Episode 386 - Master Storytelling. How to Use Your Experiences to Lift and Inspire Others with Mark Carpenter

Storytelling has existed since humankind's dawn; it has always been a handy tool to share experiences, prevent others from dangers, teach, and create a sense of belonging. We are so connected to stories that hearing one generates chemical reactions in our brains.

If you want to learn how storytelling can transform and take your leadership to the next level, you can't miss today's episode.

This week, I'm joined by Mark Carpenter, Serial Storyteller, Founder, Trainer, Consultant, and Speaker. He co-authored "Master Storytelling", a book about how to turn everyday experiences into stories that teach, lead, and inspire.

Throughout our conversation, Mark explains why storytelling is so compelling for most people and teaches us the basics of creating captivating stories. We also talk about transforming day-to-day experiences into authentic, persuasive, and engaging stories and why most leaders fail to see storytelling's massive potential.

Additionally, Mark explains how to get better at storytelling, build trust through telling stories, what's behind a story that generates an emotional reaction, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 386 and discover the true power of storytelling.

Some Questions I Ask:  Please tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that impacted what you're doing today? (2:50)  What's in the book? How can it help me or any person to do better utilizing storytelling? (9:30)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:  Reasons why storytelling is so compelling to most people (5:30)  Why storytelling is so underutilized by leaders (8:00)  Three biggest mistakes people make at storytelling (10:50)  How can you find impactful stories (14:00)  How to get better at storytelling (20:50)

Resources:  Book: Mark Carpenter, Darrel Harmon - Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire

Connect with Mark:  Website  LinkedIn  Get Mark's ebook FREE

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