John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is an incredible keynote speaker. His TEDx talk: “Be the Lifeguard of Your Own Life” has over 1,000,000 views and was featured on Larry King’s Show. He has an innate ability to motivate companies’ sales teams to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories, so they win more new business. From John’s award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned. His book The Sale Is in the Tale is a business fable set in Austin, TX, and is about a sales representative whose old ways of selling are not working anymore. The reader accompanies the rep on his journey and learns how to use storytelling and strengthen their soft skills to improve their professional and personal relationships. Contact John Livesay: https://johnlivesay.com/ Get first chapter of book: text- pitch to 668-66  Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist  Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin’s Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms   Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com Please subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks. incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkimberleylinert/gTwitter: https://twitter.com/LifeKimberleyTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/incrediblelifecreatorPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lifekimberley/_saved/

Angela Duckworth, an expert on grit, Laura Huang, a scholar on success, storyteller John Livesay, and clinical psychologist Steven Hayes share powerful insights on overcoming self-doubt. They discuss the vital difference between talent and effort, emphasizing that grit—passion combined with perseverance—is key to success. The guests elaborate on breaking down goals to make them achievable, trusting intuition, and confronting fears to pave the way for personal growth. They highlight how resilience and social skills can effectively navigate life's challenges.

John Livesay, author of Better Selling Through Storytelling, discusses the power of storytelling in sales and marketing. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychology of buyers and shares examples of creating suspense in presentations. The podcast also explores friendships between men and women in the workplace, the alignment between marketing and sales, and the significance of soft skills in business. They introduce the concept of progressionism and discuss moving from being invisible to irresistible in both personal and professional relationships.