Photograph from Matthew Hurst
RODNEY’S CHALLENGE, CEO + Pastor
- “I’ve known Ira for nearly 20 years, when he helped me grow my first company. So, when I accepted an opportunity to be a wedding officiant for my long-time friend, my first thought was to call Ira.”
- “I need to be prepared. Super prepared. I knew I couldn’t write a story-based wedding speech on my own,” Rodney told Ira
The Chief Storyteller®’s Solution
- Ira helped Rodney craft a powerful message with a personalized theme narrative.
- Then Ira helped Rodney add his secret sauce, called enhancements — narrative enhancements and speaking enhancements
- Of course, they both practiced and practiced.
Results
- Dozens commented how much they loved how personal and meaningful Rodney’s speech was.
- A pastor, in attendance, complemented Rodney and said, “You must have done dozens of these.” He replied with a big smile, “This was my first.”
- Ira again, hit a home run.
- “He helped me not only with the wedding speech, he helped me gain the confidence to carry any size room,” said Rodney.
- Rodney now has the confidence to carry any size room.