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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 professi... Read more

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Ranked #1

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The transformative power of singing - interview with Emma Baylin

The transformative power of singing - interview with Emma Baylin

I met Emma Baylin recently at a TEDx event where she spoke passionately about the positive impact that singing can have ... Read more

12 Jul 2022

40mins

Ranked #2

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Putting a TED talk under the microscope (Sugata Mitra)

Putting a TED talk under the microscope (Sugata Mitra)

There are umpteen books about how to give a great TED talk but in this episode we put the spotlight on one specific talk... Read more

30 Jun 2022

19mins

Ranked #3

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Little and often conversations (the mortar in the wall)

Little and often conversations (the mortar in the wall)

If you visit the gym once a month and expect results you might be disappointed. A brisk walk every day for a sustained p... Read more

11 May 2022

16mins

Ranked #4

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Mining your organisation for stories (why big isn't better)

Mining your organisation for stories (why big isn't better)

If you want to do justice to your company or organisation, tell great stories - small ones! That's the theme of this epi... Read more

10 Mar 2022

13mins

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A 'before and after' exercise for one of your stories

A 'before and after' exercise for one of your stories

What does it actually mean to 'tell a better story'? In this episode we answer this very question with an exercise - the... Read more

4 Feb 2022

18mins

Ranked #6

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The Public Speaking Doctor - interview with Steve Shama

The Public Speaking Doctor - interview with Steve Shama

As a physician in the USA, Steve Shama relied on his technical knowledge to diagnose and treat skin conditions. But he a... Read more

14 Jan 2022

45mins

Ranked #7

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Do justice to yourself in a job interview - with Chris Delaney

Do justice to yourself in a job interview - with Chris Delaney

People often work hard to secure a job interview but poor preparation or a lack of confidence can impair their performan... Read more

5 Dec 2021

27mins

Ranked #8

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Investing in company culture (interview with the MD of Howorth Air Technology)

Investing in company culture (interview with the MD of Howorth Air Technology)

A lot of our content on Leaning Forward is about communicating a better story on the outside, but this episode looks wit... Read more

11 Nov 2021

29mins

Ranked #9

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Some lessons from the acting world (interview with Jackie Goddard)

Some lessons from the acting world (interview with Jackie Goddard)

If you've got something to say but lack the confidence to craft and deliver that message, this interview with Jackie God... Read more

14 Oct 2021

37mins

Ranked #10

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Non-sales selling – review of Dan Pink’s book 'To Sell is Human'

Non-sales selling – review of Dan Pink’s book 'To Sell is Human'

This is the first book review from Leaning Forward and it's very much aimed at people who want to sell but aren't comfor... Read more

30 Sep 2021

19mins

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