How To Tell Stories That Connect With Audiences | with guest Danny Brassell

Unlock the Power of Storytelling with Danny Brassell Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball welcomes storytelling expert and professional speaker Danny Brassell. Danny shares insights into the significance of storytelling as a tool for connecting with audiences and increasing sales. He discusses his journey from journalism to teaching and eventually becoming a highly successful speaker and coach. The episode explores how to craft compelling stories, integrating personal failures for deeper audience connection, and the importance of persistence and motivation. Danny also offers practical advice on developing engaging presentations, crafting a powerful call to action, and building strong rapport with diverse audiences. Tune in to learn actionable strategies to enhance your storytelling and communication skills. Get Danny's free storytelling guide here:  http://freeSTORYguide.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 01:23 Meet Danny Brassell: A Journey of Pivots 02:04 Building a Speaking Career 03:33 Coaching and Measuring Success 04:43 The Power of Storytelling 09:57 Motivation and Persistence 18:09 Crafting Effective Presentations 20:12 Using Reminders for Personal Growth 21:13 The Importance of Clarity in Presentations 21:58 Connecting with Your Audience 22:17 The RAP Framework: Relatability, Authority, Purpose 23:33 Crafting a Memorable Presentation 26:38 The Power of Positive Storytelling 28:49 The Art of Storytelling 29:05 Practical Tips for Storytelling 34:19 Avoiding Overused Stories 35:22 Creating Relatable Stories 37:48 Free Storytelling Blueprint 38:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Finder and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedIn Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it. Mentioned in this episode: New PI mid-roll