-order for only 99 cents! We are thrilled to finally be able to share this project with you and look forward to getting back to our...

On this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Rain sits down with Joy Spencer, Organizational Development Consultant at Navy Federal Credit Union, professional leadership coach, and the host of the Reframe to Create. Joy shares with Rain the remarkable ways she's brought storytelling to her corporate world and how it's made a significant positive impact in the workplace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As you may have heard, we took a couple weeks off from The Storytelling Lab to deal with some personal matters, but we're back this week with a very important episode. On this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Rain dives into the importance of sharing your story on live video and his top 5 tips for keeping it authentic and interesting. Tune in for some key pointers on how live video can amplify your reach! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Rain sits down with Gerry Sandusky (yes, that's Gerry with a 'G'), voice of the Baltimore Ravens and business coach. Gerry is an expert at teaching business leaders how to communicate with their audience in an effective and emotionally impactful way. Tune in for some fantastic tips about how to take control of your narrative and become an excellent communicator. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Rain gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming Six Second Stories: Maximize Your Impact in Minimal Time with Video Storytelling. He tells us about the various options for video storytelling and provides guidelines depending on the type of video and the platform you use. This episode is perfect for anyone who's looking to expand their marketing strategy and wants to learn how using video can transform your business! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...

On this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Rain catches up with his pal Larry Long Jr., an exuberant speaker, sales coach, and self-made business man. Larry is guaranteed to make your ears perk up as he gives us some invaluable pieces of advice from his career transition journey to a full-time speaker. Tune in for an episode that will leave you smiling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Storytelling Lab, Rain dives into his journey of becoming a professional speaker. He goes into how to start your speaking career, tips for finding and getting in front of your audience, and concrete financial goals you should have for yourself. If you've ever thought about starting a public speaking career, this episode is for you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.