Leanne on Demand Daily with Leanne Hughes 🌴166. Spotting your stories feat. David Pullan (Weekend Rewind)
This Weekend Rewind takes you back to a rich, practical, laugh-filled conversation with the incredible David Pullin — founder of The Story Spotters, former NIDA grad, professional actor, voice artist, and an absolute legend when it comes to using stories to engage, influence and connect.
Since this episode aired, I’ve actually had the chance to hang out with David in real life — we shared a brilliant long lunch with some fabulous folks in London. He’s even more delightful IRL (if that’s possible!).
In this conversation, David shares:
🎭 His transition from 20 years on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company to helping execs craft stories that cut through
🎙️ Practical advice on protecting your voice, using breath and posture (spoiler: find your inner UFO)
🧠 The four kinds of stories you need to spot (including the ones you tell yourself!)
🛠️ Super-useful questions to help your participants open up and share gold
🔥 Why being a great facilitator is more about connection than control
We also geek out on Matthew Dicks’ Homework for Life, talk about rebrands (his shift from McKechnie Pullin to The Story Spotters), and how sometimes your best metaphors come from childbirth classes. Yep.
If you want to become the kind of facilitator people remember — the one who helps others find their voice, feel heard, and connect more deeply — this episode is a must-listen.
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Enjoy the listen — and as always, let me know which part resonated the most!
Chat to you tomorrow,
🌴 Leanne
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