The most successful people you know don’t just communicate.

They tell stories that move people.

You might be an expert in your industry with years of experience.
But if your stories aren’t clear, no one will trust you.

Your next promotion goes to someone who communicates with clarity and persuasion.
Your project pitches will fall flat, and your value will stay hidden.
Your career will stall because your messages don’t connect.

It’s frustrating because you have so much to offer.

But here’s the truth:
Your ability to influence, connect, and persuade starts with how you tell your stories.

Storytelling isn’t just a skill—it’s the ultimate tool for trust and influence.

And it CAN be learned.

Now imagine:
You tell stories so compelling that people can’t help but lean in.
Your message is so clear that it inspires action.
Your words leave a lasting impression, and you’re remembered long after the meeting ends.

I can help you get there. 

I’ve worked with 5,000+ leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to master storytelling.

• Sandesh, an Engineer, struggled to articulate his value in interviews—until he mastered storytelling and landed a role at Google.

• Employees at AT&T and Nielsen, including ERG and BRG groups, now use storytelling to influence decisions and drive impact.

• Founders like Hugo, who struggled to share his company story, now deliver compelling narratives that achieve remarkable results at global speaking events.

I help professionals like you craft stories that win trust, open doors, and create opportunities.

Are you ready to stop being overlooked and start being unforgettable?

Who am I:
• 2-time SXSW Speaker.
• Creator of the 4P Storytelling Framework.
• Award-winning Employee Resource Group partner.
• Storytelling skills trainer at AT&T, USC, Nielsen, and others.
• Coached 5000+ professionals in the art and science of storytelling.

The world is waiting to hear your story.
Let’s make sure it’s unforgettable.

Stan Miller

I still love in-person networking. Don't judge me.

Mary Beth, thanks for being an amazing host at today's Entrepreneur's Table. 

And for getting me outside to meet up with some friends.

Strategic Storytelling Trainer for Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Career Professionals | 2X SXSW Speaker | My Workshops Empower Your Teams To Communicate Clearly and Influence Effectively Through Storytelling

If you're preparing for an interview this week and feeling anxious…

Try this simple test. Ask yourself:

“Can I clearly explain who I help, how, and what others gain when I’m performing at my best?”

All the experience in the world won’t beat clarity inside an interview.

And when that clarity is delivered through a story, confidence follows.

This Thursday, I’m dropping in with FlexJobs for a no-fluff live storytelling training for job seekers.

Register. Attend. Implement.

Then experience what happens in your next interview.

Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/ervF76D9

Ryan Musselman

Founder @ Coaches who Close

I create funny AI ads for B2B businesses and business owners without requiring you to be on camera, write scripts, think of content ideas, or build your personal brand.If you're serious about being funny (lol), book with me here and let's see if I can help: https://calendly.com/ryanmus/funnyads

Founder | Coaches who Close

Equipping coaches to close, scale, and enterprise with new clients, content engines, and constant lead flow.

I'm seeing 2 styles of LinkedIn content, and:

(one of them is becoming cringe) 😬

1) Authority Content
2) Narrator Content

Authority Examples 😬

“Stop giving value. Start creating gravity.”
“Here’s the ONLY way to grow on LinkedIn in 2026.”
“If you’re not doing this, you’re losing trust fast.”

Narrator Examples 

“Is online coaching dying?”
"Posts that hit lately feel less polished."
"LinkedIn might be going through its copycat era."

You'll spot Authority Content when it makes you feel:

1) Managed
2) Called-out
3) Prepped-to-buy

You'll spot Narrator Content when you FEEL:

1) Seen
2) Included 
3) Intelligent 

Narrator content challenges you to draw your own conclusions from the post. 

You become more insightful in this process, which causes you to value the creator's presentation of the information, ultimately leading to more trust with the person who posted.

Not saying you shouldn't do authority content. 

But I'm theorizing you can get the intended value of both styles by using narrator content more.

Here's the easiest way I've found to narrate:

Start (some) of your posts with:

"I'm seeing...
"I've noticed...
"These 5 emerging...
"The [thing] that's [getting result]...

Here's a full example hook to illustrate:

"The LinkedIn strategy that's getting clients for small accounts."

PS) Are you observing something similar?

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