Helping organisations find stories (conversation with Jonathan Cooper)

Helping organisations find stories (conversation with Jonathan Cooper)

Jonathan Cooper runs the Unlearning Company [https://www.theunlearningcompany.co.uk/], helping individuals and teams realise their potential and contribute to their organisation's success. In this conversation with Andrew Thorp, he shares his thoughts and experiences of how companies can capture and use stories to engage their workforce and drive profitability. Reference to the Southwest Airlines video [https://youtu.be/eGxMf88I5g4?si=WRrIaJaT09yVBLSj] ('Our purpose & vision'). We also feature a guest podcast - Power to Speak by Jackie Goddard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiegoddardpowertospeak/]. Andrew Thorp [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewthorp62/] is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world. Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-rpKzt4KSY&t=0s] Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1QxV3VURFNpUFRxdnhRd2VMQTYyQTRvdVhlQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMVFDZHZkZktXbFVjcW50bURvREVqNTM2WkEwYjNHc3dfZmQ4TUQ5R1hxS1dGaXJsT2k5WXN4WkZ0LVVyajVWd0ZKYlZxSC1qd1lPaHkzdHVzd3R4bFpQRTZkTE4tTXdNdXh0V20wcWdaYk0tRlZsNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Falplus.io%2Ftravel-us] Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp [https://www.instagram.com/ptillustrations/] Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl [https://unsplash.com/@w18?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/microphone?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum [https://unsplash.com/@purzlbaum?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/audience?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]

Taking the stress out of leadership (interview with Carolyn Tipper)

Based in North West England, Carolyn Tipper [https://cthesolution.co.uk/] is an executive coach who’s turned a passion into a mission. She's very concerned with the mental health implications of workplace stress for senior executives. By understanding themselves and those around them better, leaders can increase their capacity and function more effectively. This is Carolyn's belief and it underpins the transformative work she does as a coach. We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capacchione [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanocapacchione/]. Andrew Thorp is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world. Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-rpKzt4KSY&t=0s] Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1QxV3VURFNpUFRxdnhRd2VMQTYyQTRvdVhlQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMVFDZHZkZktXbFVjcW50bURvREVqNTM2WkEwYjNHc3dfZmQ4TUQ5R1hxS1dGaXJsT2k5WXN4WkZ0LVVyajVWd0ZKYlZxSC1qd1lPaHkzdHVzd3R4bFpQRTZkTE4tTXdNdXh0V20wcWdaYk0tRlZsNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Falplus.io%2Ftravel-us] Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp [https://www.instagram.com/ptillustrations/] Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl [https://unsplash.com/@w18?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/microphone?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum [https://unsplash.com/@purzlbaum?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/audience?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]

Facilitating online meetings - insights from Perle Laouenan-Catchpole

Perle Laouenan-Catchpole [https://www.linkedin.com/in/perlelc/] is an expert facilitator and has somehow found a way to make online meetings with large groups of people actually work!   She loves to bring people together to share ideas and trigger collaborations and in this episode she shares some fascinating insights about making these occasions productive and enjoyable. Highlights 02.10 - facilitating large groups online 05.40 - her own concept: 'Need Workshops' 09.30 - example of a ex-Microsoft employee 15.30 - how it's hard to grow ideas alone 20.38 - how Perle facilitates large online groups. She explains her 'ONE FOUR ALL' method, an innovative approach to the dreaded break-out session. 26.40 - adapting to multicultural audiences 31.40 - the importance of human connection 36.25 - the concept of 'peak moments' 40.45 - a beautiful moment with her daughter We also feature a guest podcast - Power to Speak by Jackie Goddard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiegoddardpowertospeak/]. Show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man' [http://www.andrewthorp.co.uk/]. Andrew is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewthorp62/]. Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-rpKzt4KSY&t=0s] Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1QxV3VURFNpUFRxdnhRd2VMQTYyQTRvdVhlQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMVFDZHZkZktXbFVjcW50bURvREVqNTM2WkEwYjNHc3dfZmQ4TUQ5R1hxS1dGaXJsT2k5WXN4WkZ0LVVyajVWd0ZKYlZxSC1qd1lPaHkzdHVzd3R4bFpQRTZkTE4tTXdNdXh0V20wcWdaYk0tRlZsNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Falplus.io%2Ftravel-us] Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp [https://www.instagram.com/ptillustrations/] Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl [https://unsplash.com/@w18?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/microphone?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum [https://unsplash.com/@purzlbaum?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/audience?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]

How storytelling combines with photography (interview with Anne Thomas)

Personal branding photographer Anne Thomas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-thomas-photography/] had an epiphany some years ago. She realised her marketing was just noise and what she needed was a story. Now, she's as much a storyteller as a photographer and, in this episode, she explains what this means and how this approach can help you. You can download a business storytelling guide from Anne HERE [https://anne-thomas.mykajabi.com/business-storytelling-website]. We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capacchione [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanocapacchione/]. Andrew Thorp is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world. Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-rpKzt4KSY&t=0s] Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1QxV3VURFNpUFRxdnhRd2VMQTYyQTRvdVhlQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMVFDZHZkZktXbFVjcW50bURvREVqNTM2WkEwYjNHc3dfZmQ4TUQ5R1hxS1dGaXJsT2k5WXN4WkZ0LVVyajVWd0ZKYlZxSC1qd1lPaHkzdHVzd3R4bFpQRTZkTE4tTXdNdXh0V20wcWdaYk0tRlZsNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Falplus.io%2Ftravel-us] Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp [https://www.instagram.com/ptillustrations/] Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl [https://unsplash.com/@w18?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/microphone?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum [https://unsplash.com/@purzlbaum?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/audience?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]

Speaking vs Texting - making the case for conversation to a room full of teenagers!

What happens to a muscle if you don't exercise it? Simple: it withers away, and it's the same with conversation and all forms of verbal communication. In this episode, we explore the importance of this form of dialogue and consider whether it's a worthwhile investment for a teenager! We also feature a guest podcast - Power to Speak by Jackie Goddard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiegoddardpowertospeak/]. Show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man' [http://www.andrewthorp.co.uk/]. Andrew is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewthorp62/]. Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-rpKzt4KSY&t=0s] Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1QxV3VURFNpUFRxdnhRd2VMQTYyQTRvdVhlQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMVFDZHZkZktXbFVjcW50bURvREVqNTM2WkEwYjNHc3dfZmQ4TUQ5R1hxS1dGaXJsT2k5WXN4WkZ0LVVyajVWd0ZKYlZxSC1qd1lPaHkzdHVzd3R4bFpQRTZkTE4tTXdNdXh0V20wcWdaYk0tRlZsNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Falplus.io%2Ftravel-us] Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp [https://www.instagram.com/ptillustrations/] Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl [https://unsplash.com/@w18?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/microphone?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum [https://unsplash.com/@purzlbaum?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/audience?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]