Leaning Forward

Andrew Thorp
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Leaning Forward

A series of interviews and tutorials on verbal communication - how to engage, connect and persuade through speaking. The show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man'. Andrew is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world.

  1. 6 OCT

    Taking the stress out of leadership (interview with Carolyn Tipper)

    Based in North West England, Carolyn Tipper is an executive coach who’s turned a passion into a mission. She's very concerned with the mental health implications of workplace stress for senior executives. By understanding themselves and those around them better, leaders can increase their capacity and function more effectively. This is Carolyn's belief and it underpins the transformative work she does as a coach. We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capacchione....

    38 min

  2. 27 JUL

    Facilitating online meetings - insights from Perle Laouenan-Catchpole

    Perle Laouenan-Catchpole is an expert facilitator and has somehow found a way to make online meetings with large groups of people actually work! She loves to bring people together to share ideas and trigger collaborations and in this episode she shares some fascinating insights about making these occasions productive and enjoyable. Highlights02.10 - facilitating large groups online05.40 - her own concept: 'Need Workshops'09.30 - example of a ex-Microsoft employee15.30 - how it's hard to...

    44 min

  3. 15 JUN

    How storytelling combines with photography (interview with Anne Thomas)

    Personal branding photographer Anne Thomas had an epiphany some years ago. She realised her marketing was just noise and what she needed was a story. Now, she's as much a storyteller as a photographer and, in this episode, she explains what this means and how this approach can help you.You can download a business storytelling guide from Anne HERE.We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capacchione.Andrew Thorp is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in th...

    39 min

  4. 03/12/2023

    Speaking vs Texting - making the case for conversation to a room full of teenagers!

    What happens to a muscle if you don't exercise it? Simple: it withers away, and it's the same with conversation and all forms of verbal communication. In this episode, we explore the importance of this form of dialogue and consider whether it's a worthwhile investment for a teenager!We also feature a guest podcast - Power to Speak by Jackie Goddard.Show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man'.Andrew is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communic...

    23 min

  5. 18/11/2023

    Reflections on TEDx Warrington 2023

    If you were there on the night, you'll know what a terrific event TEDx Warrington was. We had 9 speakers and, without exception, they enlightened and inspired us with their ideas. Time to reflect on the event and consider what lessons and inspiration we can draw from the concept of TED Talks.We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capacchione.Andrew Thorp is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the ...

    13 min

  6. 31/05/2023

    5 words to help you use humour in conversation

    A follow-up to an earlier episode on 'How to be Funny', our theme here is the practical use of humour in conversational situations. We look at where the comedy can be found in everyday life and how to weave this into our interactions with others. We consider the 5 M's as potential sources of material:Misalignments (7.22)Misdirection (9.25)Mismatches (10.22)Misunderstandings (11.38)Misfortunes (12.43)There are examples of each and check out the various comedic references via links below:The po...

    19 min

  7. 18/04/2023

    Honing your English - interview with Benjamin Dudgeon

    It's hard enough when you're a native English speaker to find just the right word or phrase when you're under pressure. But imagine if it's your second or third language! Our guest Benjamin Dudgeon recognised this challenge many years ago when he created his company, Hone Your English.In this episode we explore how he helps his international clients develop the confidence to communicate well in these critical situations.We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capac...

    31 min

  8. 19/03/2023

    If you want to tell good stories, talk about struggle!

    If you haven't got any struggle in your story, you haven't really got a story at all. When nothing much happens or it's all good news you're unlikely to engage your audience. In this episode, we explore where to find the struggle in your story and how to tell it in such a way that it enhances your brand.Check out the work of Bryce McNabb on brand storytelling AND the amazing speaker (and coach) Richard McCann.We also feature a guest podcast - Power to Speak by Jackie Goddard.Show is hosted by...

    16 min
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A series of interviews and tutorials on verbal communication - how to engage, connect and persuade through speaking. The show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man'. Andrew is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Thorp
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Leaning Forward
  • Show Website
    Leaning Forward

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