Courageous Me

70. Using stories to create deep, inspiring connections with Aleyx Ward


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In this episode, Aleyx Ward, a brand storyteller shares the importance of trusting your intuition when making decisions and how a single story changed the course of her career.

She reveals what happened when she asked for her boss's job and encourages us all to speak up for what we want as it opens doors to unexpected opportunities.

She also reflects on the importance of knowing when it's time to move on and the need to embrace change so you can grow. 

With a background in journalism and 13 years in strategic brand and marketing, Aleyx is a master storyteller who knows how powerful words are in creating emotional connections.

She also discusses how she overcame procrastination and the fear of failure, and why mindset—more than skillset—is critical to business success. 

Finally, Aleyx takes her own advice and gets vulnerable, sharing a deeply personal story that highlights what happens when you share your truth and trust yourself. 

This episode is real, fun, and packed with insightful lessons for anyone wanting to use story to impact and inspire others. 


What you'll learn in this episode:

  • How a story changed the course of her career
  • Words have the power to draw you in and create meaningful connections 
  • The importance of alignment and intuition when making decisions 
  • What happens when you speak up and ask for what you want 
  • The value of knowing when it's time to move on and make a change 
  • Overcoming procrastination and the fear of failure through hypnotherapy 
  • Mindset, not skillset, is key to business success 
  • Being in business is an epic journey of personal development 
  • Trusting yourself and your instincts is one of your greatest assets 
  • Telling your truth and being vulnerable creates deeper connections
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    ~ Shout out to Leadership hypnotherapist Karim Boktor who gets a few mentions.~  

     

    Get in touch with Aleyx:

    Website: Core Story    

    LinkedIn: Aleyx Ward  

    Instagram: aleyxfward  

    Facebook: Core Story

     

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    Let’s connect:

    Website: Kim Payne   

    LinkedIn: kimpayne9rok

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