The Narrative Advantage

How to Explain Complex Work Without Dumbing It Down - Transmission Series Day 21


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Walking the tightrope between being too technical and overly simplistic is one of the hardest challenges for sophisticated service providers. In this transmission, I share how to communicate complex expertise in accessible ways without eroding your credibility or losing deals. In this episode:
  • Why "it depends" is a valid answer (and how to work with it)
  • The expensive consequences of positioning yourself incorrectly
  • How I pivoted Story Studio Network's messaging and attracted better-fit clients
  • The difference between simplifying language vs. dumbing down your value
  • Why specificity beats simplicity every time
  • Leading with problems instead of solutions
  • Finding the human story in technical work


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The Narrative AdvantageBy Erin Trafford