Randy and I sat down with Rebecca to hear more about her process, especially when she teaches storytelling workshops. Her advice on storytelling applies to speaking or presenting, too, so give a listen to our conversation, and learn how to do vulnerability right.

Ever since Brené Brown began promoting vulnerability as a good thing for leaders (and I’m a fan), “vulnerability” has become a huge buzzword everywhere - in storytelling, in presentations, in leadership meetings - anywhere someone needs to speak or lead.

No doubt, more efficient meetings would give us some time back. And who wouldn’t want that? As the leader of the meeting, you have the power to ensure the meeting stays on track and improve your organization’s meeting culture. So why not use ground rules? Here’s how.

Where I see most wannabe-persuaders fall short is in their mindset and preparation - not so much their words. Because how you prepare and how you approach your speech will affect the rest of it. ps - This applies to anything persuasive - sales pitches? Asking Mom & Dad for a car? Yep.

Clients often ask how they can manage, or overcome their stage fright. Should they take medications for stage fright? I can’t address the last one (I’m not a doctor….), and the good news is, yes, stage fright, or anxiety when presenting, is manageable.

Creating one good piece of content is hard enough, let alone weekly ones. On this week’s episode of Between Two Speakers, Rebecca Anderson shares tips on how to make content relevant with public speaking coach Marianna Swallow and storytelling strategist Randy Ford.