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Leaning Forward

Andrew Thorp

A series of interviews and tutorials on verbal communication - how to engage, connect and persuade through speaking. The show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man'. Andrew is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world.
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Speaking vs Texting - making the case for conversation to a room full of teenagers!December 03, 2023
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Reflections on TEDx Warrington 2023November 18, 2023
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5 words to help you use humour in conversationMay 31, 2023
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Honing your English - interview with Benjamin DudgeonApril 18, 2023
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If you want to tell good stories, talk about struggle!March 19, 2023
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The benefits of talking to strangersJanuary 01, 2023
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What we can learn from comedy and improv (interview with John Cooper)December 05, 2022
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The transformative power of singing - interview with Emma BaylinJuly 12, 2022
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Putting a TED talk under the microscope (Sugata Mitra)June 30, 2022
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Little and often conversations (the mortar in the wall)May 11, 2022
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Mining your organisation for stories (why big isn't better)March 10, 2022
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A 'before and after' exercise for one of your storiesFebruary 04, 2022
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The Public Speaking Doctor - interview with Steve ShamaJanuary 14, 2022
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Do justice to yourself in a job interview - with Chris DelaneyDecember 05, 2021
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Investing in company culture (interview with the MD of Howorth Air Technology)November 11, 2021
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Some lessons from the acting world (interview with Jackie Goddard)October 14, 2021
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Non-sales selling – review of Dan Pink’s book 'To Sell is Human'September 30, 2021
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How to design brain-friendly training that gets results (interview with Amy Avergun)September 09, 2021
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An introduction to the IN-CrowdAugust 19, 2021
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Lessons in leadership from a real-life 'Chief of Staff'August 04, 2021
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How to present data and keep people awakeJuly 19, 2021
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How to sell without selling (interview with Peter Beckenham)July 02, 2021
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The art of the anecdote (with help from Stephen Fry)June 22, 2021
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Transform your message with quality ingredientsJune 11, 2021
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A right-brained thinker in a left-brained worldMay 26, 2021
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