S13 E47 Initiative with Gayle Turner, Shelli Jost Brady & Joan Bowling

Welcome to another episode of Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives. In this episode, we dive into the power of connecting with others through storytelling and the importance of rehearsing in delivering impactful speeches. Our hosts, Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner, are joined by special guest Joan Bowling, a consultant and actress, to discuss their experiences in the world of storytelling and public speaking. Get ready to discover the keys to connecting with your audience, the significance of hard work and initiative, and the importance of continuous learning in this exciting episode of Stories Matter! Let's get started! Gayle Turner is President, of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/  Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc. Check out her LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-jost-brady-94b44835/ Joan Bowling is a top motivational sales trainer, speaker and presentation coach. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster, and was ranked among the Top100 Speakers in the World in 2017. Her most recent venture is as a co-host on the RVA Small Business Network. She’s also a storyteller at The Storytellers Channel.  https://storytellerschannel.com/joan-bowling/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanbowling/ https://rvasbn.com/ Subscribe to The Storytellers Channel’s newsletter by downloading a FREE checklist of how to craft intentional stories to inspire results. https://storytellerschannel.com/inspire Keywords Joan Bowling, Robert Redford, storyteller, retail company, meetings, conversation, safe environment, inclusive, voice heard, connection, relationships, interact, connect, employees, corporate leaders, disconnect, brain, mouth, articulate, rehearsing, stumbling points, improvement, nod, understanding, public presentations, stage, initiative, theater, hard work, successful actors.