Her Spoken Image April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant

Hey, friend! I am often asked questions about sharing personal stories and storytelling in general. Because I receive these questions from clients and others in my community, I decided to turn it into a podcast episode. Today, I’m breaking down five FAQs about sharing personal stories and storytelling. After listening to this episode, you will be able to confidently and comfortably share your personal stories in various settings and be an even more effective communicator.
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
5 FAQs about sharing personal stories in professional settingsTips and strategies for helping you confidently share your personal storiesThings to consider before sharing personal stories
Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Authentic Anecdotes: A Story Prompt Experience: https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ01D7zSgKv3TOdQU 

Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode45/


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Hey, friend! In today’s episode, I chat with health and wellness advocate Adia Callahan. Adia shares such great insight into the realities of wellness and self-care as a mom business owner. Trust me, you will be encouraged and inspired after listening to Adia’s interview.
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
Adia’s journey as a health and wellness advocateHow there is not a one size fit all solution for wellness and self-careThe challenges Adia faces as a business owner and how she navigates them
Connect with Adia Callahan:
www.seemewellness.com   Instagram: @seemewellness
Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com
For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode44/


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Hey, friend! You know the power of storytelling in business and how it allows you to build an emotional connection with your audience. But what do you do when the stories you tell aren’t leading to you connecting with your audience? What do you do when you aren’t sure what story to tell and when to tell it? That’s what we’re diving into today. In this episode, I’m sharing three strategies that will help you improve your storytelling in business. 
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
Why storytelling in business is importantWhy storytelling in business isn’t working for you3 strategies to help you improve your storytelling

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Authentic Anecdotes: A Story Prompt Experience

Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode43/


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Hey, friend! Today, we are continuing with lessons we can learn from scammers. The reason why scammers are successful is because they are effective communicators. Despite how we all feel about scammers, we can learn some lessons from them on improving communication skills. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down three lessons we can learn from scammers on improving communication skills.
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
3 lessons from scammers on improving communication skillsHow to leverage each of these strategies in an ethical way

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Book a Spoken Image Strategy Session

Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode42/


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Hey, friend! Have you ever noticed how scammers don't stop scamming people? Regardless of how many times they are hung up on, they continue to call in the hopes of getting someone to believe their scams. Despite how we may feel about scammers, one thing they are good at is clear messaging. In today's episode, I'm sharing three lessons you can learn from scammers about clear messaging. These lessons apply whether you're an entrepreneur, speaker, or corporate executive.
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
3 lessons from scammers about clear messagingHow to apply these lessons to your messaging
Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Book a Spoken Image Strategy Session
Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode41/


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Have you ever found yourself in a situation in which you are receiving pushback about something you said and weren't sure how to respond? Whether you're giving a presentation or sharing your thoughts on Instagram, you may be faced with someone outrightly disagreeing with your thoughts and opinions. How do you navigate it without it turning confrontational? In today's episode, we are diving into communicating assertively in these types of situations. I will be sharing three phrases you can use to gracefully stand your ground.
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
Why communicating assertively is important in both your personal and professional lives3 phrases you can use to assert your opinions without being confrontationalTips for navigating these types of situations

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Book a Spoken Image Strategy Session
Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode40/


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