Hosted by Andrew Thorp · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 46 episodes
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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.
Andrew Thorp hosts Leaning Forward, a business show with 46 episodes published.
Jonathan Cooper runs the Unlearning Company, helping individuals and teams realise their potential and contribute to their organisation's success. In this conversation with Andrew Thorp, he shares his thoughts and experi
Based in North West England, Carolyn Tipper is an executive coach who’s turned a passion into a mission. She's very concerned with the mental health implications of workplace stress for senior executives. By understandin
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 collaboration
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 episod
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 a
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 conside
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
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 challe
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
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 whe
Communication is really all about creating a connection with your audience. When you're fully present, able to think on your feet and perhaps raise a smile in others, you've got some key advantages! This interview with c
I met Emma Baylin recently at a TEDx event where she spoke passionately about the positive impact that singing can have on us all. Through her company Shared Harmonies (a CIC), she and her colleagues work in the communit
There are umpteen books about how to give a great TED talk but in this episode we put the spotlight on one specific talk, a wonderful presentation from 2013 by Professor Sugata Mitra entitled: Build a School in the Cloud
If you visit the gym once a month and expect results you might be disappointed. A brisk walk every day for a sustained period is far more likely to yield benefits and it's much the same with communication. In this episod
If you want to do justice to your company or organisation, tell great stories - small ones! That's the theme of this episode of Leaning Forward, an exploration of what a small story looks like, how to find them within yo
What does it actually mean to 'tell a better story'? In this episode we answer this very question with an exercise - the transformation of a bare framework of a story into something more gripping, and human. It's like th
As a physician in the USA, Steve Shama relied on his technical knowledge to diagnose and treat skin conditions. But he also saw his patients as people, developing a deep appreciation for the importance of empathy and hum
People often work hard to secure a job interview but poor preparation or a lack of confidence can impair their performance when the big moment comes. In this episode of Leaning Forward we’re joined by Chris Delaney, an e
A lot of our content on Leaning Forward is about communicating a better story on the outside, but this episode looks within - the story of a great company culture. Our guest is Jim Liptrot, Managing Director of Howorth A
If you've got something to say but lack the confidence to craft and deliver that message, this interview with Jackie Goddard is a must-listen. Drawing on her background as an actor, she helps business owners and professi
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Leaning Forward is hosted by Andrew Thorp. The show is categorised under business (marketing) and has published 46 episodes.
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