Business Storytelling Made Easy
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Brand Stories that Stand Out with Melissa Zehner
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content marketing expert Melissa Zehner shares insights on leveraging your unique voice in a crowded digital landscape where everyone often sounds the...
Building Community and Trust with Ariel Belgrave
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Belgrave, CEO of Gym Hooky and a vibrant force in the realm of wellness and inclusive workspaces, shares a masterclass in leveraging personal na...
Storytelling for Lead Generation with David Kirkdorffer
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing expert David Kirkdorffer shares key storytelling strategies to create sales opportunities and expedite conversions. Are you a forward-think...
The Power of Connection: How Storytelling Enhances Leadership, Growth, and Expansion with Laura Nespoli
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strategic Storyteller Laura Nespoli reveals how storytelling boosts understanding, triggers brain chemicals tied to memory and empathy, and reshapes s...
Building Community Through Conversation with Deborah Pardes
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Business Storytelling Made Easy, we explore the power of personal transformation stories and their impact on communication. Special...
Building an Innovation Culture with Brady Cohen
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President of Marketing Brady Cohen shares how to effectively use storytelling to propel your innovative ideas forward and gain the necessary buy-...
The Power of Vulnerability with Salome Laloum
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Communications consultant Salome Laloum shares about the power of vulnerability as a premier marketing and leadership skill to attract buyers, build ...
Storytelling Tips and Tricks with Charles Alexander
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Alexander, co-founder of The Black Bread Company, shares how storytelling helped propel the business to $51 million in less than a year. Plu...
Storytelling Strategies for Social Media with Jourdan Guyton
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social media content expert Jourdan Guyton explains how to leverage social media to craft stories that build trust, create loyalty, maximize impact an...
Can ChatGPT Make You a Better Storyteller?
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Business leaders are using ChatGPT for a variety of reasons, including copywriting and content creation, but can this new tool make you a better story...
5 Black-Owned Brands with Stellar Stories
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly highlights 5 black-owned brands leveraging storytelling to gain visibility, maximize impact and increase revenue.Are you a forward-thinking corp...
7 Ways to Boost Your Employer Brand Strategy with Storytelling
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Employees and job seekers alike want to be part of an organization they're proud to support. Here are 7 ways to build your employer brand with a ...
Storytelling Through Podcasting with Jonathan Jones
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasting expert Jonathan Jones shares strategies to position and promote your podcast to establish authority, gain visibility and attract leads.Are ...
2022 in Review: 5 Lessons From My Life Story
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be a better storyteller, pay attention to the lessons from your own life story. Here are 5 lessons life taught me in 2022.Are you a for...
Storytelling for Visionary Leaders with Kevin James
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling is a highly effective strategy to build momentum, get buy-in and build awareness for your big vision and breakthrough ideas. In this epis...
How to Tell a $5 Million Story with Dan Gregory
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you leveraging storytelling as part of your content marketing and fundraising strategies? In episode 68 of the Business Storytelling Made Easy Pod...
Do You Need a Brand Story Overhaul?
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brand stories are proven to help brands become more memorable, influential and profitable, but only if they're told correctly. In this episode, y...
3 Ways to Make Your Stories More Memorable
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Experts say consumers are exposed to as many as 10,000 marketing messages everyday, most of which are forgotten or ignored. Learn 3 strategies to deve...
Storytelling Secrets for Digital Marketing with Kayla Dawn Gladney
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Digital marketing expert Kayla Dawn Gladney shares how to raise your profile and increase your impact online with storytelling. Are you a forward-thi...
3 Ways to Find the Story in Your Product Launch
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn three ways to integrate storytelling into your product development and launch process to spark creativity, make cop...
How to Recruit and Retain Top Talent with Storytelling
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling and Communications Expert Shereese Floyd shares how companies can infuse storytelling into their hiring and onboarding processes and crea...
5 Storytelling Trends Marketing Leaders Should Know About
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here are 5 storytelling trends for marketers to consider latching onto to gain brand awareness and establish product differentiation.Are you a forward...
How to Handle Bad Press on Social Media
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when someone has an unfavorable experience with your brand and takes to social media to tell their story? In this episode, I share 4 ways...
The 7 Types of Storytellers
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What type of storyteller are you? Listen in and find out your storytelling type to become a more compelling, captivating storyteller for keynotes, wor...
Selling with Storytelling with Cheryl Parks
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sales Growth Coach Cheryl Parks discusses the power of storytelling to build relationships and generate new business revenue.Are you a forward-thinkin...
Storytelling Techniques for Luxury Brands
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A cohesive, compelling brand story is critical to the success of a luxury brand. In this episode, I share three ways you can demonstrate value and cre...
5 Lessons I Learned About Storytelling from TEDx
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here are five aha moments I had about storytelling from my TEDx experience that will help you create and deliver more compelling stories.Are you a for...
5 Storytelling Fails Marketers Miss
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Avoid these five common pitfalls to make your next storytelling effort a success.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader looking to leverage the p...
3 Ingredients Every Great Story Needs
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the three key components every story needs to influence mindsets and shift behavior.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader looking to lever...
Tell Better Stories Through Market Research with Greg Crouse
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Market research expert Greg Crouse shares trends and best practices for utilizing research to aid in marketing and product development.Are you a forwa...
Make It Personal: Building Connection Through Story with Doug Conant
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Fortune 500 CEO Doug Conant shares about the value of storytelling to communicate your brand identity, connect with consumers in a personal way...
3 Stories Every Business Should Tell
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly discusses 3 of the most impactful story types and shares tips, strategies and examples for telling each.Are you a forward-think...
5 Reasons You Should Tell More Stories
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ford’s former Chief Marketing Officer Jim Farley, said, “Storytelling is your most important skill as a marketing leader.” In this episode, I sh...
Public Speaking Strategies with Luvirt Parker
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pastor Luvirt Parker shares strategies for effective public speaking.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader looking to leverage the power of stor...
Communication in Marriage with Monica Jackson
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author and relationship expert Monica Jackson shares the keys to effective communication in marriage.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader looki...
Faith, Fear and Public Speaking with Jannelle Nevels
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Radio show personality Jannelle Nevels shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to broadcasting her voice across the country.Are you a forward...
Confident Communication with Ashley Kirkwood
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Attorney, professional speaker and full-time entrepreneur Ashley Kirkwood shares strategies for boosting your confidence, preparing for your speech an...
Speaking to Build Your Business and Career with Kimberly Brown
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Career and Leadership Expert Kimberly Brown shares how to leverage speaking to boost your business and expand career opportunities.Are you a forward-t...
Speaking Under Stress
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a speaker, how do you handle high-stress situations without losing your cool? In this episode, Kelly shares seven strategies to approach any public...
Owning Your Voice with Rhonda Khan
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to embrace the power of your unique voice with public speaking coach Rhonda Khan.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader looking to leve...
Public Speaking Success Strategies with Mike Nelson
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to become a more confident and engaging speaker? Professional speaker and trainer Mike Nelson shares how to keep your audience's attention, ...
7 Reasons You're Not Speaking Up More
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
7 reasons why you're not using your voice to elevate your business, career or brand the way you really want to ... and what to do about it.Are yo...
Virtual Engagement Secrets with Peter Hopwood
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TEDx Coach and Virtual Speaking Specialist Peter Hopwood shares how to deliver a powerful virtual presentation that brings value, clarity and engageme...
Passion, Profits and Public Speaking with Layna Ware
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur and Speaker Concierge Layna Ware shares about how to maximize passion, purpose and profits in your public speaking business. Are you a f...
Public Speaking Tips and Tricks with Danielle Davis
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker and consultant Danielle J. Davis, also known as The Financial Freedom Educator, joins me to share her favorite tips and tools for delivering a...
The Behind the Curtain Episode
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly takes you behind the scenes of a recent virtual speaking engagement and shares her hits and misses. Are you a forward-thinking...
The 7 Types of Storytellers
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Great storytellers are motivational, influential, persuasive and confident. What's your storytelling type? This episode explains the seven storyt...
10 Ideas for Virtual Engagement
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Worried your virtual audience is bored and unengaged? Try these tips to keep your audience locked in.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader looki...
Becoming a Persuasive Communicator with Kit Pang
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to be more influential and leverage your power to win others over? In this episode Kit Pang, founder of BostonSpeaks, shares the keys to p...
Speaking for Impact with Chris Widener
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Named one of the top 50 speakers in the world and a member of the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame, world-renowned professional speaker Chris Widene...
Public Speaking and the Enneagram with Jenn Whitmer
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of the Enneagram? In this episode, Certified Enneagram Coach Jenn Whitmer explains how this nine-part personality framework can he...
7 Ways to Manage Public Speaking Anxiety
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with public speaking anxiety? This episode lays out 7 practical ways to manage your nerves.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader...
5 Ways to Become a Better Public Speaker
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn five simple strategies to 10X your public speaking skills.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader looking to leverage the power of story to ...
Speaking with Confidence with Dr. Sidjae Price
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker, author and entrepreneur Dr. Sidjae Price shares how to find your unique voice plus simple steps to prepare and present with confidence. Are ...
When Speeches Go Wrong
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you nervous that a blunder or mistake will ruin your next speech? Ease your public speaking anxiety using these simple strategies. Are you a forw...
How to End a Speech
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Use these strategies to create an unforgettable closing for your next speech or presentation.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader looking to le...
5 Ways to Hook Any Audience
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you're preparing a presentation, it's sometimes hard to know where to start. Use these 5 strategies to quickly engage any audience.http...
How to Start a Speech
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To persuade, inspire or influence your audience, you need a strong start. Here's how you create one.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader l...
How to Beat Zoom Fatigue
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Try these simple tips and strategies to engage your virtual audience, even if they're "all Zoomed out."Are you a forward-thinking corpo...
The Real Reason You're Afraid of Public Speaking
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the fear of public speaking holding you back? This episode will help you pinpoint the real source of your fear in order to uncover the powerful, co...
Public Speaking and Publicity with Candice Nicole
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Candice Nicole, award-winning publicist and owner of Candice Nicole Public Relations, shares how to speak with confidence in order to increase your vi...
How to Create an Engaging Presentation
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Avoid these 10 common speaker mistakes to engage your audience and keep their attention.Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader looking to leverag...
10 Questions Every Virtual Speaker Should Ask
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have the opportunity to speak at a virtual event or meeting? Find the answers to these 10 questions to make the most of your presentation.Are you a fo...
The Introvert's Guide to Public Speaking
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discover three ways to wow your audience and command the room during your next presentation ... even as an introvert.Are you a forward-thinking corpor...
The Introvert's Guide to Small Talk with Stan Pearson
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning speaker Stan Pearson II shares how to use small talk to create meaningful connections that upgrade your life and business.Are you a forw...
The Confidence Mindset with Karlet Hewitt
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Event Producer and Business Strategist Karlet Hewitt candidly shares how to maintain your confidence in spite of challenges, setbacks and difficulties...
How to Leverage LinkedIn with Rob Youngblood
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob "YB" Youngblood, also known as the LinkedIn Locksmith, joins me to discuss how to leverage your LinkedIn profile to increase your visibi...
Salary Negotiation with Ashley Cash
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
$100K+ resume writer and salary negotiation expert Ashley Cash shares how to communicate the value of your skills, experiences and accomplishments in ...
Winning at Interviewing with Ashley Cash
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
$100K resume writer and interview expert Ashley Cash joins me to talk about how to nail your next job interview with clarity and confidence.Are you a ...
Career Storytelling with Brittany Cole
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The truth is you need to do more than just show up and work hard to advance your career. TEDx Speaker and Career Consultant Brittany Cole shares how t...
What Your Audience Wishes You Knew
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 10 things audiences of all kinds want you to know before you take the stage, start the meeting or press record.https://www.kellydparker.com/p...
5 Mistakes Storytellers Make ... and How to Fix Them
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Avoid these common storytelling pitfalls for maximum impact. https://www.kellydparker.com/podcastAre you a forward-thinking corporate leader looking t...
The 3 Ps of Great Storytelling
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the three crucial transitions every storyteller needs to create to connect with audiences and make an impact. https://www.kellydparker.com/podc...
5 Things Every Good Story Needs
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to use stories and illustrations to connect with audiences and inspire them toward action? Make sure to cover these five key areas. https://www.k...
Developing Your On-Camera Presence with Shanice Settle
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Communications Strategist Shanice Settle shares techniques to connect on-camera with confidence and authenticity.Are you a forward-thinking corporate ...
Becoming a Paid Professional Speaker with Odell Bizzell
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker, coach and six-figure earner Odell Bizzell joins us to break down the business of speaking. He shares how to market yourself as a speaker, mis...
Being Authentically You, Part II with Tierra Haynes
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tierra Haynes, Mommy on the Move, joins us for part 2 of our discussion, where she shares how overcoming her fear of being judged and refusing to hide...
Being Authentically You with Tierra Haynes
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tierra Haynes is a wife, mom, podcaster, social media influencer and founder of Mommy on the Move. She joins me to discuss the importance of being com...
How to Prepare for a Virtual Presentation
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share step-by-step tips to prep for your next virtual presentation without the stress and overwhelm.https://www.kellydparker.com/po...
How to Project Confidence Online
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share 5 practical ways to project confidence online ... even if you don't feel it. https://www.kellydparker.com/podcastAre you...
Speaking Out Against Injustice with Danielle Sydnor
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danielle Sydnor, president of the Greater Cleveland chapter of the NAACP, shares how each of us can use our voice to make an impact i...
How to Engage a Virtual Audience
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share 7 ways to engage virtual audiences. Listen and implement these tips to make your online meetings, keynotes, workshops and pre...
How to Get Over Your Fear of Speaking on Social Media
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share 7 ways to get over your fear of speaking on social media. If you're an entrepreneur, speaker or leader looking to build ...