Full Sails. Full Smiles. with Danny Brassell | Ship's Log #25 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 41 MIN

Full Sails. Full Smiles. with Danny Brassell | Ship's Log #25

from Project Candor: Ordinary People. Unexpected Stories · host Jeanne Andersen

Education is valuable, but execution is priceless.” - Danny BrassellEPISODE SUMMARY  Danny Brassell has delivered more than 3,500 keynotes across four continents, but he didn't start on a stage. He started in the classroom — teaching inner-city kids to love reading in South Central Los Angeles. In this episode of Ship's Log, Danny and Jeanne trace the unlikely journey from Capitol Hill journalist to kindergarten teacher to one of the most in-demand speaking coaches in the world.  Along the way, Danny shares the five lessons he took from a catastrophic real estate loss, why kindergartners are the toughest audience in the world, and what Paul Harvey taught him about how a well-placed story can change an entire room. He breaks down the single biggest mistake most speakers make (too many calls to action), and introduces his guiding principle: choices confuse and cause you to lose.  The episode closes with a Two Truths and a Lie that includes a six-year-old in India who asked Danny if he could succeed — and the story Danny told him that he'd never shared before. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you learn. Danny lives by that line.  GUEST BIO  Danny Brassell is a keynote speaker, trainer, and coach often described as "Jim Carrey with a Ph.D." — with more than 3,500 talks delivered worldwide. He's the author of over 21 books, including Leadership Begins with Motivation and Misfits and Crackpots, and co-founder of WellCrafted Story, where he helps entrepreneurs turn authentic stories into real business growth. He started as an inner-city teacher, and that thread of education and humanity still runs through everything he does. GUEST CTA Free Story Guide: http://freeSTORYguide.com To thank the audience, Danny is offering a complimentary "Storytelling Blueprint: 5 Steps to Craft a Compelling Business Narrative." Learn to identify your core message, connect emotionally with your audience, and structure your story for maximum impact across all platforms. Transform your business story into a powerful asset that drives real engagement and revenue. You're just a well-crafted story away from 7 figures.  GUEST LINKS  Website:  https://www.DannyBrassell.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannybrassell/ YouTube:  https://www.YouTube.com/DannyBrassell Facebook:  https://www.Facebook.com/DannyBrassell Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/realDannyBrassell Twitter/X:  https://www.twitter.com/DannyBrassell Who do you know who'd make a great guest for the show? Please let us know.Email: [email protected]:   https://www.projectcandor.comSocial MediaFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ProjectCandor/LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectcandor/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/project.candor/YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectCandorPodcast

Education is valuable, but execution is priceless.” - Danny Brassell EPISODE SUMMARY Danny Brassell has delivered more than 3,500 keynotes across four continents, but he didn't start on a stage. He started in the classroom — teaching inner-city kids to love reading in South Central Los Angeles. In this episode of Ship's Log, Danny and Jeanne trace the unlikely journey from Capitol Hill journalist to kindergarten teacher to one of the most in-demand speaking coaches in the world.&n...

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Education is valuable, but execution is priceless.” - Danny BrassellEPISODE SUMMARY  Danny Brassell has delivered more than 3,500 keynotes across four continents, but he didn't start on a stage. He started in the classroom — teaching inner-city kids...

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