Storytelling for Leaders with Michelle Barry Franco

Michelle Barry Franco is a speaking and thought leadership coach and founder of The Made for This Collective. In this episode, Michelle shares her top tips for creating effective storytelling for leaders, ensuring your communication is audience-specific, contextualized, and authentic. We also discuss:How she found the gumption to set boundaries while working at a start-up at an early ageThe moment she knew her truth and took a big career pivotWhy telling stories is one of the most powerful means leaders can use to connect, influence, teach, inspire and build trust.The 3 most important questions to ask yourself when building your storyThe most efficient tools to use to create your story and the magic mix of content that creates a compelling speechWhy getting started can alleviate public speaking anxietyHer thoughts on removing speech fillersShow Guest: Michelle Barry Franco is a speaking and thought leadership coach and founder of The Made for This Collective. She’s the host of the podcast Speak Up. Show Up and author of Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference through Transformational Speaking. You can learn more at michellebarryfranco.com.  Follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn Show notes: Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HERE. Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on my private and group coaching programs. Support the showJill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical