Episode 103. The Power Stories All Business Owners (and Leaders) Need To Tell, with Valerie Khoo

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Valerie Khoo - keynote speaker, author, visual artist & CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre – is my guest today. As a woman who wears many hats and ‘falls’ down many rabbit holes of curiosity, Valerie has some striking perspectives on the power of speaking, storytelling and authenticity. We talked about: the similarities in the creative processes of writing and painting, the stories all business owners and leaders need to be able to tell, the mistakes people make when telling stories the life-changing speaking tip Valerie received from her speaking coach the number one investment you should make if you want to increase your influence and authority how to build your profile as a multi-talented, multi-passionate personality why rabbit holes SHOULD be followed, and not ignored To see Valerie’s art of large scale flowers, captured in their vibrant full bloom, visit valeriekhoo.com. To buy the audible version of Power Stories: The 8 Stories you Must Tell To Build an Epic Business, visit https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Power-Stories-Audiobook/1663702136 To learn more about the Australian Writer’s Centre visit https://www.writerscentre.com.au/