Be The Drop

As an extrovert, I sometimes take for granted how comfortable I feel networking and meet new people. In a professional capacity, it's an extremely valuable skill to have - to speak confidently in meetings and to make contact with new business prospects. However if you don't feel comfortable in this situation, then you'll definitely appreciate the networking tips for introverts from this week's guest.
Kaley Chu had always been highly introverted. But then she got a new job and didn't utter a single word in her first client meeting, and decided she wanted to change. This was when she developed the idea for 100 Lunches. Over the course of one year, she had 100 lunches with total strangers in order to break out of her shyness and change her life.
In episode 187 of Be The Drop, recorded LIVE from Pause Fest, Kaley reflects on her extraordinary transformation, from too-afraid-to-speak-to-anyone, to a confident public speaker and published author. She also shares some of her top tips for networking with strangers.----This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, so during this current time of social distancing you should replace in person lunches with online Skype meetings; however the hints and tips to help you build your connections are now potentially more important than ever. -----The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes!We release new content each week!SUBSCRIBE to the blog hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify hereSUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more.CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter.CONTACT US [email protected]

These days have been unlike any other. Like me, I’m sure you're finding the frequent and daily changes to things we previously considered everyday norms, to be an incredibly surreal experience. Now more than ever is a time to lean in and support each other - even if that needs to be virtually and without physical contact.
To do our part in helping support you and our community, I’ve been compiling a range of materials that you can listen to, watch or read. Looking after each other and taking the time to actively listen to others, is how we can use this time of crisis to find better versions of ourselves.
In episode 186 of Be The Drop, I share a range of resources and tips for how we’re working to manage both our mental health and the challenges of working from home during mandatory self isolation.----I’d like to personally offer an open ear - I’m currently home 24/7 in mandatory self isolation, so I have time and a willingness to listen and help where I can. If you email via [email protected] we can schedule an online meeting. Stay safe and take care. -----The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes!We release new content each week!SUBSCRIBE to the blog hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify hereSUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more.CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter.CONTACT US [email protected]

A waterfall begins with one drop. That's the concept behind the Be The Drop podcast, and a key philosophy in my life. I believe that, together, we can create and achieve amazing things. My guest this week has a very similar outlook. In fact, the philosophy of his company, Bionic, is 'together, we find a better way.' His life's purpose is to find what unites us for positive global change.
Ben Bickford is a visionary and philosopher, but he's also a businessman. From philosophising with someone from the Atomic Energy Commission while selling things at Camberwell Markets in London aged 15, to debating global change with some of the world's greatest minds at the 2020 Global Economic Forum - Ben thinks BIG.
In episode 185 of Be The Drop, recorded LIVE from Pause Fest, Ben reflects on some of life's seriously big questions. And at a time where coronavirus is spreading global concern, he shares timely insights and tips for motivating ourselves and others to affect global change.----Are you considering starting a podcast? At Narrative Marketing, we deliver a full range of podcast production options. Or if you'd like help getting started to produce your own content, I also deliver podcast training programs, more details via this link.-----The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes!We release new content each week!SUBSCRIBE to the blog hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify hereSUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more.CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter.CONTACT US [email protected]

Success isn't something that happens overnight, it's much more long term and comes from building knowledge and experience. Chef Adam Liston started collecting cookbooks from a young age but it wasn't until he left high school that he started working as a cook. Surfing through the day allowed him to indulge his interest in cooking at night and in his early 20s, he left Adelaide to pursue his culinary adventures in other states and overseas.
During his travels, Adam honed his craft in Shanghai working at the prestigious restaurant T8. Returning to his home town, Adam is cited as lighting the Adelaide dining scene on fire, when he co-opened Japanese hotspot Shobosho on Leigh Street.
In episode 184 of Be The Drop, Adam reflects on community and competition in the food industry, and the launch of his restaurant, Shobosho. He talks about the importance of attention to detail and shares valuable tips on how to run a successful business.-----As one of the country’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Tasting Australia offers innovative events and indulgent adventures. Head to tastingaustralia.com.au to see the full program of events running from 27th March until April 5th. -----The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes!We release new content each week!SUBSCRIBE to the blog hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify hereSUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more.CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter.CONTACT US [email protected]

Working in marketing, I'm often asked about the balance between creativity and strategy - which is more important? How do businesses harness creativity in a strategic way? But they're not 'chalk and cheese'. They're not opposites that somehow need to be brought together. Someone who knows this better than many is this weeks guest, Shingy.
David Shing - or Shingy as he's more commonly known - is a Digital Prophet. In basic terms, he contextualises behaviours and trends for brands within the digital landscape. He advises how to have great ideas that bring brands more value - so creativity and strategy are in his makeup. But with a background in design, media and marketing, the real superpower Shingy has at his disposal is his unquenchable curiosity.
In this episode of Be The Drop, recorded LIVE from Pause Fest, Shingy provides tips on how to unearth great ideas, he reflects on the definition of craft and being a craftsman, plus we have an interesting debate about storytelling and the power of curiosity.----Are you considering starting a podcast? At Narrative Marketing, we deliver a full range of podcast production options. Or if you'd like help getting started to produce your own content, I also deliver podcast training programs, more details via this link.-----The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes!We release new content each week!SUBSCRIBE to the blog hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify hereSUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more.CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter.CONTACT US [email protected]

My interview this week is with a woman after my own heart. Her 'item of significance' is a microphone, she's a business owner and radio host who values meaningful conversations, understanding the profound importance they have in today's digitally connected world.
Lisa Leong was working as a lawyer when she first starting interviewing guests in her 'hot seat'. It wasn't until she was in London that she discovered her passion for radio hosting and landed her first official presenting gig. Lisa is now ABC Radio Host of the This Working Life program. She's also CEO of O1O APAC, a "social technology" consultancy that helps the world's largest and most pioneering businesses to move from an "ego-system" to an eco-system.
In episode 182 of Be The Drop, recorded LIVE from Pause Fest, Lisa reflects on her incredible journey from law to radio and then consultancy. We discuss the value of human connection and she describes the importance of taking an experimental, beginner's mindset in any new endeavour.----Are you considering starting a podcast? At Narrative Marketing, we deliver a full range of podcast production options. Or if you'd like help getting started to produce your own content, I also deliver podcast training programs, more details via this link.-----The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes!We release new content each week!SUBSCRIBE to the blog hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify hereSUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more.CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter.CONTACT US [email protected]

While stories can educate and connect us for a positive purpose, they can also be used to create negative impact. My guest this week is an authority not only on storytelling but also on how to reshape stories that have been used to turn society, in his case, against the cannabis plant and hemp products.
Cormac Sheehan is a storyteller. As a Dubliner, it's in his blood, as Founder of Purpose Communications, he's also a storyteller by profession. Cormac's journey has taken him all over the world, from Copenhagen to Mexico and now Australia where he's Editor and Chief of Green Planet, a magazine that provides education and advocacy around the cannabis plant and supporting industry. He's also Co-founder and CMO of the Cannabis Company, which manufactures a multitude of hemp products - none of which will get you high!
In episode 181 of Be The Drop, recorded LIVE from Pause Fest, Cormac describes his amazing journey from DIY punk in Dublin to learning Spanish in Mexico and then setting up the Cannabis Company here in Australia. He reflects on challenging yourself to discover your purpose and provides tips on how to effectively use storytelling to change a pre-existing narrative.----Are you considering starting a podcast? At Narrative Marketing, we deliver a full range of podcast production options. Or if you'd like help getting started to produce your own content, I also deliver podcast training programs, more details via this link.-----The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes!We release new content each week!SUBSCRIBE to the blog hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify hereSUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more.CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter.CONTACT US [email protected]

Podcasts provide a unique opportunity to communicate by sharing stories on just about any topic. As a scientist, you might think Ahmad Saleem is more comfortable with written communication. However, as the Co Host and Producer of Exploration Radio, he believes that podcasting is the ideal medium for exploratory conversations.
Ahmad describes himself as an Explorer, Economist and Podcaster. But he's also an avid traveller. Born in Pakistan, brought up in Canada, he now lives in Australia. As a trained geologist, he's worked in places as far away as Mongolia and Greenland.
In episode 180 of Be The Drop, Ahmad reflects on his podcasting journey. He provides tips on how to start a podcast and discusses some of the challenges and lessons he's discovered along the way, to help you avoid his mistakes!----Are you considering starting a podcast? At Narrative Marketing, we deliver a full range of podcast production options. Or if you'd like help getting started to produce your own content, I also deliver podcast training programs, more details via this link.-----The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes!We release new content each week!SUBSCRIBE to the blog hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify hereSUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more.CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter.CONTACT US [email protected]

There is much to learn from other people's stories, if we take the time to stop and listen. Storytelling can be incredibly powerful and help us to find meaning, build connections and drive change. My guest this week, Brittany Elmslie has a story that's both extraordinary and extremely relatable.
Brit has achieved more than your average 25 year old - she has reached the pinnacle of international sport, winning 2 Olympic gold medals. As the youngest person on the Australian Olympic team in 2012, Brittany's strength, drive and determination got her to the podium. But there was a cost to her success and a challenging journey behind those medals.
In episode 179 of Be The Drop, Brit reflects on the personal shame she felt during her Olympic career and how she overcame it by learning self-compassion. She discusses her retirement from sport in 2019 and the process she went through to discover her new "why", this is a must-listen for anyone going through a time of transition.----Are you considering starting a podcast? At Narrative Marketing, we deliver a full range of podcast production options. Or if you'd like help getting started to produce your own content, I also deliver podcast training programs, more details via this link.-----The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes!We release new content each week!SUBSCRIBE to the blog hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify hereSUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more.CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter.CONTACT US [email protected]

I'm a talker; but as a student and trainer of effective communication, I also know that communication is not just about talking. Communication begins with the stories we tell ourselves, and often we're not even aware of the impact our self-talk is having on us. This week's guest explains this concept and how art therapy can help.Bel Ryan describes art as naturally therapeutic. Through her work with teenagers as a school counsellor, she discovered that people are able to express themselves through art, even when they're unable or unwilling to express themselves verbally. In her business Ignite Art Therapies, Bel works with clients, using art therapy to help the unknown, become known.In today’s episode of Be The Drop, Bel discusses the human disconnect that exists in today's digital and hyper-connected world. She provides valuable insights into the process of art therapy, as well as tips and other simple tools to help today's busy professionals understand themselves better.----Another form of communication that we love is comedy. As Adelaide Fringe gears up to take over Adelaide, Eliza Thomas and Wendy Torbet offer you the opportunity to learn funny through An Introduction to Stand Up Comedy Writing; access more details via this link.-----The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes!We release new content each week!SUBSCRIBE to the blog here SUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes hereSUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify hereSUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more.CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter.CONTACT US [email protected]