Narrate. Captivate. Dominate.

Mastering storytelling is the secret weapon every leader needs.

In this episode, Ben unveils a powerful yet simple framework to help you craft compelling stories that captivate your audience, inspire action, and leave a lasting impact.

You’ll discover how to tap into your personal experiences, find the emotional core of your message, and structure your story for maximum effect.

Whether you’re...

...addressing your team

...pitching an idea

...leading a conversation...

this episode will give you the tools to narrate, captivate, and dominate.

Tune in and start transforming the way you communicate now.

You’ll Also Discover:

How to Unlock Your Stories That Stick

A Framework for Instant Impact

How to Transform Words into Influence

Make an Emotional Connection Fast

Craft a Story That Leads

Some of the big ideas:

Takeaways:

Storytelling is a powerful tool for leaders to communicate messages effectively and memorably.

Brainstorming emotional stories can help create relatable narratives for your audience.

Using the Fields Paradigm framework simplifies storytelling into three acts: setup, confrontation, and resolution.

Practice storytelling using different energy levels to discover the most effective delivery.

Focus on the emotional impact of stories to enhance audience engagement and retention.

A well-crafted story can lead to memorable lessons and impactful calls to action.

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Hundreds of locations burning...

Amber Burke, COO of Burn Boot Camp, faced a crisis—and what happened next will leave you rethinking leadership.

In this episode, you'll uncover Amber’s extraordinary journey through a high-stakes challenge, where vulnerability became her greatest asset.

Discover how she navigated the fallout, rebuilt trust, and transformed a moment of adversity into an opportunity for growth.

You'll also hear how Burn Boot Camp’s (44 States and 360 locations) mission to empower women aligns with Amber’s own leadership philosophy, shaped by her background as a competitive athlete.

This is more than a leadership story—it’s a masterclass in resilience, connection, and creating a culture that lifts everyone higher.

You'll also discover:

✅ What Turns a Crisis into an Opportunity.

✅ A Mission to Empower Women in Fitness.

✅ The Key to High-Performance.

✅ Why Vulnerability Builds Trust.

✅ A Strategy to Navigate Triggers and Stay Healthy on the Go.

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Learn More About Burn Boot Camp: https://burnbootcamp.com/

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No Fear = No Growth

Bentina Terry, CEO of Southern Linc and Southern Telecom, shares a pivotal moment that shaped her leadership, including the unexpected power of stepping into the field and leading from the front.

Sometimes executives lean primarily on leading from the...

...boardroom

...spreadsheet

...and the powerpoint

but Bentina challenges that perspective with her own story of facing fear, getting out of her comfort zone, and deeply connecting with front-line leaders.

You'll hear how the results have been incredible!

Her powerful leadership principles and authentic approach will inspire you to embrace fear, challenge your limits, and become the hero in your own career story.

You'll also discover:

✅ How fear can drive success.

✅ How to use boundaries for better leadership.

✅ The power of learning in unfamiliar territory.

Following Bentina on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentina-chisolm-terry/

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Stop trying to manufacture culture—it’s not working, and your team knows it.

The more you force it, the further away you get from what truly drives success.

Aamir Paul, Schneider Electric President North America, believes culture isn’t created in boardrooms or through corporate slogans—it’s something you invite others to join, not impose.

What if the key to transforming your organization is letting go of control and truly reducing the micro management?

If you’re ready to hear the uncomfortable truth about why culture initiatives fail, this could change everything for you...

You'll also discover:

How crisis fuels cultural change

Why kindness builds unshakable trust

The surprising power of transparency

How sustainability drives innovation

Why empowered teams outperform every time

Leadership’s deeper purpose: community first

🎧 Ready to rethink leadership? Listen now!

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BUILD LEADERS, NOT FOLLOWERS

When Ryan Kean, CIO at TQL (Total Quality Logistics...one of the largest freight brokers in the nation), stepped into his first leadership role in his career, he was eager to prove himself.

But his team, leaderless for months, wasn’t immediately receptive.

One pivotal conversation changed everything—forcing Ryan to rethink his approach to leadership entirely.

Discover in this episode what he learned that transformed his career and even reshaped the way his team approached their work.

Now it's drives positive change within his company and far beyond.

You’ll Also Learn:

What You’ll Discover:

✅ How to Unlock Your Team’s Leadership

✅ The Trust-Building Blueprint

✅ The Hidden Edge of Leadership

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From the Baseball Diamond to the Boardroom

What can a Major League Baseball player teach us about executive leadership and success?

Bill McCarthy, former Braves MLB player and now president of Securitas Healthcare, shares the lesson learned from the field that transformed his approach to business.

A powerful challenge from Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker shaped Bill’s perspective on what truly drives results.

Uncover how this lesson transcend sports, inspiring leaders to think differently about teamwork, execution, and personal growth.

You’ll Discover:

A surprising leadership mantra that shifts the focus from effort to results.

The unexpected strategy that builds trust and accountability in high-pressure environments.

What a baseball manager’s challenge can teach you about effective action at work.

The hidden connection between physical health and peak professional performance.

A behind-the-scenes story of transformation from athlete to executive leader.

🎧 Ready to uncover the game-changing insights?

Listen now!

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🚀 An Elevator Pitch Revolutionized an Industry 🚀

Imagine turning a simple idea into a solution used by over 28,000 locations. That’s exactly what Vishal Agarwal, founder and CEO of Checkmate, accomplished—but it didn’t happen overnight.

In this latest podcast episode, you'll discover...

💡 How a chance elevator encounter with Five Guys changed everything.

🍔 The genius behind integrating delivery platforms directly into restaurant POS systems.

📈 The leadership disciplines that turned challenges into HUGE WINS!

This isn’t just a story for tech founders or restaurant pros—it’s a masterclass in understanding customer pain points, building meaningful relationships, and leading with resilience.

Curious about the elevator pitch that unlocked a restaurant revolution?

🎧 Listen now and discover how vision, grit, and adaptability can transform any industry.

Follow Vishal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishalagarwal82/

Learn more about Checkmate: https://www.itsacheckmate.com

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Serve to Succeed: The Transformative Leadership of Naomi Brezi

Naomi Brezi, Seasoned Executive Leader, opens up about the pivotal moment when her leadership was falling short.

Struggling to connect with a resistant team of senior colleagues, she realized a mindset and approach shift was necessary.

That transformation didn’t just change the dynamic—it reshaped every interaction moving forward, ultimately leading the team to win Sales Team of the Year and share the stage in celebration. 💡

You'll also discover:

The Leadership Breakthrough You Didn’t Expect

Turning Resistance Into Results

The Surprising Strength of Vulnerability

Redefining Opportunities in the Workplace

This isn’t just Naomi’s story—it’s a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and servant leadership.

👉 Listen now and let Naomi’s journey inspire your own leadership evolution.

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🚨 There's a NEW FAME Transforming Leadership, Marketing, and Social Connection 🚨

Discover the revolutionary idea brought to life by Steven Galanis, co-founder and CEO of Cameo:

✨ A billion-dollar platform changing how celebrities connect with fans.

✨ Over 70,000 talents from every corner of the entertainment world.

✨ Personalized experiences that turn fleeting fame into lasting impact.

You'll hear:

• 🧠 The aha moment that inspired Cameo—why social media stars needed more than just likes to thrive.
• 📈 How Cameo skyrocketed during the pandemic, creating a lifeline for sidelined stars.
• 💡 Lessons in authentic leadership during rapid growth and remote work.
• 🌟 Insights into the new "long tail" of fame and how digital platforms are rewriting the rules.

Ready to hear how Steven transformed the celebrity-fan connection and reshaped what it means to be famous in the digital age?

🔗 Tune in now and join the conversation on the future of fame, connection, and innovation.

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Learn More about Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/

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A Question Sparked Growth and Helped Millions.

Michael Travars President & GM of LifeSafer Ignition Interlock, shares the bold question that drove the company’s transformation from the #1 U.S. ignition interlock provider to a global leader in road safety solutions, now spanning 11 countries. 🌎

It all started with one question that he posed to his team.

You'll hear how they've expanded beyond LifeSafer’s core technology and address the global issues of drunk driving, distracted driving, and speed-related fatalities.

Through an open culture that values dissent and encourages risk-taking, he’s cultivated a team that doesn’t settle for the status quo.

His philosophy?

Listen to objections as fuel for innovation, not as setbacks.

They have have an incredible groundbreaking program in Washington D.C. that mandates intelligent speed assist devices for high-risk drivers, and Travers' ambitious vision to double the company’s impact on road safety.

This conversation is a masterclass in leadership that challenges us all to think bigger and lead with purpose. Don’t miss it!

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Learn More About Lifesafer: https://www.lifesafer.com/

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