9. How A Former Priest Creates Badass Teams with Tobias Rodrigues 

Why does someone join the Church - and why do they leave? How does being a priest teach you to create better teams? What are the mistakes leaders make in times of crisis?  

Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz. 

My guest today is one of the best speakers I’ve met and also my good friend, Tobias Rodrigues.  

Tobias is a communication coach at IESE Business School in Barcelona. He also offers effective team-playing workshops, leadership coaching, keynote speeches, and conflict mediation to international brands including eBay, Henkel, HP, King and PayPal. In short, he helps companies build badass teams.  If that wasn’t enough, Tobias makes the most lethal margaritas I’ve ever had.  

You can find out more about him at tobiasrodrigues.com.   

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I'm a keynote speaker on storytelling, a public speaking coach and author. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as my children will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

8. Human Connection is a Skill with Brian Miller 

How do you turn small talk into real connections? Why is the size of your audience not that important? What is the current and present danger of bad storytelling? 

Welcome to the StoryPowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.

My guest today is Brian Miller.

Brian is a former magician turned author, speaker, coach, and consultant on human connection. His TEDx talk "How to Magically Connect with Anyone" has been viewed over 3 million times worldwide.

His book Three New People has been recommended by Publishers Weekly, Seth Godin, and now by me - just in case Seth wasn’t enough for you.

You can find Brian on brianmillerspeaks.com, or directly on his popular blog, humanconnection.blog. 

If you like the show, please leave us a review, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes.

I'm a keynote speaker on storytelling, author and public speaking coach. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as my children will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

7. Boosting Your Charisma and Squashing Beetles with Florian Mueck 

What is the most common speaking mistake of all? Are certain things not appropriate in business communication? What is the future for trainers?  

Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.  

My guest today is the public speaking guru and charisma booster Florian Mueck.  

Florian Mueck is a trainer, keynote speaker and speech coach, and he teaches companies the power of persuasive communication and memorable presentations. Some of his international clients include Banco Santander, Metro Group, Microsoft, Moët Hennessy and King. Florian is a collaborator of IESE Business School in Barcelona, author of five books, and the co-creator of RHETORIC, the world’s first public speaking board game.  

If that wasn’t enough, Florian loves karaoke, and has shared his passion with many unsuspecting workshop participants over the years. 

You can find him at florianmueck.com.   

If you like the show, please leave us a review, share it and SUBSCRIBE! Your support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes.

I'm a keynote speaker on storytelling, a public speaking coach and author. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as my children will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

6. The Strange Tale of Ramanujan, the Egg

This is a story about the things we love, the things we think we love, and egg boxing. You don't know what egg boxing is? Stick around, and you’ll never look at eggs the same way again.

Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.

Normally, this is an interview show, but since this is a podcast about stories I thought it was only right I told a story from time to time. So this is our first story episode, inspired by an interview of Dr. Peter Attia on the Tim Ferriss Show. 

If you like the show, please leave us a review, share it and SUBSCRIBE! Your support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes.

I'm a keynote speaker on storytelling, a public speaking coach and author. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as my children will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

Can your words be authentic if they're written by someone else? How can you break (almost) all storytelling rules and still connect with people? Why do we need to be careful with the stories we tell ourselves? 

Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.

My guest today is Anna Cabrera.

Anna is a writer, a coach, a communications professional and an adjunct professor. She is also a social media powerhouse, and her heartfelt and vulnerable posts regularly receive thousands of views.

Anna describes herself as a huge fan of Francisco Mahfuz and lasagna, but there’s no surprise there: everyone loves lasagna.

You can connect with her on LinkedIn, or visit her at anna-cabrera.com. 

If you like the show, please leave us a review, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes.

I'm a keynote speaker on storytelling, a public speaking coach and author. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as my children will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

5. Why Your Mind Is An Unreliable Narrator with Jay Abbasi

What happens when storytelling and mindfulness meet? Why should you treat your mind like an Incredibles character? And what avocados can teach you about attachment?

Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.

My guest today is Jay Abbasi.

After years of developing training programs for billion-dollar companies like Tesla and Solar City, Jay lost a loved one and saw his life falling to pieces. He found his way out through mindfulness. Now he is a storyteller, speaker and consultant, bringing mindfulness training to major companies as a way to lower costs, reduce stress and increase productivity.

Jay is also a health nut who dislikes avocados, but I have a feeling he’s doing that just to be controversial.

You can find Jay at jayabbasi.me, or follow him on LinkedIn. 

If you like the show, please leave us a review, share it and SUBSCRIBE! Your support is very much appreciated. And feel free to send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes.

I'm a keynote speaker on storytelling, a public speaking coach and author. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as my children will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

4. Becoming a Professional Speaker is Easier than You Think with Grant Baldwin 

What’s the problem with award-winning public speakers? Why you should be the steakhouse and not the buffet? How to choose your path as a professional speaker? 

Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz. 

My guest today is Grant Baldwin. 

Grant is the author of “The Successful Speaker” and founder of TheSpeakerLab.com, a training company for public speakers. He is also the creator and host of The Speaker Lab podcast and has coached thousands of speakers in how to get booked and paid to speak. 

You can find out more about Grant's work at thespeakerlab.com.  

If you like the show, please leave us a review, share it and SUBSCRIBE! The support is very much appreciated. And feel free to send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes.

I'm a keynote speaker on storytelling, author and public speaking coach. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as my children will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

3. The Spy's Son Who Became Superman's Enemy with Ralph Lister

What's your childhood like when your father is a spy? How do Audiobook narrators find and remember all their voices? Is acting in a Hollywood blockbuster all that great?  

Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz. 

My guest today is Ralph Lister.  

Ralph Lister has made his name acting on independent films and on the stage, but he’s also worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. His last major role was in the blockbuster movie Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice. In the past 7 seven years, Ralph has also been narrating and directing audiobooks, and has recorded over 300 titles and directed 13 others. 

You can find Ralph on all the usual social media platforms, on ralphlister.com (acting) and ralphlistervoice.com (voice work).  

If you like the show, please leave us a review, share it and SUBSCRIBE! Your support is very much appreciated. And feel free to send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes.

I'm a keynote speaker on storytelling, a public speaking coach and author. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as my children will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

2. Hacking Your Way Into Speaking (and Humour) with James Taylor

How do you hack your way into a successful global speaking career? What can you do to become funny on stage? What does the future of speaking look like after the pandemic?  

Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz. 

My guest today is James Taylor. 

James started his career managing high profile rock stars, and is now an in-demand keynote speaker and internationally recognised leader in business creativity and innovation. For over 20 years he’s been advising companies like Apple, Sony, Johnson & Johnson and Toyota on how to build innovative organisations, unlock creative potential, and increase productivity. His first book 'SuperCreativity: Augmenting Human Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' comes out this year. 

If that wasn’t enough, he also hosts two podcasts, three international summits, and helps speakers launch and develop their careers. Who said that men can’t multitask? 

You can find James at jamestaylor.me for his speaking and creative work. If you would like to launch or develop your speaking career, look for him at speakersu.com.  

If you like the show, please leave us a review, share it and SUBSCRIBE! Your support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes. 

I'm a keynote speaker on storytelling, a public speaking coach and author. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as my children will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.

1. Go From Invisible to Irresistible with John Livesay

How do you write a TEDx talk that gets over a million views? What are the four elements of a good story? And why so many stories don’t work?

Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host Francisco Mahfuz.

My guest today is John Livesay, also known as The Pitch Whisperer. 

John is a sales keynote speaker and shares the lessons learned from his award-winning sales career at Conde Nast. He is the Author of “Better Selling Through Storytelling”, has been interviewed by none other than Larry King and his TEDx talk has had more than a million views.

He is also the nicest salesperson you’ll ever meet.

You can find John at johnlivesay.com, on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. You can watch his TEDx talk here, and his storytelling sales course can be found at gofrominvisibletoirresistible.com. 

If you like the show, please leave us a review, share it and SUBSCRIBE! Your support is very much appreciated. And please send me your comments on what you'd like to hear on future episodes.

I'm a keynote speaker on storytelling, a public speaking coach and author. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, where I post daily (or as close to that as my children will let me), and on storypowers.com. You can also check out my book "Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking" on Amazon.