Storytellers often face a paradox: to connect deeper externally, you have to turn deeper internally. You have to know yourself and get more honest with how you think and feel than others might be comfortable doing themselves. That often means we have to stop caring what people think of us quite as much. In this episode, we meet Brook Cupps and Ryan…

How do we compress our lifetime into their runtime? When we’re asked to explain our backgrounds and bios, we need a structure, some practice, and a few anecdotes at the ready. Because our story has to pull triple-duty: clarify who we are, build credibility, and teach whatever it is we’re there to teach. In this episode, author, PR agency founder, a…

While everyone scrambles to learn the new trends and act like a futurist, it’s the folks who understand what parts of this work are timeless – because they’re based on human nature – that are most powerful of all. Storytelling is one such thing. It’s been a constant throughout the history of humanity. Why? Because although the world changes in many…

How do we craft a metaphor that works? More importantly, perhaps, how do we ensure the metaphors we use pivot to the audience to teach them something in their lives or work, without them getting lost? Do we overtly explain the lesson? Imply it? Some combination? It’s a delicate dance, and few do it like Tucker Bryant. Tucker isn't just a keynote sp…

The hardest question to answer when we show up publicly might be the simplest question we receive: “Tell me about yourself.” Who are you? How’d you get here? What’s your story? We then face a choice: we can make the story about us, or we can make it about the thing we’re there to say. We can make our own stories about the audiences we wish to serve…

When so many people are excited to create a higher volume of content, shouldn’t we think more about what gives our work greater power? That’s what our guest today understands better than most, and she draws that power from everyday moments she hunts out, like a squirrel finding nuts in the yard. Meet Ann Handley—she’s a best-selling author, a pione…

Our guest for this episode is rarely online. But when she is, she’s telling small stories with big meaning. Meet Michelle Warner—she’s a business strategist and consultant who architects business models and marketing strategies for clients who sell high-priced services. She also hosts the podcast Sequence Over Strategy—an idea that represents her e…

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Senior Class of 2024: Will Trapp ’24 Turner Royal ’24 Austin Stockton ’24 Cody Bevelhimer ’24 Episode 225 – Original Speech Date: April 25, 2024โดย Wabash College

I know a ton of storytellers and creators and entrepreneurs, but I know exactly zero other people who have learned how to do what they do from both legendary news broadcasters and Kermit the Frog. Meet Andrew Davis. He is a powerhouse business speaker who’s given speeches in 35 different countries, at more than 50 events every year. He speaks to au…

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Freshmen Class of 2027: Jordan Olarewaju ’27 Zach Geleott ’27 Kyle Foster ’27 Episode 224 – Original Speech Date: April 18, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Bill Cook ’66, with his talk titled: “Four Is Not Enough: Two Additions to the Wabash Mission Statement” Episode 223 – Original Speech Date: April 11, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Intelligence Officer of the Marine Corps, Captain Carter Adams ’15, with his talk titled: “Leading Effectively” Episode 222 – Original Speech Date: April 4, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is 17th President of Wabash College, Dr. Scott Feller, with his talk titled: “Rivals” Episode 221 – Original Speech Date: March 28, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of the Counseling Center at Wabash, Jamie Douglas, with her talk titled: “Men’s Mental Health Matters” Episode 220 – Original Speech Date: March 21, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of Strategic Communications and President’s Chief of Staff, Jim Amidon, Wabash class of 1987, with his talk titled: “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” Episode 219 – Original Speech Date: March 14, 2024โดย Wabash College

Welcome to How Stories Happen, a show for business storytellers focused on standing out easier and resonating deeper through substance and stories, not hollow stunts. Each episode, an expert, entrepreneur, or world-class communicator breaks apart a single story piece by piece, sharing how they developed it and how they're using it to grow their bra…

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Professor of History and Department Chair, Dr. Rick Warner, honorary Wabash alumnus class of 2013, with his talk titled: “Wabash in War and Peace” Episode 218 – Original Speech Date: February 29, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Professor of German and division chair, Dr. Brian Tucker, Wabash class of 1998, with his talk titled: “Of Boys’ Schools and Men’s Colleges: Some Thoughts on Wabash’s Mission in the 21st Century” Episode 217 – Original Speech Date: February 22, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is First Amendment lawyer Josh Bleisch, Wabash class of 2016, with his talk titled: “Honoring the Gentleman’s Rule in Today’s Dialogue” Episode 216 – Original Speech Date: February 15, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies Bradley Harrington ’24, Declan Chhay-Vickers ’26, Vaughn Dieter Taylor ’25, and Jordan Thomas ’24, with their talk titled: “What Does the MXI Mean to You?” Episode 215 – Original Speech Date: February 8, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is former captain of the Little Giant Football Team, Artie Equihua, Wabash class of 2020, with his talk titled: “Creating Your Ideal Self” Episode 214 – Original Speech Date: February 1, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is President of Flight Operations and Safety at UPS, Captain Houston Mills, Wabash class of 1985, with his talk titled: “No One Breaks the Sound Barrier Alone – A Road Map to Success and Significance” Episode 213 – Original Speech Date: January 25, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Professor of History and Department Chair, Dr. Rick Warner, honorary Wabash alumnus class of 2013, with his talk titled: “WAF Today” Episode 212 – Original Speech Date: January 18, 2024โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is dining room executive chef Jason Anderson, with his talk titled: “A Call to Serve” Episode 211 – Original Speech Date: December 7, 2023โดย Wabash College

This week’s episode features a 2012 speech by Associate Professor of Religion, Dr. David Blix ’70, with his talk titled: “To Dig and To Love Your Home” Episode 210 – Original Speech Date: August 30, 2012โดย Wabash College

This week’s episode features a 2012 speech by Past President of the National Association of Wabash Men, Kip Chase ’03, with his talk titled: “These Are Days to Remember” Episode 209 – Original Speech Date: November 29, 2012โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Brett Driscoll, Wabash class of 2024, with his talk titled: “The Torch We Carry” Episode 208 – Original Speech Date: November 16, 2023โดย Wabash College

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Little Giant Football Team Cooper Sullivan '24, Steven Thomas '24, Joe Mullin '24, and Liam Thompson ’24, followed up by Head Coach Don Morel, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 207 – Original Speech Date: November 9, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Charles Hintz, Wabash class of 2013, with his talk titled: “Five Lessons to Consider” Episode 206 – Original Speech Date: November 2, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Ethan Hollander, with his talk titled: “Is Democracy Broken?” Episode 205 – Original Speech Date: October 26, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the student LGBTQ+ group ‘shOUT, Liam Grennon ’24 and Sean Bledsoe ’26, with their talk titled: “‘shOUT, ‘shOUT, Let It All Out!” Episode 204 – Original Speech Date: October 19, 2023โดย Wabash College

This week’s episode features a 2008 speech by Professor of History Emeritus, Dr. Stephen Morillo, honorary class of 1991, with his talk titled: “The Virtues of Procrastination” Episode 203 – Original Speech Date: September 25, 2008โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is the 16th President of Wabash College, Dr. Gregory D. Hess, with his talk titled: “And Loud and Long Shall Echo the Song” Episode 202 – Original Speech Date: October 5, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are officers of the student Hispanic/Latino group La Alianza, President Jacob Ramirez ’25, Past President Jonathan Gonzalez ’24, and alumnus Alejandro Maya ’13. Episode 201 – Original Speech Date: September 28, 2023โดย Wabash College

This week’s episode features a 2007 speech by the former Dean of Students Michael Raters, Wabash class of 1985, with his talk titled: “The Perils, Realities, and Responsibilities of Painting with the Same Brush” Episode 200 – Original Speech Date: September 20, 2007โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Sleep Health Expert Dr. Chris Winter, with his talk titled: “The Importance of Sleep” Episode 199 – Original Speech Date: September 14, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Suicide Prevention Advocate Leslie Weirich, with her talk titled: “One Second of Hope” Episode 198 – Original Speech Date: September 7, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Director of Annual Giving, Hugh Vandivier ’91, with his talk titled: “Stop, Start, Continue” Episode 197 – Original Speech Date: August 31, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Student Body Vice-President and President, Luis Rivera ’25 and Cole Bergman ’24, with their talk titled: “The Wabash Community” Episode 196 – Original Speech Date: August 24, 2023โดย Wabash College

This season’s final episode features a 2009 speech by Senior Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students, Sherry Ross, with her talk titled: “A View from My Small Window in Center Hall” Episode 195 – Original Speech Date: December 3, 2009โดย Wabash College

This week features members of the Seniors Class of 2023: Ethan Stonis ’23 Jack Heldt ’23 Cooper Smith ’23 Mason Allen ’23 Episode 194 – Original Speech Date: April 27, 2023โดย Wabash College

This week features members of the Freshmen Class of 2026: Brandon Hammer ’26 Ryan Frazier ’26 TJ Alexander ’26 James Wallace ’26 Jorge Noriega ’26 Myles Bernat ’26 Episode 193 – Original Speech Date: April 20, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is fundraiser and non-profit advisor Ted Grossnickle, Wabash class of 1973, with his talk titled: “Reimagining Generosity in America” Episode 192 – Original Speech Date: April 13, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is managing director at the Peakstone Group in Chicago, Michael Dockendorf, Wabash class of 1972, with his talk titled: “Play as Long as You Can Get Away With It” Episode 191 – Original Speech Date: April 6, 2023โดย Wabash College

This week’s episode features a 2014 speech by Director of Strategic Communications and President’s Chief of Staff, Jim Amidon ’87, with his talk titled: “This Place” Episode 190 – Original Speech Date: April 10, 2014โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is current Vice-President of the National Association of Wabash Men, Jim Hawksworth, Wabash class of 1995, with his talk titled: “Care, Dare, Share: The Actions of Success” Episode 189 – Original Speech Date: March 30, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Past NAWM President and Chief Counsel for the FAA, Marc Nichols, Wabash class of 1992, with his talk titled: “How Does It End?” Episode 188 – Original Speech Date: March 23, 2023โดย Wabash College

This week’s episode features a 2015 speech by visiting assistant professor of Biology, Dr. Anne Bost, with her talk titled: “80,000 Hours and One Moment” Episode 187 – Original Speech Date: March 19, 2015โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Trustee and Former Chief Tax Executive at Eli Lilly and Company David Lewis, Wabash class of 1981, with his talk titled: “Near Misses, A Few Wins, Reflections” Episode 186 – Original Speech Date: March 2, 2023โดย Wabash College

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of Culver Academies Summer Camps Andrew Dorrel, Wabash class of 1994, with his talk titled: “Lines” Episode 185 – Original Speech Date: February 23, 2023โดย Wabash College