This year, the National Speakers Association hosted its first national speaking competition, where finalists competed at the annual Influence summer conference in August.

In this episode of Speakernomics, host Kenneth "Shark" Kinney speaks with competition mastermind, Mike Brian, regional competition winner Jody Orgill Brown, and national competition winner Jeff Rogers. Together, they delve into the significance of storytelling in the professional speaking arena and discuss the impact of the "Last Story Standing" competition.

In this session, you will:

• Analyze the benefits of participating in storytelling competitions to enhance speaking skills and career visibility.
• Demonstrate the importance of storytelling structure, such as using a "rhythm document" for creating impactful narratives.
• Evaluate the process of refining stories through continuous practice and emotional engagement.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Click Here to learn more about NSA's Last Story Standing and find out how YOU can compete in 2025!

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