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Rule the World: The Art & Power of Storytelling

Rule the World: The Art & Power of Storytelling

By Opus Media

Award-winning film producer and best-selling author Paul Furlong hosts a series of compelling conversations with world-class storytellers from all walks of life. These illuminating discussions uncover the recurring and unique principles these raconteurs employ in their storytelling to help you make your stories more engaging and better communicate your ideas to stimulate your audience to take action. Subscribe to get a new episode every fortnight.

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Rule the World: The Art & Power of StorytellingJul 07, 2017

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Purposeful Storytelling with Author Mark Carpenter

Purposeful Storytelling with Author Mark Carpenter

In this episode Paul talks to Mark Carpenter, college professor and corporate facilitator. Mark's storytelling became even more purposeful and effective after researching and writing the best-selling book “Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire.” Now, as a facilitator, consultant, and speaker, he teaches others what he learned in the process.

When he’s not training, speaking, coaching, or creating new content, Mark is likely hiking or snowshoeing in the mountains near his home in Utah, playing the piano, bragging about his grandchildren, or writing children's books.

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Jan 05, 202334:56
The Power of Preparation with Director of Photography Tom Hines

The Power of Preparation with Director of Photography Tom Hines

In this episode Paul talks to Tom Hines, director of photography for shows like Call the Midwife and The Chelsea Detective for BBC, Riches for Amazon, and recently I had the pleasure of working with Tom on a film I produced called Indignitas (more on that in future episodes). In this episode we talk about why planning your storytelling is so important.

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Oct 20, 202249:44
Mending Broken Discourse with Bestselling Author Lars Emmerich

Mending Broken Discourse with Bestselling Author Lars Emmerich

In this episode Paul talks to Lars Emmerich (@Lars_Emmerich), #1 bestselling author of the Sam Jameson and Peter Kittredge conspiracy thriller series, read by over one million thriller fans. Lars is an entrepreneur, investor/bitcoin miner, and retired F-16 pilot who writes about good guys with a bad streak and bad guys with a few redeeming qualities. A 1994 distinguished graduate of the US Air Force Academy, a Hertz Fellow, and two-time recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for valour in combat, Lars brings a unique perspective to any discussion about literature, economics, and Geopolitics.

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Jul 29, 202246:08
SPECIAL EPISODE: Understanding Your Customer with Iain McMichael

SPECIAL EPISODE: Understanding Your Customer with Iain McMichael

In this special episode Paul talks to executive sales coach Iain McMichael about chapter 2 of Paul's book, Rule the World. We talk about the importance of understanding your customers wants and needs, and how, by playing them off against each other you can build real conflict in your storytelling to generate a sale.

To get in touch with Iain, find him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iaingm/

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Jul 14, 202253:46
The Heart of Your Characters with Screenwriter Debbie Owen

The Heart of Your Characters with Screenwriter Debbie Owen

In this episode Paul talks to award-winning screenwriter, Debbie Owen. Debbie was a psychiatric nurse for 15 years before becoming a screenwriter. She was able to use her experience as a nurse to write for one of her favourite shows - Casualty. She has now been writing for Casualty for 5 years, learning new things everyday on the job. Debbie and Paul talk about her writing process, working with directors and producers, and gives us a glimpse into what life is like as a screenwriter. If you’re wanting to find out how an award-winning screenwriter composes her stories, this is the episode for you. You can find Debbie at debbieowen.co.uk. To stay updated with all things Rule the World, visit https://weareopusmedia.com/podcasts/ To buy the book, Rule the World: Master the Power of Storytelling to Inspire, Influence and Succeed, click http://a-fwd.com/asin=1913170942 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareopusmedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/weareopusmedia/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfurlongopus/

Apr 14, 202244:02
Storytelling Around The World With Speaker Coach Peter Hopwood
Mar 24, 202247:30
Data Storytelling with Digital Transformation Guru Graham Brown

Data Storytelling with Digital Transformation Guru Graham Brown

In this episode, Paul is joined by Graham Brown (@GrahamDBrown), founder of Pikkal & Co – Award Winning Podcast Agency – an AI Powered, Data Driven B2B Podcast Agency in Singapore. He is a published author on the subject of The Digital Transformation of Communication, works including “The Human Communication Playbook”, “The Mobile Youth: Voices of the Connected Generation” – documenting the rise of mobile culture in the early 2000s in Japan, China, Africa and India and “Brand Love – How to Build a Brand Worth Talking About”.

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Feb 17, 202249:52
Stories We Tell Ourselves with Narrative Therapist Dorian Haarhoff

Stories We Tell Ourselves with Narrative Therapist Dorian Haarhoff

In this episode, Paul is joined by Dorian Haarhoff, a South African/Namibian poet who facilitates creative writing, and story-telling wordshops and acts as a one-on-one writing mentor. In a past life, Dorian was a Professor of English Literature in Namibia, and Dorian now tinkers his trade in the street markets of the world. Mythology, creation spirituality, whole brain theory, the new Physics, narrative therapy, Ubuntu, Eco and Jungian psychology and the poetic tradition influence his writing and work.

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Jan 06, 202242:27
The Story Inside with Story Coach Werner Schmidt

The Story Inside with Story Coach Werner Schmidt

In this episode, Paul is joined by Werner Schmidt (@wernercreates), founder of 123CY. Werner is a start-up coach, brand discoverer and creative practitioner.

He coaches through creative, constructive conversation, motivational speaking engagements and workshops, blending ACT, NLP, story coaching and a wide range of strategic and operational experience, since 1994.

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Nov 25, 202145:53
Rhetoric with Aristotelian Expert Robert C. Bartlett

Rhetoric with Aristotelian Expert Robert C. Bartlett

In this episode, Paul is joined by Professor Robert C Bartlett, Behrakis Professor of Hellenic Political Studies at Boston College. His principal area of research is classical political philosophy, with particular attention to the thinkers of ancient Hellas, including Thucydides, Plato, Xenophon, and Aristotle.

He is the author or editor of eight books, including The Idea of Enlightenment, Plato's Protagoras and Meno, and Xenophon's The Shorter Socratic Writings.

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Nov 11, 202134:41
Voice, Imagery & Symbolism with Urban Griot Levi Tafari

Voice, Imagery & Symbolism with Urban Griot Levi Tafari

In this episode, Paul is joined by Levi Tafari (@LeviTafariPoet), poet and Urban Griot, consciousness raiser, storyteller, newscaster and political agitator. Levi has four collections of poetry published and his work has been included in many anthologies.

He has also spent two seasons as poet in residence with The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. An important element of Levi’s work is visiting schools, colleges, universities and prisons running creative writing workshops, in the hope of inspiring the new generation of performance poets.

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Oct 27, 202149:32
Influence with Political Strategist Jon Egan

Influence with Political Strategist Jon Egan

In this episode, Paul is joined by Jon Egan, an experienced political policy and communication strategist. With over 20 years working for politicians in Westminster and Europe, he was also formerly a campaign strategist for the Labour Party helping to deliver its key seat strategy for the successful 1997 General Election campaign. He was also creative lead for Liverpool’s successful bid to become European Capital of Culture 2008. More recently Jon has also worked as a consultant helping businesses, public bodies, cities, regions and think tanks develop successful positioning and influencing strategies.

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Oct 14, 202152:54
Constant Creativity with Political Cartoonist Phil Disley

Constant Creativity with Political Cartoonist Phil Disley

In this episode, Paul is joined by Phil Disley (@phildisley), award-winning illustrator and regular contributor to much of the broadsheet press. Phil has delivered columns in The Guardian, The Independent, The Times, The Financial Times and The Spectator.

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Sep 30, 202143:45
Universal Appeal with Fairytale Expert Suse Weisse
Mar 16, 202138:57
Communication Styles with Julian Lewis

Communication Styles with Julian Lewis

In this episode, Paul is joined by Julian Lewis (@julian_lewis), bestselling author of Infinite Giving and business coach at Integrus Global. Julian is passionate about helping his clients to create successful teams and raise their performance levels. He believes that everyone achieves more when they are surrounded by the right people. With 20 years experience in business, Julian works with others to grow, unlocking their true potential. Tune in to hear more.

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Nov 26, 202050:58
Planting Ideas with Dr. Uri Hasson
Nov 05, 202044:47
Leading your Audience with Stand-up Comic Finbar Healy

Leading your Audience with Stand-up Comic Finbar Healy

In this episode Paul is joined by Finbar Healy (@finhealycomedy). In  the words of Fin, he is the world’s finest comedian known to only those in Newcastle and the surrounding areas. And sometimes not even there. He’s also an actor who can’t sing, a dancer who can’t dance and a voice over artist as long as a north east accent is required as other accents aren’t available. Tune in to hear more.

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Aug 04, 202044:26
The Origins of Storytelling with Anthropologist Professor Polly Wiessner

The Origins of Storytelling with Anthropologist Professor Polly Wiessner

In this episode Paul is joined by Professor Polly Weissner, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Utah and Arizona State University. Over the past forty years, she has conducted research among the !Kung Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert. She is currently studying conversations and activities that take place after dark to understand how extending the day with firelight enhanced human sociality. Tune in to hear more.

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Jul 21, 202029:37
The Difference You Make with Executive Coach Andrew Gibson

The Difference You Make with Executive Coach Andrew Gibson

In this episode Paul is joined by leadership coach Andrew Gibson (@ajggibson). Andrew is an executive coach in leadership development, public speaking and career development  and is the author of What’s Your URP and the upcoming Make Life Simple. In this episode we talk about how to build your social capital through storytelling and why the phrase, "Please tell me a story of how you helped someone recently” is so powerful. Tune in to hear more.

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May 19, 202032:54
Creating Impact with Impacttologist Martin Brooks

Creating Impact with Impacttologist Martin Brooks

In this episode Paul is joined by impacttologist Martin Brooks (@impacttologist). Martin helps people create the "impact" through rhetoric, body language, tone, gesture and emotion in their presentations and storytelling that is representative of their potential - rather than their current combination of confidence and communication skills. Tune in to hear more.

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Nov 26, 201940:40
Story Selling with Smart Selling Expert Russ Hope

Story Selling with Smart Selling Expert Russ Hope

In this episode Paul is joined by Russ Hope (@russellhope), managing director of Plain Selling. Russ helps businesses explore new income streams and achieving huge growth through the implementation of a smart and simple sales methodology. Russ is brilliant at engaging with prospects correctly and working in partnership with clients creating a situation where a 'cold called' prospect will be glad that they've picked up the phone to someone representing your company. Tune in to hear more.

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Oct 15, 201929:39
Rule the World Conference Talk from host Paul Furlong

Rule the World Conference Talk from host Paul Furlong

In this episode, you can hear the storytelling for business talk that was delivered by podcast host Paul Furlong at the BNI UK Director's Conference 2019 in Nottingham. In the talk, Paul shares some practical hints and tips to help the audience become inspirational storytellers by telling well-timed, well-told stories to get the results they want in near enough any context. Tune in to hear more.

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Jul 23, 201928:48
Getting Creative with Behavioural Expert Anthony Tasgal

Getting Creative with Behavioural Expert Anthony Tasgal

In this episode Paul is joined by Anthony Tasgal (@TaswellHill), an expert in storytelling, “insightment” and applying new thinking to understanding consumer behaviour and decision-making, and was Founding Editor of Mintel Inspire – an interactive trends tool. Tune in to hear more.

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Jun 25, 201946:40
Reading Your Audience with Scealiai Jack Lynch
Jun 19, 201945:08
Capturing a Moment with Foo Fighters Photographer Tony Woolliscroft
Apr 01, 201956:23
Tone of Voice with Language Expert Martin J Williams
Feb 04, 201943:07
Capturing the Story with Liverpool FC Biographer Ragnhild Lund Ansnes
Dec 17, 201844:04
The Psychology of Storytelling with Cognitive Scientist Professor James E Cutting
Jul 09, 201834:20
Brand Culture with Brand Specialist Robin Ridgley
Mar 19, 201832:58
Making your Audience Feel with Journalist Hems de Winter
Feb 05, 201835:24
The Greatest Storyteller with Biblical Scholar Amy-Jill Levine
Oct 16, 201734:23
Organisational Problem Solving with Dr Nick Snowden
Sep 25, 201733:51
Keeping Your Audience Engaged with Shrek Screenwriter Roger S H Schulman
Sep 04, 201753:07
The Power of Metaphor with NLP Practitioner Bill Phillips

The Power of Metaphor with NLP Practitioner Bill Phillips

In this episode Paul is joined by Bill Phillips, management consultant, NLP expert and founder member of the International Trainers’ Academy of NLP. His clients include Astra Zeneca, BAE Systems, World Health Organisation (WHO), World Economic Forum (WEF) & Royal Brunei Shell. Tune in to hear more. To stay updated with all things Rule the World, visit https://weareopusmedia.com/podcasts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareopusmedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulfurlongopus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfurlongopus/
Aug 07, 201736:24
Live & Relive with Referral Marketing Expert Brennan Scanlon

Live & Relive with Referral Marketing Expert Brennan Scanlon

In this episode Paul is joined by Brennan Scanlon (@JBrennanScanlon), a Referral Marketing Expert, who provides keynotes, workshops, and training across the US for trade associations, chambers of commerce, small-medium sized companies as well as larger companies including, Nationwide Insurance, American Family Insurance, Cincinnati Bell, Edward Jones, and US Bank, just to name a few.

Brennan is the best selling author of Avoiding the Networking Disconnect: The Three R's to Reconnect and Asentiv Franchise Owner, Keynote Speaker & Trainer as well as an Executive Director for Business Network International. Tune in to hear more.

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Jul 07, 201732:09
Generating Empathy with Digital Strategist Bryan Adams
Jul 07, 201729:33
Living Story with Management Guru Dr David Boje
Jul 07, 201738:05
Communicating Effectively with Sales Genius Andy Bounds
Jun 16, 201731:42
Emotionally Charged Connection with BNI Founder Dr Ivan Misner
Jun 16, 201730:31
The Difference Between Story & Narrative with Screenwriting Lecturer Robert McKee
Jun 02, 201734:35