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What Happens in the Dark Makes the Best Stories Jun 10, 2020

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Heroes are at the center of our stories… but what about antiheroes? Christine Cashen shares stories that don’t paint her in the finest of lights, all in the name of her mission to stop the world whining.

Every speaker needs humility, but Christine takes it to a different level – not least in her signature story about a literal run in with a former President. You can’t get much more cringe-inducing than nearly knocking George W Bush off stage!

So how does fighting the fear of poking fun at yourself work to the audience’s benefit? And what can we, as speakers, learn from Christine’s novel approach to heroes and antiheroes?

In this episode, find out about:

How Christine adapts stories to fit a conversational style vs a scripted style
Why observational humor increases empathy and how to add humor to your presentations and stories
How Christine walks the dangerous road of bringing politics into speaking
Christine’s method for keeping track of her stories and selecting the right one
What Christine believes is the best and worst amount of time to deliver a speech in

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Tim Gard Jun 08, 2020

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The greatest stories leave us feeling inspired, motivated, and moved to take action. But… the best stories are arguably the ones that make our eyes water and sides split with laughter.

Hall of Fame Speaker, Tim Gard, knows the worth of a great story. Many of his ‘greatest hits’ are drawn from his traveling experiences, including a hilarious story about a big sweaty guy on a plane.

Self-claimed to be his ‘million-dollar story’, you’ll hear it for yourself on this episode of Standing Ovation, where Tim Gard takes the mic and delivers his secrets to turning life’s frustrations into story telling gold.

Find out about:

Tim’s ‘million-dollar story’ that has had audiences laughing for years
How the ‘Big Sweaty Guy’ on a plane story was born
How to make a long story work on stage
Why you should view your stories on stage as more of a feature film than a documentary
How your word choice can help make your stories funnier
How to use humor to enhance the audience’s experience
How often Tim plans, adds, and rehearses new stories
The rejuvenating power of learning to look at the funny side of life more often

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Dan Thurmon May 26, 2020

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As speakers, our goal is to leave our audiences inspired to take action, to accomplish things, and to help them answer big questions.

But that doesn’t mean we necessarily know the answers ourselves. Dan Thurmon can attest to that, and his signature story about his mentor works on a level that everyone in the room can understand.

Not only that, but he adds it into his keynote in a truly unique way.

If you want to know more about finding your purpose, uncovering some important answers, and how to use a bookend approach to create a more powerful speech, you’re going to love this episode.

Find out about:

How Dan uses his signature story as both the start and end of his speech
Why fewer words and less time distil the power of your story
Why understanding the basics is the key to advanced storytelling
What Dan’s advice is for new and aspiring speakers
How Dan uses props on stage – from knives to unicycles!

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Andrew Davis (Greatest Hits Episode) May 18, 2020

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With everything that’s going on in the world, it’s safe to say that not a lot of us are speaking on stages right now.

During this uncertain window of time, I wanted to bring you some of my favorite episodes of the show so far featuring guests that entertain you, amaze you, inform you, and educate you.

So, I’ve prepared a special encore presentation of the episode featuring Andrew Davis.

Drew is without question, the hardest working speaker in the business and an absolute joy. He has helped me with my business in the same way he has helped many others.

Drew is one of my favorite folks on the planet, so it’s no surprise that he’s made it onto the Greatest Hits of Standing Ovation.

You’re going to learn a lot from this episode, enjoy!

Find out about:

How Andrew’s delicious Meatloaf story has changed over time
How visuals can enrich the delivery of a story
Using audio from presentations to improve tone, pace, and rhythm, etc.
Why Andrew infuses bounds of energy into each presentation
How and why Andrew video tapes the audience’s reaction at each event
Tips for rehearsing your speech until it’s perfect
How to come up with an impactful lesson to share in your presentation

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Patricia Fripp (Greatest Hits Episode) May 11, 2020

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If you’re going to listen to anyone tell you the secrets of successful speaking, Patricia Fripp should be top of your list.

Patricia is an award-winning Hall of Fame speaker and world-renowned speaking coach – a most enviable combination.

The years Patricia has spent wowing audiences and polishing rough diamonds into gleaming speaking gems are hard to distil in a single conversation, but she gave it her best shot in what is undoubtedly one of Standing Ovation’s Greatest Hits.

Listen to learn:

How Patricia harnesses the power of spontaneity to create great speeches
What the ultimate recipe is for great storytelling
Why delivery is the key to great dialogue in your speech
How to write a knockout speech
Whether Patricia thinks great speakers are born that way or can be made
Patricia’s top tips for becoming a better speaker

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Sally Hogshead (Greatest Hits Episode) May 04, 2020

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20 great episodes, 20 fantastic speakers, 20 different perspectives from people at the top of their game.

It’s time to go back to some of the Greatest Hits in Standing Ovation history – and no, this was not an easy task.

But when you have a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, an inspiration to audiences and peers alike, on the show… How could Sally Hogshead not be part of the Greatest Hits?

If you want to know how to get into speaking, if you want to hone your craft, if you’re at the top of your game – whoever you are, listening to Sally will help you take it to the next level.

And she’ll do it with her signature affable, engaging style. And maybe a shot of Jägermeister…

Clappers, this episode is packed to the rafters with sublime suggestions for speakers. Grab a notepad and let’s dive in.

Find out about:

Why being different is best, and why Sally’s signature Jägermeister story proves it
The hilarious origin story of Sally’s Jägermeister story
How focusing your presentation around your advantages as a speaker will help you
Why you should never try to be ‘the speaker for all audiences’
What the difference is between a great keynote speaker and a world-class keynote speaker
How the proximity effect can help you bond with your audience
Why you should avoid certain events for the sake of you and your personal brand

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Phil M Jones (Greatest Hits Episode) Apr 27, 2020

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20 great episodes, 20 fantastic speakers, 20 different perspectives from people at the top of their game.

It’s time to go back to some of the Greatest Hits in Standing Ovation history – and no, this was not an easy task.

As speakers, knowing what to say is sort of in our job description, but that’s easier for some topics than others.

How about… a pen?

It’s a topic that has no right to set the world alight, but Phil Jones has been leaving scorched stages across the globe for years with his story of a humble piece of stationery.

How does he do it? What are the secrets to Phil’s storytelling skill? And what does he think every speaker should know about this business?

Phil’s dedication to helping people see their worth and understand the value they bring – whether it’s to a relationship, a room, or an entire business – can be quite literally life-changing.

I wouldn’t promise a life-changing experience to you, Clappers… but I can guarantee a standout episode of Standing Ovation.

Find out about:

How Phil’s signature story came from a story he hated
The two foundations of great stories and speakers
How comedic timing maximizes your impact
Why being unpolished is more important than being perfect
What giving yourself permission to play can do for your talk
The way to work out your worth (and subsequently, your fee)
Why you should embrace being the bread, not the filling

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Kindra Hall (Greatest Hits Episode) Apr 20, 2020

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20 great episodes, 20 fantastic speakers, 20 different perspectives from people at the top of their game.

It’s time to go back to some of the Greatest Hits in Standing Ovation history – and no, this was not an easy task.

A whirlwind of Kylie classics, marriage, and spin classes in Phoenix, AZ, Kindra Hall’s signature story is so perfectly… Kindra.

But it’s not just the excellent delivery of her stories (that should come as no surprise, coming from the President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective) that makes Kindra stand out.

Her innate ability to convey complicated topics in simple ways, her engaging and empathetic style, and her passion for what she does all make her a standout star on the Standing Ovation stage.

Clappers, enjoy going back to this classic episode, another of Standing Ovation’s Greatest Hits.

Find out about:

How Kylie Minogue helped her win her husband’s heart, and how that story has taken her everywhere from spin classes in Arizona to stages across the world
A brilliant method for testing out new stories
Why bringing your own energy, rather than relying on your audience, is key
Why the right details make any story unforgettable
The power of minimal slides
Why you should aim for co-creation, not listening, from your audience
How to tell a better story from beginning to end

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Scott Stratten (Greatest Hits Episode) Apr 13, 2020

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20 great episodes, 20 fantastic speakers, 20 different perspectives from people at the top of their game.

It’s time to go back to some of the Greatest Hits in Standing Ovation history – and no, this was not an easy task.

This time, we’re going back to Scott Stratten.

Scott is infamously disruptive, never one for the rulebooks, and instead has always lead the charge on his own path to speaking splendor. And what a path that’s been for this Hall of Fame speaker and stand-up guy.

Just at home making people laugh as he is blowing minds, Scott’s unique approach to storytelling – or ranting, as his signature story proves perfectly – has won him fans across the globe. But how did he get started? How has he kept things fresh? And what advice does he have for speakers who are trying to up their game?

Clappers, enjoy this journey back to the first of Standing Ovation’s Greatest Hits.

Find out about:

Scott’s signature story on the truth about Millennials
Where his inspiration for ‘The Millennial Rant’ came from
How to time your story perfectly every time
Why you don’t need to rely so much on scripts and rehearsals
Why giving the client what they want is mission critical
Scott’s thought process behind certain creative choices when presenting

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Amy Landino Mar 31, 2020

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Not all speakers are lucky enough to have a signature story that happened to them.

Not only is Amy Landino one of those lucky few, her signature story is one that completely changed the trajectory of her life.

Forget going from bridesmaid to bride, Amy went from bridesmaid to bestselling author, YouTube sensation, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. That’s quite the bouquet to catch!

But what’s the story of how she started and what has she learned along the way?

Clappers, this is a “lights, camera, action” moment… Prepare for an amazing view inside the world of the inimitable Amy Landino.

Find out about:

Why it’s important to keep the subjects of your story in the loop and ensure you’ve got their consent
How a good opener removes your audience’s worries and levels the playing field
How focusing on the individual can help you reach more people
Why finding someone to speak to in the audience can improve your talk for the whole room
What walking the line between being real and being scripted looks like

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