The Power of Storytelling for Personal and Professional Development with Priya Sam

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Priya Sam, former national morning show host and news anchor turned storytelling expert.  Kristel and Priya discuss how to fine tune your story to support career advancement, optimal relationships and success.  They discuss how to boost courage and confidence to tell your story, some tips and tricks to help you amplify your story and lots more!  Tune in now!  Key Takeaways From This Episode: How to use storytelling to support career advancement A look into Priya's journey from being a news anchor to becoming a storytelling expert How to boost confidence in telling your story How to overcome feeling boastful while telling your story Why details and preparation are important for optimal storytelling ABOUT PRIYA SAM Priya Sam is a Story Architect and the creator of the Power Story—a transformational approach to professional storytelling that helps high-achieving women unlock career-defining opportunities.  Her expertise is rooted in two high-performance arenas: national television and Big Tech. As a former national morning show host and news anchor, Priya didn’t just read the news—she built instant trust and rapport with politicians, celebrities, and everyday people alike. Her ability to draw out compelling, memorable stories under pressure became her superpower when she pivoted to tech.  In just two years, Priya doubled her salary and became a go-to speaker at Salesforce, a global company of 70,000+ employees. She’s received an offer for every job she’s interviewed for—proof that her Power Story methodology works in high-stakes environments.  Today, through her signature frameworks and coaching, Priya helps women step into the spotlight with confidence, communicate their value with clarity, and become unforgettable in rooms where decisions are made. Her clients have landed Director-level roles, secured five-figure raises, and built personal brands that open doors to the next big opportunity. Connect with Priya Website: https://priyasam.com/#/  Instagram: @priyasam Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/ The Power Story Playbook: https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel’s healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4’s WDAF-TV’s Great Day KC, and Ticker News. 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