Perle Laouenan-Catchpole 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.

Show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man'.
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.

Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

Personal branding photographer Anne Thomas 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.

We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capacchione.

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​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

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.

Show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man'.
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.

Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

If you were there on the night, you'll know what a terrific event TEDx Warrington was. We had 9 speakers and, without exception, they enlightened and inspired us with their ideas. Time to reflect on the event and consider what lessons and inspiration we can draw from the concept of TED Talks.

We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capacchione.

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​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

A follow-up to an earlier episode on 'How to be Funny', our theme here is the practical use of humour in conversational situations. We look at where the comedy can be found in everyday life and how to weave this into our interactions with others. We consider the 5 M's as potential sources of material:

Misalignments (7.22)
Misdirection (9.25)
Mismatches (10.22)
Misunderstandings (11.38)
Misfortunes (12.43)

There are examples of each and check out the various comedic references via links below:

The power of improvisation
How to be funny
Jennifer Aaker
Sir Ken Robinson's TED talk
Brene Brown's TED talk
Sugata Mitra's TED talk
Fenton the Dog
The Norwegian commercial (scraping off the ice)
Airplane ("And don't call me Shirley")
Two Ronnies Four Candles
Two Scotsmen stuck in a lift
The BBC interview (kids in the background)
Bill Bryson 'Notes from a Big Country'

We also feature a guest podcast - Power to Speak by Jackie Goddard.

Show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man'.
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.

Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

It's hard enough when you're a native English speaker to find just the right word or phrase when you're under pressure. But imagine if it's your second or third language! Our guest Benjamin Dudgeon recognised this challenge many years ago when he created his company, Hone Your English.

In this episode we explore how he helps his international clients develop the confidence to communicate well in these critical situations.

We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capacchione.

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​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

If you haven't got any struggle in your story, you haven't really got a story at all. When nothing much happens or it's all good news you're unlikely to engage your audience. In this episode, we explore where to find the struggle in your story and how to tell it in such a way that it enhances your brand.

Check out the work of Bryce McNabb on brand storytelling AND the amazing speaker (and coach) Richard McCann.

We also feature a guest podcast - Power to Speak by Jackie Goddard.

Show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man'.
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.

Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

This is the first episode of 2023, published on 1st January and, in a way, it's a plea to adopt a New Year's resolution - to engage in conversation with strangers! It may go against the advice we got from our parents when we were kids, but it's a great way to develop confidence, build a network and perhaps make us happier human beings. Listen to this episode and discover more.

Check out a couple of references made by your host Andrew Thorp:

Gillian Sandstrom and her research on the benefits of tiny interactions with others.
An interview with Gillian on the Hidden Brain podcast
The House of Books and Friends in Manchester, UK

We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capacchione.

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​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-us

Podcast artwork by Peter Thorp
Microphone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on Unsplash
Banner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash