My guest for this episode is Nico Jones. Nico is the creator of the core story framework and an all round storytelling geek. So I'm delighted to have him on the show to delve into how to incorporate storytelling into our pitch. If you enjoy what you hear, please comment and subscribe. It would mean the world to me and will help this podcast reach as many people as possible. You don't want to miss this. Enjoy.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

05:11 Embrace Vulnerability for Authentic Connection

09:04 Early Digital Arts Exploration

12:19 "Effortless Creation: Opportunity and Challenge"

14:55 Discovering Entrepreneurial Core Beliefs

17:46 "Understanding Your Own Journey"

24:45 Mastering Connection for Success

32:09 Rethinking Company vs. Individual Values

37:29 Journey to Becoming Influential

40:51 Unlocking Storytelling for Entrepreneurs

41:52 The Power of Repeated Stories

45:56 "Embrace and Persist in the Past"

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Website: - https://storycaptain.co.uk/

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Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you have—but most people completely kill their audience’s attention without even realising it. If you’ve ever felt like your stories fall flat, you might be making one of these 5 classic storytelling mistakes in your pitches and presentations.

In this video, I’ll break down:

✅ The biggest mistakes that ruin your stories

✅ How to tell if you’re making them

✅ Simple fixes that will make your storytelling instantly more engaging

And yes, one of these mistakes involves a hippo—so stay tuned for that! 🦛

If you fix these, you’ll instantly become a more engaging and persuasive speaker and storyteller.

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👉 Which mistake do you think you’ve made the most? Drop a comment below!

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