Leaning Forward
A series of interviews and tutorials on verbal communication - how to engage, connect and persuade through speaking. The 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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 44 episodes
Leaning Forward
Latest Episodes
Facilitating online meetings - insights from Perle Laouenan-Catchpole
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 ...
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43:33
How storytelling combines with photography (interview with Anne Thomas)
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 storyt...
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39:18
Speaking vs Texting - making the case for conversation to a room full of teenagers!
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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22:39
Reflections on TEDx Warrington 2023
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 inspi...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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13:25
5 words to help you use humour in conversation
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 other...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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19:11