Speak & Stand Out: How Storytelling Empowers Working Moms to Be Heard & Confident
Ever felt like your voice gets drowned out—at work, at home, or even inside your own head?
Whether you’re speaking up in a Zoom meeting, presenting an idea to your team, or just trying to teach your kids a life lesson, communication can feel hard. Especially when you’re juggling all the mental, emotional, and logistical load of motherhood.
But what if the secret to being heard wasn’t about becoming more professional, polished, or perfect—but about becoming more you?
In this episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, I sat down with Dr. Danny Brassell, a wildly engaging speaker, author of 19 books, and storytelling expert known as the “Jim Carrey with a PhD,” to talk about how moms can tap into their voice, use storytelling with purpose, and connect with confidence—no stage required.
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💡 Key Takeaways:
1. You Don’t Need a Stage to Be a Speaker
Dr. Brassell reminds us that the boardroom, the dinner table, and even the school pickup line are all stages where your voice matters. You don’t have to wait for permission to use it.
2. The 5 Cs of Powerful Communication
Using his signature “5 Cs” method—Clarity, Connect, Content, Call-to-Action, and Close—Danny breaks down how to structure your thoughts so you get heard and remembered (even by a toddler!).
3. Your Failures Are the Gold
You don’t need to share polished successes. Instead, share the moments you messed up. The burnt dinner. The awkward presentation. That’s what makes you relatable—and powerful.
4. Moms Are Master Storytellers (Even If You Don’t Know It)
Whether you're reading The Three Little Pigs or explaining why bedtime matters, you're already using stories to shape lives. Own that. It’s leadership.
🧠 Favorite Quote:
"Stop talking about your successes. Start talking about your failures—because that’s where connection lives." – Dr. Danny Brassell
🔥 Try This Today:
Tell one story from your week that didn’t go perfectly—but taught you something.
Maybe it was funny. Maybe it was frustrating. Either way, share it with someone today—your partner, a coworker, your kid—and watch how they lean in.
🎁 Resources:
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