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Episode 74: Storytelling Strategies to Salvage Stakeholder Explosions

Dean Hyers and Pete Machalek of SagePresence are on fire, figuratively. Our conversation is sizzling with inventive ways to stand out in a crowd and use the power of storytelling to resolve conflict. Stop the “me vs. you” and “us vs. them” polarizing conversations and create a different story. This is not thetype of storytelling you are thinking of. What if the main character in the story is “US” and “WE”? Download This Episode.

This lively discussion teases out the chemistry in how Pete and Dean complement each other for your greater good. One of many tips embedded in this episode is when you introduce yourself. When someone asks you what you do, tell your client’s story. You are the hero in your client’s story. Listening to the podcast is essential to fully grasp how to implement that tip and all the other thought provoking insights they share. Create time in your schedule to listen. 

The links for other mentoring conversations with Pete and Dean are listed in the Mentoring Resources below.

Mentoring Tips

After listening to this episode, answer the following questions:

  1. Why are beginnings of stories problematic?
  2. How do you reach an inescapable collaboration from Pete and Dean’s storytelling technique?
  3. In a story, who does the audience need to care about?
  4. When you have a polarizing disagreement with a stakeholder, how can you use Pete and Dean’s storytelling techniques to get on the same side of the issue as your stakeholder?

Are you ready to feel more deeply, to think, act, and behave more consciously? Get started in our one-year WeMentor Entrepreneurial Leadership and Mentoring LAB.  You will learn a Dual Innovation process that will revolutionize your life and teach you how to reconstruct your business model from the inside out and upside down.

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Resources

Dean Hyers

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Pete Machalek

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Dean and Pete Together

Dean and Pete’s TedTalks

  1. Dean Hyers’ TEDx Talk, Download This Episode.
  2. Pete Machalek’s TEDx Talk, Download This Episode.

 

Podcast Guest Mentor

Dean Hyers and Pete Machalek. Dean and Pete are consultants and skill builders who specialize in helping business professionals move forward, build business, and work more effectively and productively with each other. In 2001, Dean and Pete co-founded SagePresence around their backgrounds in film from which they cultivated a unique expertise in storytelling and facilitating performances that truly speak to their audiences.

Throughout its history, SagePresence, has helped thousands of clients generate confident and influential ‘stage presence’ to tell powerful stories everywhere from the networking floor to the presenter’s stage. Ultimately, this has led to their clients advancing professionally and winning over $4Billion in new business. www.sagepresence.com

Episode 74: Storytelling Strategies to Salvage Stakeholder Explosions

Nancy A. Meyer, M.A.
Author: Nancy A. Meyer, M.A.

Nancy A. Meyer, M.A., is a seasoned entrepreneurial leader, business and life mentor/coach/teacher, podcaster, author, and certified mindfulness yoga and meditation integrator (she integrates those skill sets into everything). Nancy’s compassionate and collaborative approach reinforces resilience while maintaining accountable conversations supporting how you redefine your lead while redesigning your business. Nancy calls this “Dual Innovation Leadership.”   Nancy founded WeMentor, inc. in 1992 to change the leadership in our country by providing emerging and existing business owners with mentoring in Dual Innovation Leadership. She has mentored thousands and is eager to work with you! Assert self-leadership and get started today! Clients say, “Nancy is a compelling, engaging, and ‘decipher the trees from the forest’ kind of mentor, speaker, and leader. A dedicated entrepreneurial leader and mentor who role models what she preaches. Her style and candor enrich the content she delivers and the results clients experience.” Nancy accepts people where they are while inspiring them to breakthrough into new dimensions:  As an Entrepreneurial Leader (Innovator),  As a Competent Business Owner (Practitioner)  As a Mentor (Role Model)  As a Spiritual Being and Self-Leadership Master! Start by subscribing to WeMentor Mondays with Nancy PODCAST. Join your peers and...

About the Author
Nancy A. Meyer, M.A., is a seasoned entrepreneurial leader, business and life mentor/coach/teacher, podcaster, author, and certified mindfulness yoga and meditation integrator (she integrates those skill sets into everything). Nancy’s compassionate and collaborative approach reinforces resilience while maintaining accountable conversations supporting how you redefine your lead while redesigning your business. Nancy calls this “Dual Innovation Leadership.”   Nancy founded WeMentor, inc. in 1992 to change the leadership in our country by providing emerging and existing business owners with mentoring in Dual Innovation Leadership. She has mentored thousands and is eager to work with you! Assert self-leadership and get started today! Clients say, “Nancy is a compelling, engaging, and ‘decipher the trees from the forest’ kind of mentor, speaker, and leader. A dedicated entrepreneurial leader and mentor who role models what she preaches. Her style and candor enrich the content she delivers and the results clients experience.” Nancy accepts people where they are while inspiring them to breakthrough into new dimensions:  As an Entrepreneurial Leader (Innovator),  As a Competent Business Owner (Practitioner)  As a Mentor (Role Model)  As a Spiritual Being and Self-Leadership Master! Start by subscribing to WeMentor Mondays with Nancy PODCAST. Join your peers and hear meaningful conversations as you evolve how you lead and redesign your business. SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
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