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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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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.

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

    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 communication and storytelling in the business world.

    Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn.

    Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

    Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
    Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
    Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash 

    • 22 min
    Reflections on TEDx Warrington 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 business world.

    Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

    Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
    Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
    Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

    • 13 min
    5 words to help you use humour in conversation

    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 power of improvisation
    How to be funny
    Jennifer Aaker
    Sir Ken Robinson's TED talk
    Brene Brown's TED talk
    Sugata Mitra's TED talk
    Fenton the Dog
    The Norwegian commercial (scraping off the ice)
    Airplane ("And don't call me Shirley")
    Two Ronnies Four Candles
    Two Scotsmen stuck in a lift
    The BBC interview (kids in the background)
    Bill Bryson 'Notes from a Big Country'

    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 communication and storytelling in the business world.

    Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn.

    Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

    Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
    Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
    Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash 

    • 19 min
    Honing your English - interview with Benjamin Dudgeon

    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 Capacchione.

    Andrew Thorp is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world.

    Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

    Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
    Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
    Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

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

    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 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.

    Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn.

    Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

    Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
    Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
    Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

    • 16 min
    The benefits of talking to strangers

    The benefits of talking to strangers

    This is the first episode of 2023, published on 1st January and, in a way, it's a plea to adopt a New Year's resolution - to engage in conversation with strangers! It may go against the advice we got from our parents when we were kids, but it's a great way to develop confidence, build a network and perhaps make us happier human beings. Listen to this episode and discover more.

    Check out a couple of references made by your host Andrew Thorp:

    Gillian Sandstrom and her research on the benefits of tiny interactions with others.
    An interview with Gillian on the Hidden Brain podcast
    The House of Books and Friends in Manchester, UK

    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 business world.

    Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

    Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
    Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
    Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

    • 23 min

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