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Magicians Only - with Steve ValentineMagicians Only - Ep 31 - A Story Well Told With Marsha Shandur - PT 2Magicians Only is sponsored by the fabulous MagicOnTheGo.com
The greatest online magic school in the world, over 900 videos in your pocket teaching you how to be amazing, anytime, anywhere!
Keywords
magic, storytelling, performance, Glastonbury Festival, FISM, techniques, audience engagement, emotional connection, magic tricks, storytelling techniques
Takeaways
Suspension in magic transcends language and engages audiences.
Glastonbury Festival showcases diverse performances beyond music.
Effective organization is key to successful events.
FISM is a prestigious platfo...
2025-08-1147 minMagicians Only - with Steve ValentineMagicians Only - Ep 30 - Same As It Ever Was...CHANGING UP THE ORDER!
NOTE: Part Two of the Marsha Shandur interview on A STORY WELL TOLD, will be next week August 11th :)
This episode - among other things - I drop some thoughts of the past, president and future of magic :)
I announce the addition of limited time MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION possibilities to Magic On The Go - and why I'm doing that.
As well as discussing the consulting side of my business, for select clients, wanting to work on how to connect with an audience, their magi...
2025-08-0132 minMagicians Only - with Steve ValentineMagicians Only - Ep 29 - A Story Well Told With Marsha Shandur - PT 1Magicians Only is sponsored by the fabulous MagicOnTheGo.com
The greatest online magic school in the world, over 900 videos in your pocket teaching you how to be amazing, anytime, anywhere!
Takeaways
Storytelling is essential for engaging audiences.
A one-person show requires a strong narrative.
Emotion in storytelling helps create connection.
Details in storytelling should evoke sensory experiences.
The brain responds differently to stories than to facts.
Vulnerability in storytelling fosters empathy and connection.
Relatable moments enhance audience engagement.
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2025-07-2836 min
The Relational Approach: In Seniors' CareWhat If a 15-Second Story Could Change Everything? A Relational Approach with Marsha ShandurWhat if connection was as simple as sharing a 15-second story?In this episode of The Relational Approach Podcast, Marsha Shandur guides us into the world of storytelling, not just as entertainment, but as a powerful relational tool for care teams. With warmth and wisdom, she unpacks how small, emotionally-rich stories can help build trust, foster empathy, and create meaningful connections with families in senior care.Marsha shows us that storytelling isn’t just a skill, it’s a bridge. A 15-second story can ease anxiety, humanize care, and help family members feel seen...
2025-06-2431 min
Shiny New Clients!Accidentally blowing up on Tiktok and the Storytelling strategies that made it happen (with Marsha Shandur)She's made a career of teaching people how to create captivating presentations, and has influenced the stories being delivered into microphones by business people, illustrious corporate clients and dusty basement bars, to boot.In this episode, Storytelling Teacher Marsha Shandur will tell you how she avoided social media at all costs until she accidentally blew up on TikTok telling stories.She shares some of the best kept secrets about crafting a story that compels your audience (even if you think nothing cool every happens to you).Meet Marsha Here! ➡️ https://www...
2025-06-2320 minShiny New Clients!Sales, storytelling and ethical persuasion (with storytelling expert Marsha Shandur)If you dream of getting up on a stage, presenting a rivotting presentation and having your Stripe notifications LIGHT UP immediately after... You need this episode.Expert Storyteller Marsha Shandur talks audience psychology, ethical persuasion and what's happening neurologically when you say the right things to an eager audience.➡️ FIND MARSHA HERE: https://www.yesyesmarsha.com/shinynewclients/Mentioned: Becky (the parent coach) and her viral video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK-cZhOTq-B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MTZ5eXdncDZjMnc4Ng==In Part 1 of this episode Marsh...
2025-06-2319 min
Decide for Impact podcastDuurzame verhalen vertellen – Talita Kalloecredits: Coco Olakunle
Vandaag het gesprek met Talita Kalloe.
Talita is auteur van het boek Sustainable Storytelling, journalist en oprichter van Soul Stores. Bekend om haar persoonlijke en intuïtieve benadering, haar deskundigheid en haar holistische visie op duurzaamheid, weet Talita menselijke waarden als kwetsbaarheid en compassie naar businessniveau te vertalen.
Talita adviseert bedrijven en ondernemers in het authentiek, geloofwaardig en helder communiceren over duurzaamheid, vanuit hun zuivere (levens)missie. Daarin nodigt ze mensen uit om verder te denken dan enkel het verminderen van impact, maar te streven naar positieve impact, herstel en heling.
In haar lezingen inspireert ze mensen o...
2025-06-191h 01
This is TorontoHow a new wellness centre at St. Mike's Hospital hopes to build trust with Toronto's Indigenous peopleRoberta Pike is the director of Indigenous Wellness at Unity Health Toronto. She tells David about a new wellness centre at St. Mike's that is hoping to help mend the relationship between the healthcare system and Indigenous people in Toronto. Plus, why Marsha Shandur is encouraging people in the city to tap into the childhood joy of parachutes.
2025-06-1814 minDecide for Impact podcastStorytelling to connect with potential clients – Marsha ShandurToday, we are learning from Marsha Shandur.
Marsha, of Yes Yes Marsha, believes that Storytelling is the key to instant connection, clear, effective communication, and changing the world for the better. A Storytelling and Persuasive Communication Coach and Trainer, she has taught thousands of executives, entrepreneurs and professionals across the world.
Before launching her business, she spent 15 years working as a Radio DJ and Music Supervisor for hit TV shows and films, where she gained a powerful understanding of how to communicate in a way that creates connection, trust, engagement and loyalty.
Let's get started...
In this conversation with Marsha...
2025-02-201h 06
Decide for Impact podcastStorytelling to connect with potential clients - Marsha Shandur | Decide for Impact show 463The notes, links and resources that Marsha Shandur mentions in this conversation can be found here https://decideforimpact.com/show463-storytelling-to-connect-with-potential-clients-marsha-shandur/
In this conversation with Marsha Shandur, I learned:
00:00 Intro
02:45 Should Canada become a part of the USA?
04:00 All borders should be open to everyone.
04:40 From telling a story on stage, to coaching the storytellers for the next events.
06:20 The storytelling history in her family.
08:25 Ethically persuasive storytelling.
13:15 The internal monologue of potential clients for service providers.
14:35 As a service provider you don’t want people that you can’t help.
17:20 As an entrepreneur findi...
2025-02-201h 06
Brushwood Media NetworkStories That Connect & Conversations That Matter | Book Huddle with Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandor is back with us again. She’s an expert in storytelling + persuasive communication.
She deeply understands how narrative shapes our lives + influences our interactions – and if that sounds dull, this conversation is filled with her wild enthusiasm for how us humans light up when we’re told a good story.
We discuss how story connects us with others + how to use it to navigate difficult conversations with empathy + curiosity. We discuss books focused on both those things.
Look for previous Marsha shows, from her author interview to my fave – our 50th episode, w...
2025-01-2530 min
The Biz Book BroadcastStories That Connect and Conversations That Matter | Book Huddle with Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandor is back with us again. She’s an expert in storytelling + persuasive communication.
She deeply understands how narrative shapes our lives + influences our interactions – and if that sounds dull, this conversation is filled with her wild enthusiasm for how us humans light up when we’re told a good story.
We discuss how story connects us with others + how to use it to navigate difficult conversations with empathy + curiosity. We discuss books focused on both those things.
Look for previous Marsha shows, from her author interview to my fave – our 50th episode, w...
2025-01-2530 min
Old Chicks Know Sh*t Podcast135. Why Your Story MattersBy the time we reach midlife we've been around the block a few times, learned some things, had experiences and surmounted obstacles. We have life stories that are not only important to us but have the ability to impact others. Stories have a magical way of helping us see ourselves—and the possibilities for our own lives—through the experiences of others.
In this episode, I’m thrilled to dive into the art and power of storytelling with Marsha Shandur, a Storytelling and Persuasive Communication Coach.
We unpack how stories connect us on a deeply human level, the fascinating neurological impact...
2025-01-1050 min
Good Life ProjectThe Hug | Heartwarming Stories From Everyday People"The Hug" is a heartwarming and poignant collection of stories celebrating the profound impact that acts of kindness, generosity and human connection can have on our lives - especially during the most difficult of times. From a community rallying around a frozen talent show performer to strangers saving a family's home from wildfires, these powerful tales will rekindle your faith in the goodness of people and remind you of the beauty that can emerge even from life's darkest moments. An uplifting and deeply moving "hug" for the soul.Episode Transcript...
2024-12-301h 18The Biz Book BroadcastThe Doughnut That Nearly Ended My Career | 50th Episode Storytime with Marsha ShandurIn this special 50th episode, I thought we’d do something a bit different. I’m sharing two stories – one of which is from my forthcoming book – Think Like a Film Crew. It’ll have you on the edge of your seat. And might even put you off doughnuts - I didn’t eat another one for over 10 years.
And so it’s more than just tales of patisserie trauma, I’ve brought in storytelling expert Marsha Shandur - she breaks down the science behind why these stories work and offers actionable tips to make your own business stories...
2024-08-2429 minThe Biz Book BroadcastWho knew Stand-ups were so like Entrepreneurs? | Author Interview with Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandur is in the studio today to discuss the book she co-wrote with Debora Frances-White who you may know as the Guilty Feminist. Their book interviews some of the most successful UK stand-ups about the business of comedy.
We dig into how the life of a stand-up is remarkably similar to that of an entrepreneur. Plus we discuss how to make your sales pages even more effective, using techniques comedians have used for years. Very helpful
Marsha is not only an author, but a skilled persuasive story coach, sales expert and host of True S...
2024-05-2232 min
No BS Agency PodcastEp 185: Marsha Shandur: A Masterclass On StorytellingIf the idea of selling and asking people to buy from you makes you nervous, this one’s for you. My guest today is going to explain how storytelling takes the ick out of making sales, through what she calls “ethical persuasion.” No tricks, no gimmicks, no bait and switch. Just connecting with your clients over the issues they’re facing and how you can help.Marsha Shandur believes that storytelling is the KEY to ethically persuasive communication. A Storytelling and Persuasive Communication Coach and Trainer, she has taught thousands...
2024-02-2957 min
The Playbook – Everyday skills for every professionalHow to persuade someone (without being evil) with Marsha ShandurYou want to change someone's mind about something. You know the skills of persuasion.How do you do it in a way that doesn't leave everyone feel icky and weird?This week on the 100th episode of the show, we have Marsha Shandur to talk about that exact thing. It's called ethical persuasion, and here is how it works.Segment 01 - The Problem"Our company had a trainer come in last week to talk about presenting – but I feel a bit weird. So much of what he said could feel ma...
2024-02-2846 min
Books Applied PodcastBooks Applied Podcast - Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen - Featuring Special Guest Marsha ShandurWe are CONSTANTLY having (or avoiding) difficult conversations. This book will tell you how to do it well.
Special guest Marsha Shandur and I talk through highlights of the book and have some laughs discussing having (and also avoiding) Difficult Conversations.
Marsha made this secret webpage with more resources based on this podcast episode! She is such a pro. Check it out: https://www.yesyesmarsha.com/booksapplied/
2024-01-0152 minOld Chicks Know Sh*t PodcastThe Power of Community in Times of NeedThis is a powerful and heart warming episode about the healing power of community and what can happen when women come together to support each other in times of need.
My guests today are Karen Ward who received a shocking cancer diagnosis in her early 50's and her 2 friends Sara Smeaton and Marsha Shandur who rallied around her with a very innovative concept called the the Super Power Cancer Shower.
In this episode we talk about:
- What a Super Power Cancer Shower is
- How the diagnosis has changed Karens pe...
2023-11-0253 min
The Legalmybiz.ca PodcastBest of Season 2 RecapIn this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau reflects on and shares her favorite moments from the latest season of the podcast. Today you’ll hear about: The most popular episodes and some hot topics that needed to be focused on Why she enjoyed bringing guest on to the podcast to interview, and a few of the most memorable guest episodes from Season 2 How “shout outs” were introduced this season and why it’s something that will be continuing in Season 3Season 3 will be dropping in late August o...
2023-05-2311 min
Insight Out : Big Ideas for the Modern EntrepreneurHow to Tell Stories that Connect Emotionally with Marsha ShandurLondon-born Marsha Shandur holds a superpower: the power of storytelling. Marsha credits her love of storytelling to her late grandmother, whom she describes as unintentionally comedic. She regards her grandmother's last years as her grandmother's funniest years for her inadvertent mixing of fantasy and reality. Having been raised surrounded by stories, Marsha learned how to harness this talent and sought it out to achieve the power of persuasion, empathy, and connection. In this episode, she walks us through what makes a good storyteller by coaching us on how to craft compelling stories and what our br...
2023-03-181h 03
Soft Skills SalonUnlocking the power of empathy through storytelling with Marsha ShandurIn this episode, we are joined by Marsha Shandur, a storytelling, communication and sales coach and trainer who founded Yes Yes Marsha, a company that has helped thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals gain storytelling skills for ethical influence. Diana and Marsha begin by emphasizing the significance of empathy in effective storytelling. Through well-crafted narratives, people can connect with and gain insights into experiences they may not have personally encountered. They conclude their discussion by stressing the importance of empathy and curiosity in communicating with someone who may have inaccurate information rather than solely focusing on proving oneself to...
2023-02-2436 min
Speak Up. Show Up.Ep #173: How to Choose the Right StoryStory is magic for creating connection. When you tell a story that shows the people you want to serve that you get what they are experiencing, have been there yourself (or helped another person go through it), and come out the other side, you are a beacon light for them. This is why I call your Story of Transformation your Beacon Light Story. The truth is, though, you’ve been through a lot of transformations. Any time you go from one place to another, weathering the difficulties along the way, growing and...
2023-01-1620 min
Good Life ProjectThe Hug | Stories. Kindness. Love. And connection.As we bring this year to a close, we wanted to reflect on human beings. Stories. Kindness. Love. And connection. And, more than anything, you. Our community.Stories that allow us to see more of the goodness in each other, how we’re all human, doing the best we can. Stories that remind us all that people are good, they can be kind even to total strangers in ways we never imagined. And, today, to close out this long-strange trip of a year, we wanted to share some of these curating stories, specifically from a collection of...
2022-12-291h 18Speak Up. Show Up.Ep #168: How to Be Strategic in Storytelling with Marsha ShandurStory has become a buzzword in the business world. While we know we need to tell more stories, and to do it strategically, it’s still mysterious for many how to do that effectively. There’s no better way to learn the art and best practices of storytelling than to talk with THE storytelling expert, Marsha Shandur OF Yes Yes Marsha. In this episode, you’ll learn: The best way to start a story to captivate the attention of your audience Cool science around why story is so compelling The biggest mistakes people t...
2022-12-1244 minThe Legalmybiz.ca PodcastDeconstructing A Story With Storytelling Coach Marsha ShandurIn this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau welcomes storytelling coach Marsha Shandur to discuss storytelling and when she knew it was time to get more serious about contracts.Specifically, Corinne and Martha chat about:- Some of their go-to stories to tell and some of their inspirations- How Marsha deconstructs the telling of her story- Top tips and resources for how to make your stories better —Check out Marsha's secret landing page that she created for just for this episode:https://www.yesyesmarsha.com/ge...
2022-11-3050 min
Grow OpE16 How to Tame your Inner Beast, Marsha ShandurEver since I did Karen Ward’s Curiosity Camp, I’ve wanted to have Marsha Shandur, storytelling coach and speaker, on the show.
In this episode, which is a nice build on the conversation I had with Cat Wiles on How to Stay Sane in Advertising, Marsha shares her top 5 tips on how to tame your inner beast - that voice in your head that constantly reminds you that you are not good enough, you will never be enough, and that you should give up trying to be awesome.
2022-06-1533 min
StoryShout: Real Stories of Failure & ConnectionMarsha Sucks at Going to Bed on TimeSend us a textMarsha Shandur has a flip phone and all kinds of social media blockers...yet she still manages to not go to bed at a decent hour. Kelsey and Marsha discuss time for yourself after kids are down, the allure of old Sex and the City and Seinfeld episodes, and how even locking yourself out of social media doesn't help us go to bed earlier.All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.yesyesmarsha.com/storyshout/To learn more about StoryShout podcast advertising...
2022-03-1638 min
From A People PerspectiveUsing Storytelling To Level Up Your Employer Brand with Marsha Shandur - Storytelling & Keynote Speaker CoachMarsha Shandur and I talk about how to apply the science, magic and art of using storytelling to creating a captivating employer brand and levelling up the employee experience. Given that storytelling is the oldest form of communication, our brains are hardwired to respond better to those who communicate effectively. Marsha has coached some of the most amazing speakers and helped countless organizations level up their communication skills, here's some of the wonderfully nice things they've said about working with her. Marsha was kind enough to create a summary and resource page for some of...
2022-01-1852 min
Five ThingsS03E03 – Out of the Dark Storytelling w Jillian WelshOut of the Dark: a storytelling show, where everyday people bring their real life stories, into the light. Each week three different storytellers tackle a new theme and share vulnerable, embarrassing and often downright hilarious stories from their real lives. Hosted by comedian and storyteller Jillian Welsh (This American Life, RISK!, CBC’s Love Me) You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and the next week you’ll be back for more.
This week’s episode features Hisham Kelati, Carson Pinch, and Marsha Shandur telling stories about near death experiences.
Instagram: @baddogtheatre
Twitter: @baddogtheatre
Webs...
2021-07-271h 07
The Changed Podcast with Aden NepomLess Fear, More Joy – Gary Hirsch, episode 37Creator of Brave Bots, Joy Bots, and Love Bots & co-founder of On Your Feet Improv For Business - Episode 37 of The Changed Podcast features the creative, generous and playful Gary Hirsch!Gary Hirsch is a visual artist, a facilitator & consultant, and an improviser. In this episode, we talked about how he came to co-found On Your Feet Improvisation for Business, spread joy through BotJoy, along with his feelings, stories, and thoughts about what it means to face and embrace change.Gary is also my friend, and colleague through the work we do together at On...
2021-07-0251 min
The 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 08
The Changed Podcast with Aden NepomMarsha Shandur Helps You Tell Great Stories – Episode 28In this episode storytelling expert Marsha Shandur, shares a few of the key ingredients to an excellent story and shares a story of her own that demonstrates how our willingness to leap into the abyss of love can change usMarsha Shandur has been listening to and telling stories her whole life. Perhaps you've even seen or heard Marsha tell a story yourself!If you do not already know Marsha and you're wondering who the heck she is... perhaps this keynote from the 2019 World Domination Summit is a particularly charming, relatable, and inspiring introduction!
2021-04-3050 min
We're Only HumanMarsha Shandur: It’s Okay To Be Who You AreMarsha Shandur has a beast who whispers in her ear every day. She used to try to quiet the voice but the voice kept coming back. She also realized she wasn't the only one with this beast whispering. Many of us have this little voice in our head, trying to convince us that we aren't good enough.
Marsha is on a mission to show us how to tame this voice and successfully co-exist with it. We're then able to be who we are without fear of the voice tearing us down.
In this episode, Marsha Shandur and I discuss:
Why...
2021-02-2455 min
Soul and Wit63. Our Business Start Up StoriesIf you want to know how Courtney and Bailey started their businesses and what they’ve learned along the way, this episode is for you. They share …How to find clients Where the money comes from When to hire help and when to be scrappy Exit strategies The podcasts they enjoy to hear stories from other women founders Favorite Things: Bailey: Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos Clothing that looks fancy but feels like pajamas Courtney: Two cha...
2021-02-2231 min
The Bobby Jagdev Podcast13. Sparking Connection Through Storytelling with Marsha ShandurWhen we are attracted to those who are successful or inspire us. It’s their innate ability to tell a story. That’s the attribute that charms us and creates a spark. A spark is likely to catalyse a physical or emotional connection. And it’s from this connection that the storyteller can truly showcase their message, their brand and their goal. This is a conversation on how we best illuminate ourselves in the presence of others. Read more...
2021-02-011h 47
Insight Out : Big Ideas for the Modern EntrepreneurHow to Tell Stories that Connect Emotionally - Marsha ShandurLondon-born Marsha Shandur holds a superpower: the power of storytelling. Marsha credits her love of storytelling to her late grandmother, whom she describes as unintentionally comedic. She regards her grandmother's last years as her grandmother's funniest years for her inadvertent mixing of fantasy and reality. Having been raised surrounded by stories, Marsha learned how to harness this talent and sought it out to achieve the power of persuasion, empathy, and connection. In this episode, she walks us through what makes a good storyteller by coaching us on how to craft compelling stories and what our br...
2020-12-221h 06
Screw the NaysayersHow To Use Storytelling To Build Your Brand | Marsha Shandur - Part 2Marsha Shandur is the curator, organizer, and host of True Stories Told Live Toronto.
True Stories (Told Live) Toronto is a simple idea. A bunch of people having a drink in a back room in West Toronto — or, during the pandemic, their own rooms, but online — listening to other people telling true stories.
It’s not comedy, though it’s allowed to be funny. It’s not educational, but you might learn something. It’s not musical, but, each show, we include a story-telling musician.
There’s no theme each mon...
2020-12-1428 min
Screw the NaysayersHow To Use Storytelling To Create Emotional Connection | Marsha Shandur - Part 1Marsha Shandur is the curator, organizer, and host of True Stories Told Live Toronto.
True Stories (Told Live) Toronto is a simple idea. A bunch of people having a drink in a back room in West Toronto — or, during the pandemic, their own rooms, but online — listening to other people telling true stories.
It’s not comedy, though it’s allowed to be funny. It’s not educational, but you might learn something. It’s not musical, but, each show, we include a story-telling musician.
There’s no theme each mon...
2020-12-1427 min
What is Leadership?Power of Story with Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandur of Yes Yes Marsha is a Storytelling, Communication and Speaker Coach who has taught hundreds of individuals and groups of executives, entrepreneurs and professionals across the world. This episode explores the role of storytelling in leadership and the importance of vulnerability when it comes to connecting and engaging with your audience. They talk about the fundamental rules of effective storytelling, the key questions to ask yourself when writing a compelling story, and how your ability to be a good storyteller is irrelevant to the magnitude of your life experiences. For links & show notes go to: cheladavison.com...
2020-12-091h 16
Story Worthy649 - A Dangerous Situation with Yes Yes Marsha! Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandur (Yes Yes Marsha, True Stories Toronto) was in her dorm room one night when her roommate saw something horrific. Listen to find out what happened! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Wayne Federman, MaryLynn Rajskub, Melissa Peterman, Ed Crasnick, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Greg Proops! Four comedians spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true 1 or 2 minute story on the topic they land. The "expert judges" comment and everyone laughs...
2020-11-241h 01
Story Worthy649 - A Dangerous Situation with Yes Yes Marsha! Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandur (Yes Yes Marsha, True Stories Toronto) was in her dorm room one night when her roommate saw something horrific. Listen to find out what happened! Oh! And check out the secret website Marsha made just for us! Click here. The Story Worthy Hour Of Power is once a month on the third Sunday of every month at 5:00pm PST, via Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank California! Watch 6 true stories in 1 hour! Plus every Friday night, we play Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show with your host Christine Blackburn, comedian Blaine Capatch and writer Danny Zuker! Story Smash sold-out consistent...
2020-11-241h 00
Story WorthyA Dangerous Situation with Yes Yes Marsha! Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandur (Yes Yes Marsha, True Stories Toronto) was in her dorm room one night when her roommate saw something horrific. Listen to find out what happened!
The Story Worthy Hour Of Power is once a month on the third Sunday of every month at 5:00pm PST, via Flappers Comedy Club! in Burbank California1 Watch 6 true stories in 1 hour! Plus every Friday night, we play Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show with your host Christine Blackburn, comedian Blaine Capatch and writer Danny Zuker! Story Smash sold-out consistently at the Hollywood Improv for 3 years and now we're playing on Zoom! Jo...
2020-11-2459 minGood Life ProjectThe Hug | Part 2Today, we’re sharing part 2 of our special series, The Hug. Last week, we aired part 1 of the Hug, with six beautiful stories. Today is part 2 next, think of it as the other arm in our audio hug, wrapping us all in the arms of stories that remind us of our shared humanity at a time we need it most. So, sit back and enjoy these stories in part 2 of The Hug. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1 of The Hug (https://tinyurl.com/y2f5y2eh), be sure to download it and listen now...
2020-11-091h 05
The Uncharted LeaderThe Power of Storytelling to Cultivate Connection with Marsha ShandurDone right, storytelling is a powerful and lucrative tool for your brand. But, done wrong, not only is it as useless as tits on a bull, you’re likely to waste hundreds of hours and dollars without any return on your investment. So, what does this overused buzzword actually mean for you and your brand? Storytelling is one of my deepest passions and, as a descendent of the stolen generation, one of my inherited talents. Storytelling is a term that everybody interprets in their own way. As an indigenous person, the life lessons brought ab...
2020-10-3056 min
Systematic LeaderDeepening Your Mindset Practice with Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandur of Yes Yes Marsha deep dives into how her inner beasts treats her with such disdain and how she deals with it. This was a fun interview and I felt a kinship of someone that has done deep work that has helped her fly higher.
One of my favorite aspects of this interview is Marsha’s willingness to open up and talk about her inner demons and how they affect her life. It’s important that we are honest with what is going on in our lives, the good and the bad, so we can lear...
2020-10-1355 min
The Biz PodcastPeople want to hear your storiesMaster storyteller, Marsha Shandur from Yes Yes Marsha, joins me on the podcast to discuss the art of storytelling and how it can help business owners connect with their audience. Marsha writes about storytelling, about how to tell compelling stories, and how to tell your own personal stories in a compelling way. She coaches speakers and entrepreneurs on how to tell their stories online and on stage. She also coaches them on how to write sales pages that don't make them want to cry or throw up. In essence, Marsha helps people tell stories that let people actually connect with...
2019-11-2114 min
How To Get A GripMarsha Shandur — Storytelling, Drawing and StandupMarsha Shandur is a Story Telling Coach and the owner of Yes Yes Marsha. She helps business owners with big hearts and big thinking get more connected with their peers and customers through storytelling! Marsha hates stories that have no emotion — no ‘spark’ — and shares how you can turn a dreadfully boring story into the life of the party with just a few little tweaks in today’s episode! Mentioned in This Episode: Yesyesmarsha.com Yesyesmarsha.com/matthew Matthewkimberley.com Work with Me
2019-04-151h 00
Build Your Online Audience[341] How to use stories to attract your ideal clients with Marsha ShandurDo you want to attract more of the right clients? Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to build an audience and to establish trust and credibility. But many people either lack confidence in their storytelling ability or are scared of revealing too much of themselves. In this episode, I talk to story coach... READ MORE The post [341] How to use stories to attract your ideal clients with Marsha Shandur appeared first on Janet Murray.
2019-04-0453 min
Live Different Podcast#149 How to Be Interesting. Craft a Better Story with Marsha Shandur of Yes Yes MarshaMarsha Shandur is a story coach, networking mentor, and memory scavenger at Yes Yes Marsha. She helps leaders and entrepreneurs by teaching them how to make instant and powerful emotional connections with collaborators and dream clients. Marsha is also the host of the podcast Marsha Meets . . . On the show, she has interviewed brilliant comedians like Rufus Hound, Greg Davies, Stewart Lee, and Russell Kane. The show has been hailed twice as one of the world’s Top Ten Best Comedy Podcasts by The Guardian. Marsha is also the co-author of the book Off The Mic: The World’s Be...
2019-03-2053 min
The SIGRUN ShowConnecting with Your Dream Client Through Storytelling with Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandur is a Storytelling Coach who helps big organizations, solopreneurs, and keynote speakers craft their stories in a way that creates instant connections with their ideal clients. Raised in a Russian household, Marsha lived and breathed storytelling growing up so much that she incorporated it into her previous jobs as a radio DJ and a networking mentor. Today, Marsha’s approach has been so impactful that she was featured in Forbes, BBC, and Mashable. Marsha joins me on this episode to share how you as a business owner can immediately connect with your dream cli...
2019-03-1332 min
Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business035: How to Network and Make Industry Friends w/ Marsha Shandur✨🗺️ Learn more about Creative & Coin here: https://link.motionhatch.com/coin Get 25% off for life when you join before midnight PST on the 26th of August. Do you hate networking? Maybe you imagine that it's just sucking up and brown-nosing. Maybe you’re just feeling shy. These are common concerns, but they shouldn’t stop you. Today’s guest will tell how to set these worries aside and start making important connections that will help your business grow! This week, I speak with Marsha Shandur, a Networking Mentor and Storytelling Coach. In short, she helps people...
2019-03-1249 min
Awaken Your Inner Superstar68 Marsha Shandur – Write Stories to Connect, Transform & GrowLearn how story is the absolute best way to connect with other people, whether onstage, online or in person. In this episode, Marsha Shandur shares some great stories of her own, while sharing how each of us can use story to drive business, transformation and connection. “As humans, we’re desperate to belong; it’s what we crave more than we crave being happy. So by telling a story that has some vulnerability in it, you’re saying to people: "you belong" – not when you’ve fixed yourself, not when you’re perfect, but you belong where you are right...
2019-01-2337 min
Road to SomewhereMarsha ShandurTalking about what’s true with comedian and storytelling coach Marsha Shandur.For more from Marsha Shandur, visit http://yesyesmarsha.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-10-0344 min
The Creative Life ShowYour zone of genius and how to rock your story, with Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandur was living as she'd dreamed of for nearly 15 years: a job as a successful radio DJ, a life full of live gigs and music, on the brink of the big time. But there was something missing. (Whisper it: she was getting bored).So she took off. She moved continent, with no plan and no job. And that's how she started her journey that's led to her business as a much-loved storytelling coach, in demand by private clients and events to help them build trust and connection, and make it FUN.
2018-09-0439 min
Honestly LisaStory Story Story Feat. Marcia ShandurMarsha is the shit and my spirit animal! Growing up in a Russian family, stories were in Marsha’s blood, the currency of her family conversations. she received a psychology degree from the University of Edinburgh then did a 15-year stint as a Radio DJ, where I learned how to hone in on the best bits of a story and arrange them to make the most impact — in the 20 seconds between songs. She is a Networking Mentor and learned how to apply her instincts and storytelling skills to the business world, teaching people how to get to the heart of their...
2018-02-231h 04
Honestly LisaStory Story Story Feat. Marcia ShandurMarsha is the shit and my spirit animal! Growing up in a Russian family, stories were in Marsha’s blood, the currency of her family conversations. she received a psychology degree from the University of Edinburgh then did a 15-year stint as a Radio DJ, where I learned how to hone in on the best bits of a story and arrange them to make the most impact — in the 20 seconds between songs. She is a Networking Mentor and learned how to apply her instincts and storytelling skills to the business world, teaching people how to get t...
2018-02-231h 04
The Art of CharmMinisode Monday #78 | Harnessing Emotions for Powerful StorytellingWelcome to Minisode Monday, where we kick off the week with something quick and actionable -- to make you more magnetic and effective -- that you can implement right away. Marsha Shandur of Yes Yes Marsha rejoins us (check out her full episode here) with ways we can harness emotions for powerful storytelling -- and what to leave out for better effect. Let's get to it! The Cheat Sheet: Telling a good story well literally floods your listener's brain with dopamine (which helps with information processing) and oxytocin (which makes them trust you more). Contrary to popular belief, it's...
2017-11-0610 min
Practice of Being SeenMarsha Shandur: Unforgettable StorytellingWhat are the biggest mistakes people make when they tell a story? It’s not “too much detail.” Storytelling Coach Marsha Shandur gives advice about how to be a powerful storyteller - even if you’re a private person or a therapist concerned about disclosing too much. When you meet Marsha in real life, she makes an impression. You always remember what you feel around her (it’s all about grinning and being fabulously real, we find). That phenomenon totally carries over into the POBScast experience. There’s a truth that so many coache...
2017-05-3100 min
Life on Purpose66: LoP Round-Table on Pretending w/Marsha Shandur, Charles Gupton, and Rick CharlieLife on Purpose Episode #66 is the long-promised return of the LoP Round-Table! For my third RT, I was joined by Marsha Shandur, Charles Gupton, and Rick Charlie. They are each storytellers and creatives who work in a variety of different mediums (podcasts, storytelling, blogs, photos, video) and each use prompts on social media to examine the human condition and show that "I Don't Have It All Together", as Marsha's weekly Tuesday post proves! They joined me for an in-depth conversation on the topic of "pretending" — both online and in-person — including examining why we do it, what's actually behi...
2017-01-2652 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastCreative Kale - OH just spin off Marsha ShandurMarsha lives in Canada. She is from England. She is many other things too. An ex radio presenter, the person who picked most of the music for The Inbetweeners TV show, an activist (though she claimed to be a lazy one), and a general all-round thinker. Hywel and Marsha chew the creative kale from their perspectives of life as media / creative types. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-12-0954 min
Ever Better TodayJournal 05: Storytelling for ImpactA Better World, One Story at a Time A meaningful story has the power to change one person’s life. And, if stories can change lives, they can also move a community, and maybe even elevate a nation. On the most recent Ever Better podcasts, Marc Winn, Marsha Shandur, and Beckie Thompson shared their personal stories, and described how and why they are helping others to do the same. In this journal episode you’ll hear highlights from these three podcasts and afterwards, if you haven’t had a chance to listen to the full episodes...
2016-07-0109 minEver Better TodayMarsha Shandur: Be UnforgettableMarsha Shandur (aka Yes Yes Marsha) has the gift of making people laugh while sharing really insightful lessons. Throughout our discussion, she offers amazing ideas for communicating effectively, practices for staying positive, and lessons from the near-death experience of her great aunt...all through stories. Marsha is a professional storytelling coach and she attributes her storytelling talents to growing up in a large, close-knit Russian family that communicates through highly-detailed stories. She runs an event called True Stories Told Live Toronto, and works with corporations to help humanize leaders. And, she is the official storytelling coach...
2016-06-2455 min
The Biz Podcast#21 A Story Of Action And Feeling With Marsha ShandurWhy is storytelling such an important part of business communications? Marsha Shandur from Yes Yes Marsha joined me on the podcast and we talked about why it's important and she shared some easy tips on how you can share stories that will connect with your audience.
For more episodes, the link to her secret web page, or the links to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Podcast visit www.socialmediasimplified.ca
2016-02-1120 min
Become More CompellingEp 4 Marsha Shandur: How To Craft Compelling Stories From A Master StorytellerWant more awesome stuff (podcasts, Q&A videos, articles and more) to supercharge your people skills? Click here! --------- On this episode of Become More Compelling Radio, I am super excited to have the delightful Marsha Shandur (@YesYesMarsha) founder of yesyesmarsha.com. Marsha is a phenomenal storytelling and networking coach, and the official storytelling coach at Portland's World Domination Summit. She has been featured on the BBC, Forbes, The Art of Charm and The Muse. She also has a book out: Off The Mic: The World's Best Stand-Up Comedians Get Serious About Comedy
2015-09-141h 04
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsMarsha Shandur on Networking and Why Just Being a Bad Ass Creative isn't EnoughNetworking Coach Marsha Shandur dishes on why being the best isn’t enough. Learn what networking is and isn’t, and get actionable tips and strategies for in-person and e-mail networking. The Dish: How to answer “What do you do?” at networking events Why networking is critical to your success Why just being good isn’t good enough It’s your responsibility to get in front of these people and make them aware of you The people putting themselves in front of people are the ones that are going to get picked What networking is not Caveats...
2015-02-2444 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastEpisode 11 - The Inbetweeners - music and more with Marsha ShandurMarsha has been on the inbetweeners band wagon since the very beginning. She picks the music for the whole of the inbetweeners box set and movies alike. She chats to Hywel and Jamie who are talking many other things like Scandi dramas and what on earth is a Cul De Sac with luke Marsden...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-02-1347 min
The Art of Charm359: Marsha Shandur | Saying Yes to NetworkingAs Marsha Shandur (@yesyesmarsha) knows, networking can be fun. Here's where she shows you how. "Networking is a long-term relationship, not a one-night stand." -Marsha Shandur The Cheat Sheet: Is everyone afraid of networking events? The top two ways to add value to someone no matter who they are. What's the spotlight effect? What does Helen Fielding have to teach us about networking? What is Marsha's "secret sentence" she uses to get a response from people? And so much more... Full show notes at https://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/marsha-shandur-saying-yes-networking-episode-359/ Find out more about the team who makes The Art...
2014-12-2958 min