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In episode 156 of 'No Boring Stories' the show returns after a 10-month hiatus, with a renewed focus on simplicity and the essence of storytelling.
Alex discusses the reasons behind the break and the period of introspection that followed. The importance of leveraging one's personal story for success in business and life is emphasized, alongside strategies for overcoming barriers to creative endeavors.
The episode reassesses the podcast's direction towards impacting listeners by embracing humanity through storytelling, highlighting the significance of having clarity in one's mission, message, and methods.
Alex also shares the external validation received during the hiatus and commits to helping listeners articulate their stories confidently.
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Street Says - tell a better story and you will connect with your audiences more than ever!
Hi all! Today’s episode is a bit more abstract than usual, and based around this idea of competition (in this case, the game of S̶i̶m̶o̶n̶ Street Says), and how it relates to showing up as your business/brand and the interaction that you are creating with your audiences.
Are you creating a competitive environment and tricking your audience?
If so, the reality is that you are not going to make a lasting impact, because well, there is no authenticity and genuineness. My goal with this episode is to share the message of “start with story, NOT trickery”so that you can achieve community in a world of competition!
Yup, we’re delving more into all of that, so be sure to tune in to the full episode!
Street Says ;)
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On today’s episode of the ‘no Boring Stories’ podcast, we are joined by the perfect pairing of Kristina Bartold-Sorgota and Maria Tassi, Co-Founders of 'The Social Snippet'!
Through their social media consultancy, Kristina and Maria are actively changing the narrative of social media from being about hardcore sales and likes & follows, to a means of building a trustworthy and positive online community.
However, the duo share their resistance towards solely labeling themselves as a SM consultancy, and make it clear that they don’t just do ‘social’, but work towards marketing people’s dreams; their focus is on idea to impact!
In our conversation, we delve into both Kristina and Maria’s separate journeys and how they met each other in the middle at the right time, and then the development of their passionate business partnership.
There is a brilliant chat based around shame and how this feeling can affect how we show up and present ourselves online. We also dig into the impact of sharing ‘the personal’ on your business socials with your audience, and the value in embracing vulnerability. And of course, much, much more!
It is an episode that I am certain will have you saying, “you’re kidding, you too?” And that is all thanks to Kristina and Maria for being so open with their thoughts and experiences!
Be sure to connect with The Social Snippet by checking out their Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thesocialsnippet/?hl=en] and website [https://thesocialsnippet.com/], as well as K & M's separate business accounts - [https://www.instagram.com/kristina.bartold/?hl=en] [https://www.instagram.com/_mariatassi/?hl=en]. Kristina also hosts a fantastic podcast called 'Build Your Digital Community'
Tune in and enjoy!
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Are you making something for them or are you making something from you? The difference might seem small, but it will change everything.
That’s what we’re getting into in today’s episode of the ‘no Boring Stories’ podcast!
It’s an ‘off the cuff’ chat with a message that I just have to get out - We get hung up on showing up because we are stressed about what THEY are going to think, so the question that I’m breaking down here is - “Am I making something for them or from me?"
I’ll be sharing my personal experience, as well as some great insight from Jon Acuff who believes that if your audience doesn’t like what you are putting out there, it isn’t for them. He trusts that those who need what you are sharing will receive it and it will ultimately help them, but what is important is that you wrote it because YOU needed to do so.
This episode is all about the significance of speaking from the heart and showing up as exactly who you are/who you’ve always been, because when you do both, that is what is going to create clarity and authenticity for your audience.
Tune in, my friends! It's a good one :)
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We have a very special guest on the ‘no Boring Stories’ podcast today... My good friend Jackie Serviss [People Strategist and Recruitment Agency Founder] who is full of so much wisdom and insight! Every time we talk, there is this magic conversation, and today is certainly no different.
In our conversation, we unpack the depths of the soul, and I am confident that this episode will deeply resonate with you all.
We delve into the transformation of unraveling to peacefulness and Jackie answers the question behind whether or not this peacefulness is intentionally created in life or is simply there. Spoiler alert - it is both.
We also chat about what striving means and looks like to Jackie personally, and how her swimming past as a child instilled in her this need for approval from others, which she has carried with her throughout chapters of her life and career.
Furthermore, Jackie shares a bit about how she is accepting praise with an open heart and actually receiving it, rather than shutting it down and moving on to the next thing.
We dig into the difference between arrogance and confidence, society’s role in creating ingenuine stories and labels for ourselves, along with Jackie’s work in unlocking leadership within herself and others. And yup, much, much more!
If you would like to connect with the incredible Jackie Serviss and learn more about her work in helping people and their businesses, be sure to reach out via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackieserviss/?hl=en] You can also check out her podcast called ‘The Jackie Serviss Show’
Thanks for the magic, Jackie!
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On today’s episode of the ‘no Boring Stories’ podcast, I am joined by the tremendously inspiring Carrie Cohen!
Carrie has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years and is currently working online with both individuals and couples on their fertility journeys; she helps them to unravel the stress and trauma of it so that they can thrive!
In her work, Carrie indeed places a huge importance on people reaching a feeling of thriving, and this leads into a chat about marriage being “a healing vehicle to go through life.” When people are thriving [specifically as a couple], there is this opportunity to grow together and “utilize each other in healing ways, therapeutically”, as Carrie says so eloquently.
We go on to talk about how Carrie helps people [individually and as couples] to get down to the root of their story by asking certain questions, delicately pointing out discrepancies, and ultimately connecting with them on a human level so that they feel comfortable to open up emotionally.
Through sharing her personal experiences, Carrie gives us insight into how we can come to terms with our own story, get what we long for (and grow within that), as well as do the inner work to make our own choices.
Do you want to connect with Carrie and learn more about her world-changing work? Check out her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carriecohencoaching/] or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriecohencoaching/].
Thank you, Carrie, for such a passionate conversation!
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Today is episode 150 of the 'no Boring Stories' podcast and I present you with the following question - Are you putting the fire out or are you part of the spark that ignites it?
A specific idea is constantly running through my head, and since we have hit this 150 milestone mark, I thought it was the perfect time to reinforce it and remind both you and myself that I am here to start something, not to end it.
I truly believe that when we share a message, it is to start a conversation… A conversation that will spark a fire in someone else’s life!
So, in today’s episode, I want to make sure you are all absolutely clear on how to start a conversation instead of being a boring speaker or storyteller that ends the convo.Tune in to the full episode and learn the 4 great tricks [Fresh Idea, Relatable Story, Create An Experience, Converse] to do just that and make a valuable impact on your audience.
When you spark a conversation and not end it, as well as allow your audience to be a part of it, you are creating this amazing trust. This will then inspire people to talk about and share your message beyond the room you are in.
You will make an IMPACT and you will be remembered!
Thanks all for sticking around for 150 episodes. Can't wait for what's to come!
-Alex
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If fear is getting in the way of you showing up and sharing your message, this episode is for YOU!
It’s episode #149 of the ‘no Boring Stories’ podcast and we are getting deep into the soul as we talk all about the fears that are holding you back and how to get past them.So, you are frustrated with the idea that you have a message to share with the world, but there is a fear barrier getting in the way of you making the impact that you know you can achieve? Well, tune in to the full episode, my friends, because there is a lot to unpack here!
I’ll be addressing the 5 fears preventing you from truly showing up, identifying these fears along with the feelings rooted in each, and then sharing 5 tricks you can implement to rise above them.
By putting these tricks into practice every time I click record and produce a podcast episode for you all, my fears have become smaller, and this has allowed me to put my best self forward for my audience.
Are you experiencing any of the fears mentioned in today’s episode? Need a little direct help overcoming them? I am always here, so please feel free to reach out!
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Word of advice: If you want to build something that lasts, you have to first dig for the foundation!
In today’s episode of the 'no Boring Stories' podcast, we’ll be talking all about your STORY becoming the foundation upon which you can build a strong and long-lasting business, brand and message.
In my experience, nothing creates a stronger foundation than doing the work, digging DEEP, and really clarifying your story. This is indeed the digging and exploring that comes before you build!
I’ll be sharing a little story and metaphor about how I discovered this or really remembered feeling the impact of digging a foundation, so be sure to tune in to the full episode.
A reminder that if you have a business idea, don’t move it forward with speed and anxiety; take your time, do some planning and create your foundation first, so that once the building starts, it is right.
Do you need some help with clarifying your story before you start building? Connect with me! :)
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What do you do? Why do you do it? And how does it work?
If you can answer all 3 questions above clearly, then you have a good story to tell and a great brand!
In today’s episode, I will be pulling back the curtain a little bit and helping you to see exactly what is behind my business, what is my business, what is my brand, and finally, what is the process I take people through in my story coaching. If you're wondering what the heck even is story coaching, I'll be sharing that too!
This is all in an effort to help you do the same thing for your business, brand and offerings; in other words, as I walk you through what I do, you will get a really clear picture of how you can do the same!
I am by no means proclaiming that what I do is perfect, BUT it is the messaging and idea behind it that I believe is near perfection.
This episode is a helpful guide so that you are not sitting here wondering not only how you are doing what you do, but what exactly you are doing, and more importantly, WHY you do it.
Are you confident you can answer the ‘what, why and how’ for your business and brand?
If you can’t, please reach out to me personally :) If you can, say it more often; use these 3 things all the time, but focus less on the how and more on the what and why. That's what your audience wants!
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Can storytelling be sexy?
You better believe it can!!
Today’s episode is sparked by a conversation I had with one of my story coaching clients. This said client had spoken at a conference and afterwards an audience member had told them that their storytelling was sexy. If you’re thinking of the ‘erotic 'Outlander' scene kind of way’, that is not the case :P Instead, the comment was intended to mean that their storytelling was attractive, engaging and made the audience want to lean in closer.
So, if you would like this in your storytelling or if you want to be an attractive communicator, then buckle up and get ready for Episode #146!
I’ll be telling a relevant and insightful story, along with sharing the clear problems that are preventing you from making storytelling sexy and then the three ideas you can focus on to be a sexy storyteller.
This episode is a reminder to drop the titles/roles and focus on your energy and emotions for a true and lasting impact on your audience!
Do you have a speaking gig coming up and don’t know what to say? I’m always here to help! Please connect with me by shooting me a DM, email or you can check out my website :)
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Hi everyone! Today I’ll be piggybacking on the last episode of creating a great keynote speech, but going a little bit more behind the scenes. My focus will be helping you to create captivating content — from social media captions to sales pages — via implementing a basic yet impactful story-based process.
We’ll indeed be tweaking and working with the same structure I used in the last episode to make sure whatever you are sending out into the world is clear and captivating. That’s right, we’re bringing back the simple approach to creating content with ‘SOS’ - story, outline, spice. Specifically, I'll be taking you through the process of creating a sales page using SOS.
A reminder that when creating a clear sales page or clear copy, find the most important parts you want to say, and don’t get lost in all the details - trust me, your audience will thank you for this, be more engaged and yes, stick around! We’ll be diving much further into this, so be sure to tune in to the full episode... it’s a jam-packed one! :)
Have you put the SOS approach into practice with your own content creation?
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And we’re back! After a wild month of dealing with a lotttt of things, I am happy to be here and showing up for my audience at this very moment! :)
Today’s episode is all about making sure you have something quality to bring to the stage, even if your mood is not at its brightest. For those who have an upcoming opportunity to speak in front of an audience, clear & captivating content is key!
But, how do you know if you are bringing your audience something valuable no matter how you are feeling internally? Well, tune in, because I’ll be working to solve this question!
The focus here will be on the 'how-to' behind creating a great speech, specifically by using the SOS [story, outline, spice] approach, and what is possible when you actually put it into action.
Who’s ready for this, shall we say, 'spicy' episode? Listen, enjoy and please reach out if something resonates with you here :)
-Alex
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Today we have guest Lia Garvin - incredible author, podcast host, workplace strategist and disruptor of all things - on the 'no Boring Stories' podcast, and our conversation is filled with many gold nuggets for managers and team members alike!
When asked about her main work and how she is currently showing up in the world, Lia says she has a bunch of different balls in the air. Specifically, she focuses on partnering with business owners/founders on bringing out the best in their teams, along with mapping out how the team operations take shape so that they can grow and scale their teams. Lia helps people with the ‘how’, so that they can focus on ‘what’ they are doing, but in our chat, we also talk about the WHY.
Management is typically a boring subject, but in today’s episode, Lia shares why that is, and then how she is using storytelling to show up and help individuals navigate that in a way that is not boring. This involves recognizing the misconceived beliefs around being a manager, as well as identifying where people are getting stuck and leaning into simple strategies/tools.
Lia also shares words about the short vs. long term thinking in investing in your team, and the common issue of work burnout. We then do a little rewind, and discuss Lia’s past journey and the work experiences that have instilled in her this notion of 'Management made simple', along with a moment of discovery that sparked her personal ‘why’. To end things off, we narrow in on the dichotomy - as Lia so perfectly calls it - between disruption and destruction in team culture.
Connect with Lia by checking out her brilliant podcast 'Managing Made Simple', Instagram [@lia.garvin], and website [https://www.liagarvin.com/] where you can find out more about her work and offered programs.
Thank you for sharing your valuable perspective and wisdom with us, Lia!
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What’s up, everyone? I’m super excited to have my new & fast friend Katie Brinkley join us on the podcast today to discuss all about the notion of ‘less is more’, specifically in our social media strategies!
Katie is a fantastic social media strategist [with 19+ years of experience], past radio journalist, and a true natural in her field! She holds a unique power in helping her clients build strategy to captivate the appropriate followers and generate consistent inbound leads, in as little as an hour a week. In other words, she helps individuals show up on social media with their business, but where they can post less, and really place the focus on building their business. Sounds good, right?
Our conversation begins with a dinner party/potluck analogy, and this idea of bringing value [aka your best dish/drink] when showing up, which then fuels a chat behind strategy, self-awareness and business growth. Katie goes on to discuss the hand-in-hand relationship between storytelling and social media, and the juicy stuff of how to “eliminate the overwhelm” and find clarity in your SM strategies, diving a bit into her radio journalism history.
Katie practices what she preaches, and the strategies that she teaches her clients are the strategies that she has used to accelerate her own business. She is confident in her uniqueness, and believes that if you show up with the right intention on social media every time, then you will form those genuine and meaningful connections with your followers.
It’s such a great episode and conversation, and I can’t wait for you all to tune in!
To find out more about Katie Brinkley and her work, you can follow her on Instagram - @iamkatiebrinkley | Be sure to also check out her Facebook page ‘Social Profit Lab 2023’ to stay up-to-date on her Social Profit Lab Summit Events (hopefully one coming this fall!)
Thank you, Katie! :)
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Hello to all my beautiful heroes!
Did you tune into the last episode? If yes, then you know that I think you are a hero, it’s true - at least in your story!
And when you begin to recognize the decision moments that made you the hero that you are today, your story becomes much more interesting and far less boring!
In today’s episode, to avoid any BS, I’ll be sharing three specific steps [find it, share it, make them] you can take to be certain you are creating heroic moments in your story.
A reminder that when you EMBRACE your hero journey, that is when you move forward with more confidence and clarity than ever, and yes, make a true and lasting impact on your audience!
So, are you ready to create more heroic moments in your story! I know I am :)
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Repeat after me, “I am the hero of my own story”! Say it loud & say it proud, my friends!
Today’s episode is for those of you who want to show up not arrogantly, but CONFIDENTLY as the main character of your story.
Your audience being the hero is indeed a fantastic story technique, but it is first important to know that YOU are a hero and how you can share that heroic story with others. If you can’t believe in your own significant role, then your audience is not going to believe it either - simple as that.
I’ll be sharing my personal story about finding my hero moment and making the decision of choosing one path over the other; a moment where a spark grew into a flame over the years!
So, if you want to captivate an audience with your own values & vision AND be your own character, tune in to episode #140!
P.S. Can you believe we're at episode #140? Thanks for all the support, everyone, and hope you'll continue along the journey with me :)
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"Hey ChatGPT, tell a story about how I started out as a business coach…"
We are putting Artificial Intelligence to the test in today’s episode, and how it can indeed work for you in your storytelling!
Last episode was an introduction to this idea of artificial content specifically being created by AI, whether it is good or bad, which ultimately led to the fact that it creates distrust amongst your audience.
Although telling YOUR story is the best way to stand out authentically in this world, we must realize that Artificial Intelligence is a thing, and it is definitely growing and becoming more powerful each and every day. So, what if we could actually leverage AI to elevate our storytelling?
That’s exactly what I am here to help you with today, and will be doing so by reading off a story that ChatGPT created for me (wild stuff!), and then sharing three great ways (1. Ask it for a story, 2. Practice using structure & fill in the blanks, 3. Tell THEIR story) you can use AI to give your story a boost!
In other words, don’t be fearful of AI, play around with it, and use it as a tool to become a better storyteller. BUT don’t let it replace you either! :)
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Let’s talk robots… yes, you heard that right!
Specifically, robots creating your stories.
In today’s episode, we will be focusing on the question of ‘is artificial intelligence going to create artificial influencers?’
Part of my effort in my role as storytelling coach is to help you tell your story as simply as possible. However, storytelling is definitely a timeless and TIMELY process, so getting to that point does require time. But, what if you could skip the time process altogether, and get a robot to create a captivating story for you?
If you are excited about the idea, then go ahead and simply get your story out there - what are you waiting for?
My goal is not to bash AI here (in fact, next episode I'll be talking about how it can actually work for you!), but I do want to help you recognize that whatever the story may be, it is always going to be artificial. And if it is artificial, then it is inauthentic! In other words, the more authentic that you can be, the more you will stand out in this world and make a lasting & genuine impact on your audience.
Your story is first for YOU, so this episode is a reminder to focus on and embrace your authenticity. If you are looking to make a quick buck, then use robots, learn the AI and write your stories with that, BUT if you here to actually understand your story, then stay tuned, my friends!
Your true story is good enough, it is worth sharing, and it does matter, so forget the robots as of right now! ;)
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Hi all, we’re getting back into the chat about being a Speaker in today’s episode!
Specifically, I’ll be sharing 3 tricks to help you be a stand-out speaker and ultimately make an impact, because that’s what we’re all here for after all!
One involves Preparation (a little structure allows for the spirit to move!), two is about Engagement (it's all about asking Qs & involving your audience!), and three is focused on Rhythm (eloquence of words + a story arc both go a long way!)
And, remember, when you merge the formats of the Teacher and the Performer, it is my personal belief that you are going to show up as the best form of speaker out there!
Have you used any of these tricks in your public speaking?
Let’s chat! My DMs are always open :)
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