Audiobooks by Gabrielle Dolan

Stories for Work: The Essential Guide to Business Storytelling

Learn the science and master the art of telling a great story Stories for Work walks you through the science of storytelling, revealing the secrets behind great storytellers and showing you how to master the art of storytelling in business. Stories hold a unique place in our psyche, and the right story at the right time can be a game-changer in business; whether tragedy, triumph, tension, or transition, a good story can captivate the listener and help you achieve your goals. In this book, author Gabrielle Dolan draws from a decade of training business leaders in storytelling to show you what works, why it works, when it works best, and what never works. You'll learn how to create your own stories and develop an instinct for sharing when the time is right. In-depth case studies feature real-world people in real-world businesses, showing how storytelling has changed the way they work, motivate, and lead-providing clear examples of the power of this enormously effective skill. Storytelling gives you an edge. Whether you're after a promotion, a difficult client, a big sale, or leading through transition, a great story can help you smooth the road and seal the deal. This book is your personal coach for masterful storytelling, with expert guidance and lessons learned from real-world business leaders.

Gabrielle Dolan (Author), Brigid Lohrey (Narrator)

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Magnetic Stories: Connect with Customers and Engage Employees with Brand Storytelling

Take control of your brand and your stories for greater success Your brand is the stories people share about you when you're not in the room, and it's these brand stories that determine if people buy from you, employ you, work for you or invest in you. When the stakes are that high, wouldn't you want to take control of it? In Magnetic Stories, business storytelling expert Gabrielle Dolan reveals how you too can create and share stories that stick. Learn how to: define and distinguish your brand stand out from the competition implement brand storytelling effectively strengthen your presence online by sharing magnetic stories make your employees and customers your greatest advocates. In a world of inauthentic brands, Magnetic Stories is a must-read for anyone who wants their brand to be relatable, believable and to create long-term brand loyalty.

Gabrielle Dolan (Author), Katherine Littrell (Narrator)

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Real Communication: How to Be You and Lead True

What's happened to real? In a world of jargon, acronyms and distrust, does authenticity in leadership mean anything anymore? The answer is a resounding YES. As the expectations of customers and employees evolve at a breakneck pace, businesses and organisations are starving for real communication and authentic leadership. But there's a lot of baggage and distrust to overcome. Real Communication shows you how decades of systematic deceit, jargon, alternative facts and a top-down culture of self-protection have nurtured cynicism in our organisations. With real-life case studies, pointers and guidelines, leadership consultant Gabrielle Dolan shows you how authenticity can earn trust with honest communication, and why it's well worth the effort. Great leadership demands commitment. Are you ready to get real? Learn how to: communicate more effectively improve employee engagement help your team cope with change lead significant organisational transformation manage the new generation of employees. When trust is broken, it is extremely hard to rebuild. Real Communication shows you how to do it, and the payoff is priceless.

Gabrielle Dolan (Author), Katherine Littrell (Narrator)

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Ignite: Real Leadership, Real Talk, Real Results

Learn the authentic leadership skills that drive today's workforce to excel. Ignite: Real Leadership, Real Talk, Real Results is an honest guide to achieving lasting business success by becoming a more authentic leader. Leaving behind the boring and mundane, this guide cuts to the chase with a frank and forthright style to provide insight that can radically transform your business. You'll learn how your communication style may be holding you back, and how a few simple changes can inspire your team, engage your customers, and remind you just how effective you can be. Storytelling is a powerful business tool, and this audiobook shows how to find your own stories and dig deep to learn what's driving your leadership and motivating your diverse workforce. You'll successfully navigate the uncertain terrain brought about by mixed generational expectations, evolving technology, and a rapidly shifting culture as you learn to respond and adapt to become a more effective leader. Communication is everything, and leaders are expected to be "on message" at all times. Today's workers want to know the "why" behind the "what", and this guide shows you how to tailor your message and your entire communication style to have the biggest impact. Cut through the "boring" and "bull" and be real Communicate with impact across all platforms Ignite your teams, your customers, and yourself Level up, step out, and discover what you stand for The rapid rise of technology and social media has resulted in "information fatigue", and most leaders respond by communicating in logic and data. This approach has little impact on the shifting workforce demographics, and each new generation brings higher expectations from their employers and leaders. Ignite shows you how to exceed those expectations and become the authentic leader that drives today's business success. **Contact Customer Service for Additional Material**

Gabrielle Dolan (Author), Karen Saltus (Narrator)

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