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The Storypowers PodcastHow to Write A Great Keynote Speech (BONUS: Listen to one of my recent talks in full!)Episode 118. What is a keynote? How do you differentiate it from other presentations? How do you write one?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
This is a solo episode, where I share a an easy structure for writing a keynote speech, breakdown a recent keynotes and then you can actually listen to the talk in full!
To get the structure worksheet, drop me an...
2023-06-1233 minThe Storypowers PodcastFire Up Your Presentations with StorytellingEpisode 117. What's an easy way to put a presentation together? What do you do first? What steps come after? And how do you include storytelling?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
This is a solo episode, where I share a simple structure you can use to improve your presentations and include storytelling.
To get the structure worksheet, drop me an email at francisco at...
2023-05-2918 min
The Storypowers PodcastIncrease Your Impact and Do More Good with Allison KooserHow do the best non-profits tell stories? What are the biggest mistakes you can make when trying to raise money for a cause? Why do sob stories don't work?
96. Increase Your Impact and Do More Good with Allison Kooser
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Boo...
2022-02-2852 minThe Storypowers PodcastBusiness Storytelling that Works with Gabrielle DolanHow can stories bringing your values to life? What is the right way to tell a story in the corporate world - even in boardroom meetings? What are the mistakes most people make - and how do you avoid them?
95. Business Storytelling that Works with Gabrielle Dolan
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tel...
2022-02-141h 02The Storypowers PodcastTell Better Stories and Win More Sales with John LivesayHow will stories help you win the meeting after the meeting? What are three simple rules to tell better stories? What is the 5-5-5 method and how will that change how you deal with your problems forever?
94. Tell Better Stories and Win More Sales with John Livesay
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and...
2022-02-0752 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow to Become the Harvey Specter of Storytelling with Robbie CrabtreeHow do the best lawyers use stories - and what can you learn from them? How do you use emotion to win over an audience? What are the two most important things founders need to do with their story?
93. How to Become the Harvey Specter of Storytelling with Robbie Crabtree
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find...
2022-01-3156 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Darks Arts of Persuasion with Matt ZaunHow do politicians leverage stories? Why should you build a story bank? What's the first thing you need to match your story to any audience?
92. The Darks Arts of Persuasion with Matt Zaun
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com/cou...
2022-01-2454 minThe Storypowers PodcastStorytelling that Won't Kill Kittens with Sage TyrtleWhat are the 4 most important elements for a good story? What’s the problem with the idea that “Everyone has a story”? And why does Sage make people kill kittens in her workshops??!?
91. Storytelling that Won't Bore People to Death with Sage Tyrtle
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out...
2022-01-171h 03The Storypowers PodcastHow to Tell Elevator Stories (Not Pitches!)Have you got a killer job title? Most people do.
As soon as they tell anyone what they do, it immediately kills curiosity, interest and conversation.
There’s a better way - and it’s not an elevator pitch!
What you want to do instead is what I show you in this episode.
90. How to Tell Elevator Stories (Not Pitches!)
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote...
2021-12-2006 minThe Storypowers PodcastWhy You Need An Origin Story with Robert TigheWhat exactly is an origin story? How do you find it? When do you tell it? And why in all that's holy am I trying to do a Belfast accent??
89. Why You Need An Origin Story with Robert Tighe
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bo...
2021-12-1359 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Essentials of Data Storytelling with Brent DykesWhat exactly is data storytelling - and what isn't? When should you tell a data story - and when is that unnecessary? What are the structure and the elements of an effective data story?
88. The Essentials of Data Storytelling with Brent Dykes
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out...
2021-12-051h 01The Storypowers PodcastWhy Your Imperfect Story Changes Everything with Mark LerusteWhat happens when you tell the stories that make embarrassed or ashamed about? How can you find those moments in your past that will attract people to you? What does storytelling have to do with culture and purpose?
87. Why Your Imperfect Story Changes Everything with Mark Leruste
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tel...
2021-11-291h 00The Storypowers PodcastHow the Best in the World Teach Storytelling with Patti SanchezHow does the leading presentation company in the world teach storytelling? What do they believe works and what doesn't? And what does Paul Rudd have to do with presenting virtually??
86. How the Best in the World Teach Storytelling with Patti Sanchez
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out th...
2021-11-2258 minThe Storypowers PodcastTelling Stories from the Inside Out with Michel NerayWhat exactly is "Inside-Out storytelling" and how do you do it? Why should you write down your stories? And what is the only way to find the funny side of anything you've lived through?
85. Telling Stories from the Inside Out with Michel Neray
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, ch...
2021-11-1547 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow to Find All the Stories You'll Ever NeedYou want to tell stories, but how do you find them? How do you build a collection of stories? And what should you do when you need to find one specific story to tell?
84. How to Find All The Stories You'll Ever Need
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, che...
2021-11-0827 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow Storytelling Turns Followers into Clients with Darren GibbCan you benefit from storytelling without actually telling stories? What are the essential story elements your communication needs? Why do people who "just want the facts" should tell stories too?
83. How Storytelling Turns Followers into Clients with Darren Gibb
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Boot...
2021-11-0149 minThe Storypowers PodcastWhy Your Business Needs Stories with Colleen StewartWhat are the three biggest problems most presentations have? How can a story stop your business from going down the wrong path? What is the hardest thing for most people to do when it comes to stories?
82. Why Your Business Needs Stories with Colleen Stewart
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories tha...
2021-10-2555 minThe Storypowers PodcastThis Is How Your Talk Gets Millions of Views with Devin MarksWhy do some TED talks get millions of views - and most don't? What are the the three essential ingredients for a successful talk or presentation? Why should everyone learn how to "talk like TED"?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
81. This Is How Your Talk Gets Millions of Views with Devin Marks
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tel...
2021-10-1855 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Power of Relatable Stories with Norman BellHow can you make your stories more powerful by changing just one thing about them? What is the Mango Effect, and how can you use it? How much should you act when telling a story?
80. The Power of Relatable Stories with Norman Bell
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, chec...
2021-10-1153 minThe Storypowers PodcastStories that Impact People, Profits and the Planet with Jeremy Connell-WaiteWhy sharing your story might change the world? What exactly is industrial storytelling? How can we tell stories to save the planet (and our bottomline)?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
79. Stories that Impact People, Profits and the Planet with Jeremy Connell-Waite
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://st...
2021-10-0459 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Hero's Journey, James Bond and Jesus with Jeff DavenportHow do the pros actually use the Hero's Journey for corporate stories? Why is James Bond the worst example of story to learn from? Can you tell stories from religion or controversial figures in business?
78. The Hero's Journey, James Bond and Jesus with Jeff Davenport
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that...
2021-09-271h 03The Storypowers PodcastHow to Tell Engaging Stories on Social MediaHow do you turn something that happened to you to an engaging story? What needs to stay in and what needs to be taken out? How do you use that story to attract and impact your audience?
77. How to Tell Engaging Stories on Social Media
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
This is solo episode where I tell two stories that got great enga...
2021-09-2027 minThe Storypowers PodcastReinvent Your Personal Brand through Storytelling with Mahfuz ChowdhuryWhy is looking back essential to develop your personal brand? How do you stack your stories to create a memorable experience with your audience? How many storytelling Mahfuzes are too many??
76. Reinvent Your Personal Brand through Storytelling with Mahfuz Chowdry
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the St...
2021-09-131h 03The Storypowers PodcastThe Power of Made-Up Stories with Kelly SwansonWhen should you tell personal stories - and when do you need something else? Do you need to tell really polished stories? How can you use your imagination to influence your audience?
75. The Power of Made-Up Stories with Kelly Swanson
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the St...
2021-09-061h 02The Storypowers PodcastClarify Your Brand through Story with Caroline MaysWhy are bios and About sections so terrible? How can you use them instead to clarify who you are, what you do and why it matters? And finally, who is Carrie Yoga Bunny??
74. Clarify Your Brand Through Story with Caroline Mays
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the...
2021-08-3057 minThe Storypowers PodcastStorytelling Can Save Your Life with Jessa de la MorenaWhat can you learn from having your life on the line - twice? How do you use storytelling to turn that disruption into something productive? What makes for a great hero story?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
73. Storytelling Can Save Your Life with Jessa de la Morena
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out...
2021-08-091h 01The Storypowers PodcastHow to Find and Craft Your Origin StoryWelcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
72. How to Find and Craft Your Origin Story
This is a short but content-packed solo episode where I talk about
What is an origin story
Why do you need it
What are the elements to look for in your own story
How do you craft it for maximal impact
How to use it
Then I tell my origin...
2021-08-0220 minThe Storypowers PodcastGrow A Massive Social Media Following through Storytelling with Michael KirstenHow do you go from zero to millions of views on LinkedIn in 6 months? Do your stories need to be personal? What exactly is "human marketing"?
71. Grow A Massive Social Media Following through Storytelling with Michael Kirsten
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at htt...
2021-07-2647 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow to Influence through Story with Kendall HavenWhat are the 8 elements that make a story effective? What is the most important one that most people ignore? How should your story end when you want to affect change?
70. How to Influence Through Story with Kendall Haven
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at h...
2021-07-191h 14The Storypowers PodcastTell A Story that Connects and Converts with Ravi RajaniEpisode 69. Tell A Story that Connects and Converts with Ravi Rajani
How do you develop a signature story that converts your ideal customers? Why are people sharing the wrong parts of their story? And what does sumo wrestling have to do with storytelling??
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Ravi Rajani.
After many years in sales and inv...
2021-07-1251 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Stories You Need to Spot with David PullanEpisode 68. The Stories You Need to Spot with David Pullan
What are the four types of stories you need to spot? What is the rickety bridge? How do you avoid becoming a story weirdo?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Bootcamp at https://storypowers.thinkific.com...
2021-07-0545 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe One Thing You Must Know About Storytelling with Marsha ShandurEpisode 67. The One Thing You Must Know About Storytelling with Marsha Shandur
How do you make a movie inside the audience's mind? What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when telling a story? And why would I possibly be trying to speak Russian in the intro??
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and...
2021-06-281h 08The Storypowers PodcastHow to Tell Magical Stories with Antonio NunezEpisode 66. How to Tell Magical Stories with Antonio Nunez
Can you tell local stories to a global audience? Which are the three types of conflict? What is a "magical object" and how do you use it in your stories?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Storypowers Boo...
2021-06-2145 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow to Sell A Million Books When No One Knows You with Mark TufoEpisode 65. How to Sell A Million Books When No One Knows You with Mark Tufo
How do you stumble into being a bestselling author? What types of stories do you need to tell to turn people into true fans? And how weird or polarising can your characters actually be?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Mark Tufo.
In...
2021-06-141h 00The Storypowers PodcastDo Your Stories Need Structure? with Andrés OliverosEpisode 64. Do Your Stories Need Structure? with Andrés Oliveros
How important is using the right structure (or any structure) when you tell a story? How many stories do you need? And how can journalism help you tell better strategic stories?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the S...
2021-06-071h 00The Storypowers PodcastWhy You Need Narrative with Randy OlsonEpisode 63. Why You Need Narrative with Randy Olson
Why has the climate movement achieved so little success so far? How is that same problem affecting most people's communication? How can you easily get to the core of your message, and structure it in a way that triggers the narrative brain?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Dr. Randy Olson.
2021-05-311h 05The Storypowers PodcastThe Wrong Way to Tell Stories with Simon RaybouldEpisode 62. The Wrong Way to Tell Stories with Simon Raybould
Are stories overrated and overused? How are people telling stories the wrong way? Are you a reluctant storyteller - and if not, should you be?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Simon Raybould.
Simon started his working life as a scientist looking at the causes of childhood leu...
2021-05-241h 04The Storypowers PodcastHow to Reboot Your Story with Hana JungEpisode 61. How to Reboot Your Story with Hana Jung
How much do the stories we carry from our parents affect us, and how do we let go of them? Can you help someone live a better story before they ask you to? And how can we rewrite the stories that are holding us back now?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest toda...
2021-05-1756 minThe Storypowers PodcastTurn Your Customers Into Story Heroes with James RostanceEpisode 60. Turn Your Customers Into Story Heroes with James Rostance
Why most case studies don't work? What can you do instead to win more business? And what does Hollywood's most successful movie formula have to do with any of that?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is James Rostance.
James is a B2B marketing powerhouse. After working for...
2021-05-0958 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow Stories Attract Your Dream Clients with Robb GilbearEpisode 59. How Stories Attract Your Dream Clients with Robb Gilbear
What stories do you need to share to make clients come to you? Does everyone have those stories? And why has Robb ruined the word "micro" for me (and will for you too)?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Robb Gilbear.
Rob has been many things in his...
2021-05-0258 minThe Storypowers PodcastThis Is Going to Change Your Life with Matthew DicksEpisode 58. This Is Going to Change Your Life with Matthew Dicks
What are the secrets of award-winning stories? How learning about stories will ruin movies forever? What is the one habit that will make you a better storyteller and also change your life?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Matthew Dicks.
Matthew and I have a lot in common. We have both taught storytelling around the worl...
2021-04-251h 20The Storypowers PodcastPitch Like A Crocodile Wrestler with Martin BarnesEpisode 57. Pitch Like A Crocodile Wrestler with Martin Barnes
How do you connect when you only have 8 seconds of attention? How do you start your pitch like a sprinter? And what can you learn from a terrible TEDx experience?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Martin Barnes.
Martin is a pitch coach with 20 years experience in London & Be...
2021-04-1853 minThe Storypowers PodcastFrom Nothing to Notable with Ryan AveryEpisode 56. From Nothing to Notable with Ryan Avery
How do you use stories to stop being "a" leader and become "the" leader? What's the problem with motivational speakers? And why should you NOT step out of your comfort zone?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Ryan Avery.
Ryan is one of the nicest people you could ever mee...
2021-04-1147 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Secret of a Magic TEDx Talk with Brian MillerEpisode 55. The Secret of a Magic TEDx Talk with Brian Miller
How do you use a story to make a TEDx talk go viral? Where do magic and storytelling meet? When do you use personal stories - and when are they the wrong choice?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Brian Miller.
Brian is a former magician turn...
2021-04-0454 minThe Storypowers PodcastFind Your Signature Story with Andy HenriquezEpisode 54. Find Your Signature Story with Andy Henriquez
What is the most important story you need to be telling - and how do you find it? How do show you're an expert without bragging about it? And why is mastering your story the most powerful way to use your time?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Andy Henriquez.
An...
2021-03-281h 00The Storypowers PodcastNegotiation, Events and Self-Improvement Junkies with Tony AnagorEpisode 53. Negotiation, Events and Self-Improvement Junkies with Tony Anagor
Can a negotiation be about more than winning the deal? Where do event planning and story meet? Is Tony Robbins for real?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Tony Anagor.
Tony is the CEO of LifestyleDMC , an Incentive and Team building Agency working with international organisations like IBM, Coca...
2021-03-211h 00The Storypowers PodcastCan Engineers Tell Stories? with James LaurainEpisode 52. Can Engineers Tell Stories? with James Laurain
How do you explain technical subjects in a way anyone can understand? Why can a story do that other forms of communication can't? Can you tell people what you do without telling them what you do?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Jim Laurain.
Jim describes himself as a reco...
2021-03-1458 minThe Storypowers PodcastTell Unforgettable Stories with Mark BrownEpisode 51. Tell Unforgettable Stories with Mark Brown
What makes a story unforgettable? Why is your next story in your pocket? And how do you speak to the toughest audience of all - children?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Mark Brown.
In 1995, Mark defeated more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to become the Toastmasters World Champion of Public Spea...
2021-03-071h 01The Storypowers PodcastStop Hiding in Plain Sight with Yuri KrumanEpisode 49. Stop Hiding in Plain Sight with Yuri Kruman
What millennials really want? How do you find the story that guides you now? Why is hiding what makes you different a terrible idea?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Yuri Kruman.
Yuri is an award-winning interim Chief People Officer, a top-rated executive coach, startup advisor and official memb...
2021-02-2855 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Story Behind 50 (!!) Episodes of The Storypowers PodcastEpisode 50. The Story Behind 50 (!!) Episodes of The Storypowers Podcast
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
In celebration of having made it to 50 episodes, this is a solo episode where I take you behind the scenes to figure out how we got here, what were the lessons learned and where the show is going next. I hope you enjoy it!
If you like the sho...
2021-02-2119 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Sommelier of Company Culture (and Stories) with Mike GaninoEpisode 48. The Sommelier of Company Culture (and Stories) with Mike Ganino
What's the relationship between wine and story? What is company culture, what isn't, and how does story change that? Why do you need to look for WTF moments to share (it's not what you think!)?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Mike Ganino.
Mike is a sto...
2021-02-141h 00The Storypowers PodcastWhat's Your Story Really About? with Ruby PeruEpisode 47. What's Your Story Really About? with Ruby Peru
Are you reading your own story wrong? What's the inner story and why does it matter? What's the mistake most people make when they think of their life - and how can you avoid it?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Ruby Peru.
Ruby has spent decades as a g...
2021-02-0757 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Truths of the Storyteller with John ZimmerEpisode 46. The Truths of the Storyteller with John Zimmer
What are the four truths a storyteller needs to master? How much truth should a story have, and how much can it deviate from what actually happened? What are the five Fs that will help you find your stories?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is John Zimmer.
John is...
2021-01-3155 minThe Storypowers PodcastMaster the Hollywood Secrets of Presentation with Ted FrankEpisode 45. Master the Hollywood Secrets of Presentation with Ted Frank
Why do most presentations suck? How can movie storytelling techniques help you get to the heart of your audiences? What is story-staging, and how can you use that to make unforgettable presentations?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Ted Frank.
In decades of working in corporations, he got...
2021-01-2557 minThe Storypowers PodcastTelling Creative Stories that Work with Dan KnowltonEpisode 44. Telling Creative Stories that Work with Dan Knowlton
What stories attract potential customers - and what stories convert them? Is there a right type of story to tell at different parts of the sales process? How can you use stories to keep an audience engaged when you're presenting on stage?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Dan Knowlton.
...
2021-01-1852 minThe Storypowers PodcastFind A Relatable Perspective through Story with Chris WatsonEpisode 43. Find A Relatable Perspective through Story with Chris Watson
Why are stories so important in sales? What is the Story Equation and how do you use it? How can storytelling allow you and your audience to travel through time?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Chris Watson.
Chris is the Strategic Sales & Storytelling Expert for Dale Dup...
2021-01-1152 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Vampire Science of Storytelling with Dr. Paul ZakEpisode 42. The Vampire Science of Storytelling with Dr. Paul Zak
What can blood tell us about storytelling? Why is liking a story a terrible way of deciding if it's a good one? How can we use science to make our stories more effective?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Dr Paul Zak.
Paul is a scientist, entrepreneur, best...
2021-01-041h 06The Storypowers PodcastFrom the Church to the Stage and Back with Malachi TalabiEpisode 41. From the Church to the Stage and Back with Malachi Talabi
How far can you get if you're talented, but not trained? What lessons can you take from speaking in church to a broader audience? Why do some speakers sound robotic and how do you avoid that?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Malachi Talabi.
Malachi is...
2020-12-2759 minThe Storypowers PodcastYou're Not Your Story with Chris DuffinEpisode 40. You're Not Your Story with Chris Duffin
How can we relate to extraordinary stories? Should your stories do the talking on your behalf? What happens when your stories are no longer true to who you are now?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Chris Duffin.
I’ve had some heavyweights on this show, but no one fits t...
2020-12-2053 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow Stories and Humour Build Trust with Brian HarmanEpisode 39. How Stories and Humour Build Trust with Brian Harman
Which types of humour are effective in business - and which might be a catastrophe? Should you focus more on story structure or content? How do you make every story relatable?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Dr. Brian Harman.
Brian is a leadership professor and professional speake...
2020-12-1447 minThe Storypowers PodcastOn The Journey to Master Storytelling with Quentin AllumsEpisode 38. On The Journey to Master Storytelling with Quentin Allums
What happens when story other people see is not the same as the one we tell ourselves? How do you use your employees stories to drive engagement? What's the difference between video and audio storytelling?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Quentin Allums
When I book someone in...
2020-12-0750 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Craft and the Buzzword with Synne LindénEpisode 37. The Craft and the Buzzword with Synne Lindén
Can you use storytelling to hack trust - and if you can, should you? How do you go from lost to aligned, from confused to confident? How do you use "fertile facts" to find your core narrative?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Synne Lindén.
Synne's a wri...
2020-11-3058 minThe Storypowers PodcastWhy You Should Be A Dick with Marc EnsignEpisode 36. Why You Should Be A Dick with Marc Ensign
Is it ok to be a Dick? How does having The Eye make your life better? And should businesses ditch commercials for Inspirational Marketing?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today Marc Ensign.
Marc is a keynote speaker, best-selling author and Broadway musician.
He is also the fou...
2020-11-231h 02The Storypowers PodcastMake Your Ideas Irresistible with Tamsen WebsterEpisode 35. Make Your Ideas Irresistible with Tamsen Webster
How do you tell the story of your ideas - and make them irresistible? Are your talks and presentations tipsy? And who is Becky??
Welcome to the Storypowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Tamsen Webster.
As a professional "Idea Whisperer," Tamsen helps people find, build, and tell the stories of their ideas. She...
2020-11-161h 08The Storypowers PodcastThe Business of Story and Brand Bewitchery with Park Howell34. The Business of Story and Brand Bewitchery with Park Howell
When the masses have become the media, why is story the best solution? How can story clarify your message, amplify your impact and simply your life? And what can South Park teach you about business communication?
Welcome to the Storypowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Park Howell. Park is a 35-year veteran of the brand...
2020-11-0959 minThe Storypowers PodcastTell Stories to Land Your Dream Job with Ben WhiteEpisode 33. Tell Stories to Land Your Dream Job with Ben White
How should you tell the story of your career? What's the best way to answer the questions every recruiter asks? How can companies and recruiters use stories to bring in the best candidates?
Welcome to the Storypowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Ben White. Ben is a Director at Titus Talent Strate...
2020-11-0250 minThe Storypowers PodcastLeadership, Purpose and the Stories that Made Us with Conor Neill32. Leadership, Purpose and the Stories that Made Us with Conor Neill
How do you start a speech when your audience is apathetic or hostile? What is the formula for leadership, good storytelling and for a life lived with purpose? How do our earliest stories make us who we are?
Welcome to the Storypowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Conor Neill.
Con...
2020-10-261h 22The Storypowers PodcastThe Power of Small Stories with Shawn Callahan31. The Power of Small Stories with Shawn Callahan
What's one of the biggest mistakes people make when they try to use stories in business? How do you start telling a story without sounding like a weirdo? What is the best way to learn storytelling?
Welcome to the Storypowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Shawn Callahan.
Shawn is an award-winning author, busi...
2020-10-1951 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow to Achieve Rapid Growth through Storytelling with Matthew Pollard30. How to Achieve Rapid Growth through Storytelling with Matthew Pollard
How do you stand out in a crowded market and avoid competing on price? How does storytelling help you achieve rapid growth? What's the secret introverts (and everyone else) can use to become excellent at sales?
Welcome to the Storypowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Matthew Pollard.
Matthew has been cal...
2020-10-1251 minThe Storypowers PodcastWhy Great Stories End Twice with Antonia Baedt29. Why Great Stories End Twice with Antonia Baedt
What happens when a boring professor meets a hotshot movie producer? What are the two endings every great story needs? And what is a story anyway??
Welcome to the Storypowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Antonia Baedt.
Antonia studied film production and started her career working in documentaries, reality-TV shows and later fe...
2020-10-051h 00The Storypowers PodcastThe Stories Great Leaders Tell with Paul Smith28. The Stories Great Leaders Tell with Paul Smith
What are the stories great leaders should tell - but don’t? Which are the most common mistakes in business storytelling? Why should you “eat the quiche”?
Welcome to the Storypowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Paul Smith.
Paul is one of the world’s leading experts in business storytelling. He’s one of Inc. M...
2020-09-2850 minThe Storypowers PodcastDrinking the Angels Cocktail with David JP Phillips27. Drinking the Angels Cocktail with David JP Phillips
What happens to your brain on storytelling? Can becoming a better communicator make you a better person? And who should you have bartending your next party, the angels or the Devil?
Welcome to the StoryPowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is David JP Phillips.
David has devoted his entire life to communication, presentation and...
2020-09-2149 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Storyteller Behind the Curtain with Amy Blaschka26. The Storyteller Behind the Curtain with Amy Blaschka
Is ghostwriting cheating? What do most leaders need a storyteller to figure out for them? What is "The Amy" and why should you try that?
Welcome to the Storypowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Amy Blaschka.
Amy is a social media ghostwriter who helps leaders craft their stories to communicate and connect bett...
2020-09-1442 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Stories Entrepreneurs Need to Tell with Jason Reid25. The Stories Entrepreneurs Need to Tell with Jason Reid
What makes a story a business story? Why should entrepreneurs go beyond their origin story? Where's the line between an entertaining story and an inappropriate one?
Welcome to the StoryPowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Jason Reid.
Jason is a professional speaker and award-winning storyteller with more than 30-years experience creating powe...
2020-09-0753 minThe Storypowers PodcastClarify Your Message with Dr. J.J. Peterson from StoryBrand24. Clarify Your Message with Dr. J.J. Peterson from StoryBrand
How do you use story to find a message that's clear and works? What is the "Starbucks test"? And why should you never set yourself as the hero in your business?
Welcome to the StoryPowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Dr. J.J. Peterson.
J.J. serves as Chief of Tea...
2020-08-3157 minThe Storypowers PodcastCrushing Social Media through Video Storytelling with Alex B Sheridan23. Crushing Social Media through Video Storytelling with Alex B Sheridan
How do you turn a talent for rap, comedy and storytelling into a social media business? How can you break through the noise and unleash your creative potential? And what is the Terminator doing in a video about LinkedIn profiles??
Welcome to the StoryPowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Alex B Sheridan.
...
2020-08-2436 minThe Storypowers PodcastFrom Son of a Pimp and an Orphan to Successful CEO with JeVon "JT" McCormick22. From Son of a Pimp and an Orphan to Successful CEO with JeVon "JT" McCormick
How does the son of a pimp and an orphan with the name of a Scotsman, living impoverished, in squalor, grow up to be a corporate hero and leadership scholar? How can you be empowered by your story - and not defined by it? And why is achieving the American dream not always a reason to be proud of where you came from?
Welcome to The StoryPowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them a...
2020-08-1757 minThe Storypowers PodcastWhy Brands Should Be StoryDoing with Daniel Heuser Prestes21. Why Brands Should Be StoryDoing with Daniel Heuser Prestes
How does Big Adverstising actually talk about storytelling? How can consistency be a bad thing? And why is telling stories no longer enough for brands?
Welcome to the StoryPowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Daniel Heuser Prestes.
Daniel is a creative strategist focused on brand transformation. He uses human experiences, data and cultural insights as a foundatio...
2020-08-1040 minThe Storypowers PodcastReinventing Your Story with Travis Lachner20. Reinventing Your Story with Travis Lachner
How many times can you reinvent your story? What's the secret to creating a brand story that customers will respond to? Is it possible that email marketing and improv are not as terrible as they seem?
Welcome to The StoryPowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Travis Lachner.
Travis is a former college athlete turned entrepreneur - with 1 successful exit. And...
2020-08-0353 minThe Storypowers PodcastBecoming a F*****g Majestic Brand with Jo Watson19. Becoming a F*****g Majestic Brand with Jo Watson
Can you really teach someone to write or tell stories? How do you use criticism or online trolling to build your brand? And is Jo to blame for the pandemic?
Welcome to The StoryPowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Jo Watson. Since no one knows what a copywriter is, Jo describes herself as a writer of stuff. She is also...
2020-07-271h 03The Storypowers PodcastStory Meets History And... Six-Pack Abs?? with Antenor Savoldi18. Story Meets History And... Six-Pack Abs?? with Antenor Savoldi
What's history, and why was was it so boring in school? Can storytelling fix it? And why could we possibly be talking about six-pack abs?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is my good friend Antenor Savoldi.
Antenor is a journalist, historian and semi-professional contrarian. He was also a founder of one of the first onl...
2020-07-2741 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow to Lead Your Story with Hasani X17. How to Lead Your Story with Hasani X
How do you explain what you do and have people wanting to know more? What are the three stories businesses should be telling? What can you learn by being in the middle of a jail riot?
Welcome to the StoryPowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Hasani X.
He is the CEO of Lead Your Story, a company that u...
2020-07-2058 minThe Storypowers PodcastStorytelling at Nike and UnderArmour with Adriano Serff16. Storytelling at Nike and UnderArmour with Adriano Serff
How do Nike and UnderArmour use storytelling? Why does it work? And what stops everyone else from copying them?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Adriano Serff, who is one of the Marketing Heads at the yogurt giant Danone.
He spent years at Nike and UnderArmour, so we'll talk about how storytelling has been used by t...
2020-07-2032 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow to Become a Brand Storytelling Superhero with Dr. A.J Minai15. How to Become a Brand Storytelling Superhero with Dr. A.J Minai
What is brand storytelling - and what isn't? How do you tell stories in the digital age? What is the secret identity of Dr. A.J Minai?
Welcome to The StoryPowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Dr. A.J Minai.
A.J is a 2X TEDx speaker, brand storyteller & award-winning entrepreneur who's spoken at ove...
2020-07-1350 minThe Storypowers PodcastCultural StorySelling with Jessica Breitenfeld14. Cultural StorySelling with Jessica Breitenfeld
How do you adapt and sell to different cultures? Should you prepare your stories ahead of time? What do Brené Brown and I have in common?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Jessica Breitenfeld.
Jessica uses adaptability intelligence and gestalt principles to build communities, both in the real world and virtually, and uses her clown and improv energy t...
2020-07-1337 minThe Storypowers PodcastWhat’s Behind A Popular Talk, and Why You (Probably) Shouldn't Do One with César Gómez-Mora13. What’s Behind A Popular Talk, and Why You (Probably) Shouldn't Do One with César Gómez-Mora
Are TED (and TEDx) talks exactly as you see them online? Who should give a talk - and who shouldn't? What would public speaking look like if you could make PowerPoint fun?
Welcome to The StoryPowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is César Gómez-Mora, one of the Godfathers of public...
2020-07-0644 minThe Storypowers PodcastShaping the Future through Honest Conversation with Rebecca Scott12. Shaping the Future through Honest Conversation with Rebecca Scott
What is our role in shaping the future? Which lessons from the front lines of Covid-19 apply to all of us? And what if your first public speaking experience was embarrassing before you even got on stage?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Rebecca Scott.
Rebecca is a Futurist, a Business Technologist, a Strategy...
2020-07-0646 minThe Storypowers PodcastFinding Insight After Tesla with Billy Samoa Saleebey11. Finding Insight After Tesla with Billy Samoa Saleebey
What can you learn from life's breakthrough moments? What happens when you disagree with your boss - and your boss is Elon Musk? Can a risky career move actually be the safest choice?
Welcome to The StoryPowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too.
I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Billy Samoa Saleebey.
Billy is a filmmaker, host of the Insight Out podcast and fou...
2020-06-2949 minThe Storypowers PodcastHelping Others Find Their Voice with Oliver Kanders10. Helping Others Find Their Voice with Oliver Kanders
What if you find your voice - and it's not what you expected? How do you help others find theirs? And why that might be easier for introverts than extroverts?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Oliver "Batman" Kanders.
Oliver is a man who defies easy classification - but I’ll try anyway. He is th...
2020-06-2938 minThe Storypowers PodcastHow A Former Priest Creates Badass Teams with Tobias Rodrigues9. How A Former Priest Creates Badass Teams with Tobias Rodrigues
Why does someone join the Church - and why do they leave? How does being a priest teach you to create better teams? What are the mistakes leaders make in times of crisis?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is one of the best speakers I’ve met and also my good friend, Tobias Rodrigues.
Tobi...
2020-06-2245 minThe Storypowers PodcastHuman Connection is a Skill with Brian Miller8. Human Connection is a Skill with Brian Miller
How do you turn small talk into real connections? Why is the size of your audience not that important? What is the current and present danger of bad storytelling?
Welcome to the StoryPowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Brian Miller.
Brian is a former magician turned author, speaker, coach, and consultant on human connection. His TEDx talk "How...
2020-06-2256 minThe Storypowers PodcastBoosting Your Charisma and Squashing Beetles with Florian Mueck7. Boosting Your Charisma and Squashing Beetles with Florian Mueck
What is the most common speaking mistake of all? Are certain things not appropriate in business communication? What is the future for trainers?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is the public speaking guru and charisma booster Florian Mueck.
Florian Mueck is a trainer, keynote speaker and speech coach, and he teaches companies the power of...
2020-06-1542 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Strange Tale of Ramanujan, the Egg6. The Strange Tale of Ramanujan, the Egg
This is a story about the things we love, the things we think we love, and egg boxing. You don't know what egg boxing is? Stick around, and you’ll never look at eggs the same way again.
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
Normally, this is an interview show, but since this is a podcast about stories I thought it was...
2020-06-1506 minThe Storypowers Podcast6. The Dangerous Stories We Tell Ourselves with Anna CabreraCan your words be authentic if they're written by someone else? How can you break (almost) all storytelling rules and still connect with people? Why do we need to be careful with the stories we tell ourselves?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Anna Cabrera.
Anna is a writer, a coach, a communications professional and an adjunct professor. She is also a social me...
2020-06-0841 minThe Storypowers PodcastWhy Your Mind Is An Unreliable Narrator with Jay Abbasi5. Why Your Mind Is An Unreliable Narrator with Jay Abbasi
What happens when storytelling and mindfulness meet? Why should you treat your mind like an Incredibles character? And what avocados can teach you about attachment?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Jay Abbasi.
After years of developing training programs for billion-dollar companies like Tesla and Solar City, Jay lost a loved one an...
2020-06-0438 minThe Storypowers PodcastBecoming a Professional Speaker is Easier than You Think with Grant Baldwin4. Becoming a Professional Speaker is Easier than You Think with Grant Baldwin
What’s the problem with award-winning public speakers? Why you should be the steakhouse and not the buffet? How to choose your path as a professional speaker?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Grant Baldwin.
Grant is the author of “The Successful Speaker” and founder of TheSpeakerLab.com, a training company for...
2020-06-0437 minThe Storypowers PodcastThe Spy's Son Who Became Superman's Enemy with Ralph Lister3. The Spy's Son Who Became Superman's Enemy with Ralph Lister
What's your childhood like when your father is a spy? How do Audiobook narrators find and remember all their voices? Is acting in a Hollywood blockbuster all that great?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is Ralph Lister.
Ralph Lister has made his name acting on independent films and on the stage, but he’s al...
2020-06-0442 minThe Storypowers PodcastHacking Your Way Into Speaking (and Humour) with James Taylor2. Hacking Your Way Into Speaking (and Humour) with James Taylor
How do you hack your way into a successful global speaking career? What can you do to become funny on stage? What does the future of speaking look like after the pandemic?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is James Taylor.
James started his career managing high profile rock stars, and is now an in...
2020-06-0453 minThe Storypowers PodcastGo From Invisible to Irresistible with John Livesay1. Go From Invisible to Irresistible with John Livesay
How do you write a TEDx talk that gets over a million views? What are the four elements of a good story? And why so many stories don’t work?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
My guest today is John Livesay, also known as The Pitch Whisperer.
John is a sales keynote speaker and shares the lessons learn...
2020-06-0438 minThe Storypowers PodcastIntroducing The Storypowers Podcast0 - Introducing The Storypowers Podcast
This is The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.
Every week I’ll bring you conversations with speakers, storytellers, marketing and communication experts to understand both their story and how they use stories to get their message across, connect and make a difference.
There will be wisdom, there will be nonsense but, most importantly, there will be stories.
I can’t wait to get starte...
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