Inside the work of great speakers
On Why They Resonate, speakers, authors, experts, and entrepreneurs develop their ideas in real-time, so you can see what it really takes to resonate.
Join professional speaker and public speaking advisor Jay Acunzo as you get closer to the process of how greater communicators actually craft their materials.
You'll hear how new ideas take shape, speeches become great, and stories evolve from meh to memorable. The show is part celebration, part workshop, and you'll walk away ready to compete on the influence of your ideas, not the volume of your marketing.
With past guests like: Seth Godin (marketing legend with 22 bestselling business books), Ann Handley (WSJ bestselling author of Everybody Writes), Chase Jarvis (one of the most influential advocates for creativity in work and life), Laura Gassner Otting (2x WSJ bestseller; ABC contributor on work and career), Andrew Davis (globally touring keynote speaker), Rand Fishkin (CEO of SparkToro), and bestselling author Simone Stolzoff, who worked out a draft of his entire TED Talk!
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Kind Words about the Show
“what business storytellers have been waiting for.”
“In a world of hacks and shortcuts, Jay gives you the signal without the noise. What I love about the format is that you’re guaranteed both a good story and actionable takeaways in each episode.”
—Simone Stolzoff, author, The Good Enough Job + freelance reporter, The Atlantic, The New York Times, WIRED
“completely changed my creative process.”
“Jay has also restored much of my faith that people DO make things for the right reasons and CAN succeed in a saturated digital world while doing so.”
—Dr. Jade Wu, psychologist and researcher, Duke University + author, Hello Sleep
“No better teacher of storytelling.”
“There is no better teacher of storytelling than Jay Acunzo. Every podcast he’s made is gold and this may be his most special yet.”
—Jay Clouse, founder of Creator Science + content entrepreneur of the year, 2023 (The Tilt)
“The show we need as we sort through A.i. pollution”
“This is the show we need right now as we sort through all the AI-generated pollution in the content ecosystem. Another amazing Jay Acunzo production.”
—Joe Lazer, author, The Storytelling Edge + contributor, Fast Company
Meet Your Host, Jay Acunzo
Jay Acunzo is a public speaking and storytelling advisor trusted by bestselling authors, TED speakers, seven-figure coaches, and brands like Disney, Mailchimp, and Salesforce.
Before starting his advisory firm, Jay was a digital media strategist at Google and head of content for 3 organizations, including HubSpot. He’s directed documentaries, hosted podcasts, and created award-winning content for innovative startups and Fortune 500 brands.
Today, Jay teaches business leaders how to communicate with greater clarity, influence, and resonance.
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