Alvin Law was born with no arms. He has been speaking and performing since the age of three. His stories of resilience and perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity are inspiring. He sings, tap dances and plays the drums. Alvin has stories to tell.

His stories about celebrating the beauty from within are rich with emotion and meaning. This podcast is one you’ll want to watch on You Tube. You’ve got to see Alvin to appreciate the power of his message.

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Contact: alvin@alvinlaw.com

https://alvinlaw.com/

Pegine is a force of nature and an inspiration for anyone who feels that they don’t fit into any category or box. She says: “In the sharing of who we are the world expands.” The nuggets of wisdom she shares about speaking and storytelling are practical, powerful and motivating.

In this interview you will hear the method behind her keynote and storytelling madness as she shares her powerful story of growing up in the dangerous neighborhoods of New York City.

https://www.pegine.com/

Robert Kennedy believes that it’s more important to focus on transformation than information. His stories are rich in imagery and emotion while being strategic about the point or lesson. His energy and style inspire people to find their own voice as a speaker just as he has.

Contact: Robert Kennedy III at inquiries@robertkennedy3.com?

Can a story boost your career? Can a story change the trajectory of your life? It can, if you take your stories seriously and learn the secrets of story mastery.

Kelly Swanson is not only a masterful and mesmerizing storyteller, but she also understands story craft and performance, and she’s an expert at teaching how to elevate your storytelling skills. Listen and learn as she tells the tale of the woman with a mop.

https://motivationalspeakerkellyswanson.com/

https://motivationalspeakerkellyswanson.com/story-impact-academy/

What if, after you finish speaking, everyone just stands up and leaves? Does that mean your presentation wasn’t a success? Or did they leave immediately because they had another session to get to?

In this episode, I discuss a philosophy that helps you know that your message, your story, and your content ideas made an impression on each audience member, even if they don’t let you know it.

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Are you thriving or just surviving? What role do the stories we tell ourselves affect our ability to activate and amplify thriving in our lives and in the lives of the people we work with?

In this episode you’ll hear how Renee Moorefield of Wisdom Works is leading a global movement of leaders and individuals who make thriving a priority at work, at home, and in all walks of society.

Contact: renee@wisdom-works.com

https://www.wisdom-works.com

Imagine you’re running in the 100-yard dash and just after the gun goes off, you stumble and fall. You can’t recover. The race is over.

That’s what can happen to the speech that you’ve spent hours and hours working on if you don’t know what to do before you speak. In this episode, you’ll learn how to be prepared mentally, physically, and emotionally, before you utter your first sentence.

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For Adiba Nelson, her TEDx Tucson talk opened doors of opportunity. As a result of her TED talk, she became the subject of a documentary for PBS that won an Emmy Award. She signed a book deal to write her memoir. She was invited to share her story with speaking engagements nationwide, and it empowered her to believe in herself at a completely new level.

In this episode you’ll hear how she navigated the TED talk process from submitting a proposal, to auditioning, and on through to her standing ovation presentation. If she can do it, you can do it.

Contact: https://thefullnelson.net/

Skating Downhill: The Art of Claiming your Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adfKcwgadqk&t=29s

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