Mastering Storytelling and Public Speaking with Danny Brassell | The Digital Transformist

In this engaging episode of The Digital Transformist, host Mike LaVista interviews storytelling and public speaking expert Danny Brassell. Mike and Danny discuss their collaboration on improving speaking skills and creating compelling webinar content. Danny shares valuable advice on building a better story, getting on stage, and developing your brand and business through effective public speaking. He recounts his own journey from journalism to education, the setbacks he faced, and how he built a successful speaking business. They explore the importance of storytelling, engaging your audience, and leveraging AI tools like chat GPT to enhance presentations. Danny offers insights into crafting a well-structured talk and shares success stories of transforming presentations for increased engagement and impact. Don't miss this episode packed with actionable tips for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to elevate their public speaking game.

Danny made a special offer to listeners of the podcast. Visit freestoryguide.com for a free blueprint to create your own compelling stories.

Michael can be found at https://caxy.com and his podcast The Digital Transformist https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalTransformistPodcast

00:00 Introduction to the Digital Transformist
01:51 Meet Danny Brassell: From Reporter to Educator
02:36 Overcoming Adversity: The Real Estate Scam
03:37 Building a Speaking Career
05:11 The First Speaking Engagement
07:55 Crafting a Compelling Presentation
10:23 Engaging Your Audience: The Importance of Relatability
13:52 The Five Cs of a Great Speech
18:36 Transforming Presentations with Storytelling
20:11 The Power of Personal Stories in Business
22:55 Leveraging AI for Business Success
24:18 AI Tools and Their Unique Strengths
26:54 Creating Effective Stories with AI Assistance
30:40 Maximizing Audience Engagement
33:48 Expanding Coaching Services
34:19 Free Story Guide Offer