Woman of Influence

Stop Teaching, Start Transforming: The Art of the Conversion Story

Nov 12, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Colin Boyd, a speaking coach and author of "One Presentation Away," shares his insights on crafting conversion stories that drive audience action. He defines conversion stories versus origin stories and reveals the three essential audience questions that must be answered. Colin emphasizes the importance of shifting from information to decision mode, reassures that selling is an act of service, and offers strategies for making compelling webinars. His frameworks aim to transform how speakers connect and convert their audience.
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INSIGHT

Conversion Story Trumps Origin Story

  • A conversion story is a different, purpose-driven story than an origin story and is crafted to drive decisions.
  • You can have a different conversion story for each offer based on the vehicle you teach people to use.
ANECDOTE

One Talk That Changed Everything

  • Colin's free talk to 137 people led to 125 leads and about 10 coaching clients within weeks.
  • That single presentation shifted his income from a few hundred dollars to over $10,000 a month.
ADVICE

Three Questions Every Story Must Answer

  • Structure your conversion story to answer three audience questions: are you like me, can you lead me, is there a path I can follow.
  • Start vulnerable, show the victory, then present a clear, repeatable path tied to your offer.
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