019: The power of storytelling with Harris III

How does Harris III from STORY use illusion to build empathy, trust, and connection with his audiences? Find out as I sit down with Harris III to talk about how storytelling can paint the perfect picture for your clients. While people around the globe know Harris "the Third" as an award-winning illusionist, the last few years has seen his career explode into becoming a sought-out keynote speaker, storyteller, and event curator. His endeavors expanded as an entrepreneur as he founded the Istoria Collective, an event and production company that creates and executes meaningful and transformative experiences for people and brands through both live events and a variety of other mediums. His experience has taken him to thousands of stages in 49 states across America, and in almost 40 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and even the Middle East. Harris is now entering the next decade of his career with a new enthusiasm for stories and art. In 2016, he began a new season by relaunching STORY conference. What began as a simple two-day annual conference has grown into a prolific movement of culture-shaping storytelling.  STORY has had speakers from companies like Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar, Nike, YouTube, NatGeo, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratories, and more. Harris is awakening child-like wonder, imagination, and curiosity in a way that only someone who believes in real magic can. In this episode, we dive into different mediums to engage your audience through story, the concept of "wonder", and the power of storytelling to influence decisions.  But remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Tune in to learn how to: Engage your audience on diverse storytelling platforms — from social media to your blog content. Utilize the power of story for good and empower others to make informed decisions. Build connection, trust, and empathy with your audience. Connect with Harris III at Harrisiii.com and STORY.