Explore a world of community building and event success with our season 3 recap! From strategic planning to seamless execution, discover the interconnected tales of triumph in three key themes: strategy, process, and experience.

We'll recap:

• the importance of authentic connections, curiosity, and intentional storytelling in event planning.
• the treasure trove of takeaways and wisdom from our guests this season to revolutionize your approach to event hosting

00:01 - Recapping Themes in Make It Kickass

We had incredible guests this season and were amazed to find that even though they hadn't spoken to each other, they connected on similar stories. We covered three major topics throughout the season: strategy, process, and experience.

15:47 - Meaningful Event Experiences

Throughout the season we spoke to our guests about creating meaningful experiences for our attendees. We emphasized making sure attendees feel seen and heard, and setting expectations through communication. We also discussed applying a ‘lazy attitude’ to event production and how it can help reduce friction for attendees. Lastly, we discussed how technology can often get in the way, but emphasized that the goal is to design experiences that allow people to connect with each other on a human level.

31:59 - Storytelling's Power in Event Production

We discussed the importance of being conscious and intentional with the stories we tell and how this can create meaningful experiences for our attendees. We explored how we, as event producers, can craft the event story for our attendees and how this can help them connect with each other.

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See you in season 4!

We discuss the practical storytelling insights drawn from our conversation with experienced storyteller Mike Pacchione. We chat about striking the right balance in narrative details and the tangible impact of shared language in storytelling.

01:17 - Exploring the Power of Storytelling

When can details in a story become a red flag? We explore the line between providing enough detail to establish trust in the storyteller, and offering too much detail and creating distrust.

14:36 - Storytelling's Power in Shared Language

We explore how storytelling can be used to connect with people but can also be used to manipulate them😬. We examine how the details of stories can create a shared language among a group, strengthening their bonds. We reflect on our own experiences with people who are naturally talented at storytelling and how these tales can be remembered even after the teller is gone.

21:56 - Importance of Narrative in Event Hosting

We discuss the importance of narrative when creating a program or talk for an event. We also consider how context is essential for establishing empathy with an audience.

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Next episode: Wrapping up Season 3!

What is the secret to delivering an unforgettable talk? That's what we're unpacking in our latest episode with Mike Pacchione. We get into the nuances of storytelling, differentiating between narratives and stories, and exploring how the right structure married with vivid details can paint vibrant pictures in the minds of the listeners that they’ll remember for years to come.

Mike Pacchione is an international speaker and speech coach who specializes in helping executives, athletes and entrepreneurs deliver smart and engaging messages to audiences of all sizes. Among his client list are James Clear, Laura Belgray, Don Miller, Amy Porterfield, Pat Flynn, Scott Hamilton, and more than 10,000 employees from companies like Apple, Google and Nike.

Connect with Mike at his website bestspeech.co!

00:07 - Tell Better Stories With a Speech Coach

We sit down with Mike Pacchione to discuss tension, editing, and detail to tell better stories and build better talks.

10:23 - The Importance of Storytelling in Communication

We discuss storytelling vs narratives, storytelling's power to build communities and Mike's journey into speaking with ADHD.

27:51 - Leveraging Storytelling for Effective Presentations

Emphasizing relatable stories over remarkable ones, storytelling to create connections, and the vulnerability of sharing your story.

41:07 - Best Speech Coaching and Freebies

Tips on public speaking, storytelling, and engaging an audience.

Want to dive deeper? Take our free 30 minute training, Community Event Mastery. Access it here.

• Connect with Mike at his website bestspeech.co!
• Check out the Best Speech Podcast with Mike Pacchione

Next episode: Exploring the Power and Influence of Storytelling