Narativ Leadership Story Talks
Leadership Story Talks is a podcast hosted by Jerome Deroy, CEO of Narativ, and Julienne Ryan, business author, communication and HR specialist, and frequent Narativ training contributor.In each episode, Jerome and Jules discuss the practices that engage, motivate, develop, retain, and attract people to businesses, whether these are your customers or your employees. Their principles and tools are based on real world stories that leverage listening and storytelling to become a better leader and management professional.
Episodes
139 episodes
Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss Life Balance
In this debrief episode, Julienne and Jerome reflect on the thought-provoking conversation from Episode 133 with Carlo Odicino, who challenges the commonly accepted notion of "work-life balance." Carlo rejects the idea that work should be viewe...
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Leadership Story Talks | Flexible Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan welcome Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group and author of Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with C...
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Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss AI & Human Connection
In this debrief episode, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy reflect on their conversation with Jennifer Langton, former NFL executive and champion of player safety, innovation, and ethical tech. They discuss how Jennifer’s unique leadership s...
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Leadership Story Talks | The 5% Rule of Leadership with Anil Singhal
Hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy sit down with Anil Singhal, CEO and Co-founder of NETSCOUT and author of The 5% Rule of Leadership. With 40 years at the helm of a company that has grown from a startup to a bil...
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Leadership Story Talks | SPECIAL EPISODE: Navigating Uncertainty and Finding Connection
In this special episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy step back from their usual format to address something that’s on many people’s minds—uncertainty. With rapid change, economic anxiety...
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Leadership Story Talks | Reflections on Jeanne Martinet’s Approach to Mingling with Intention
In this debrief episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy reflect on their insightful conversation with Jeanne Martinet, author of The Art of Mingling and Mingling with th...
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Leadership Story Talks | Avoiding Burnout and Leading with Purpose with Carlo Odicino
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy welcome Carlo Odicino, CEO and founder of One Team Partners. With over 24 years of experience scaling businesses—from Fort...
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Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss Navigating Vulnerability in Storytelling
In this debrief episode, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy reflect on their conversation with Lisa Hope Telstra and explore the art of navigating vulnerability in storytelling. They discuss the power of acknowledging emotions in real-time an...
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Leadership Story Talks | Innovation and Human Connection with Jennifer Langton
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy welcome Jennifer Langton, a dynamic business advisor, speaker, and former senior leader at the NFL and Atari. With a career spann...
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Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss Listening to Who People Are
In this debrief episode, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy reflect on their conversation with Sona Sherratt (featured in Episode 125) and dive into the critical role storytelling plays in fostering belonging in the workplace. They explore ho...
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Leadership Story Talks | The Art of Mingling & Navigating Social Landmines with Jeanne Martinet
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy welcome Jeanne Martinet, bestselling author of The Art of Mingling and Mingling with the Enemy. Jeanne is a master of social dynamics, sharing ins...
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Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss the Power of Feedback
In this debrief episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy reflect on their conversation with Sascha Schick, a former corporate executive turned startup leader. Sascha’s journey from a ...
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Leadership Story Talks | Emotional Intelligence and Vulnerability in Storytelling with Lisa Hope Tilstra
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy welcome the insightful and inspiring Lisa Hope Tilstra, coach, facilitator, podcast host, and global expert on emotional intelligence. Lisa shares her...
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Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss Selling With Stories
In this debrief episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy reflect on their engaging conversation with Alex Smith, a dynamic thought leader on sales and persuasion. Alex's perspective, rooted in Dan Pink's ...
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Leadership Story Talks | Exploring the Bias in Cultural Norms with Sona Sherratt
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy welcome back Sona Sherratt, a distinguished faculty member at Ashridge and a doctoral candidate at the ...
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Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss the "I Am" Poem
In this debrief episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy reflect on their inspiring conversation with Pearl Alexander, a longtime leader at Georgia Tech. Pearl’s innovative use of the “I Am” poem and her ...
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Leadership Story Talks | Entrepreneurship in the Time of Covid
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy welcome Sascha Schick, a seasoned entrepreneur, business informatics specialist, and family man who has successfully transitioned from a global corporate l...
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Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss Unpacking Boxes
In this special episode of Leadership Story Talks, co-hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan explore the metaphorical and literal significance of boxes in a conversation titled "Unpacking Boxes." Inspired by Julienne’s long-standi...
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Leadership Story Talks | Sell By Being Human with Alex Smith
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy welcome Alex Smith, a seasoned sales professional, podcast host, and advocate for human-centered connection in business. With over 18 years of experience in sales, ...
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Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss Jargon
In this short debrief episode, co-hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan reflect on their recent interview with Nadine Keller, exploring the powerful idea of how jargon can hinder connection and trust. They discuss the ways storytelling can bridg...
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12:36
Leadership Story Talks | Inspiring Change with Pearl Alexander, JD
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy welcome the inspiring Pearl Alexander, JD, a transformational leader in organizational culture and higher education. Pearl shares her remarkable journey fr...
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Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss The Influence of Assumptions
In this short debrief episode, co-hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan reflect on a key moment from their interview with Kory Kogon of FranklinCovey, discussing the lasting impact of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. They delve ...
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12:53
Leadership Story Talks | Empowering Female Entrepreneurs with Nadine Keller
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy sit down with Nadine Keller, founder and CEO of Precision Sales Coaching and Training. With over 18 years of e...
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Leadership Story Talks | The Impact of Storytelling
RECORDED 11.11.2024In this special episode of *Leadership Story Talks*, hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan explore the power of connection in uncertain times. Reflecting on recent events, they discuss how storytelling can be a bridge ...
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Leadership Story Talks | Jerome & Julienne Discuss Difficult Conversations
In this episode of Julienne and Jerome debrief a previous conversation with Jennifer Gardner. Discussing the impact and techniques of storytelling in professional settings, They connect storytelling to leadership, particularly in delivering dif...
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