S1:Ep84 Storytelling Lessons from the TEDx Stage: Connecting Technology with Meaning

Digital Transformation & AI for Humans

In today’s episode, we dive into storytelling lessons from the TEDx stage — exploring how to connect technology with meaning — with my amazing Australian guest living in Stockholm, Sweden - Malcolm Larri.

Malcolm is the founder of Brave Personal Development, a TEDx Host and Conference Host, a Course Director at Berghs School of Communication and IHM Business School, and a sought-after Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant.

🔑 Key Discussion Points:

✔ Discover what makes a story truly unforgettable in 2025 and beyond

✔ Learn how to translate innovation into emotion and meaning that connect

✔ Uncover common storytelling mistakes even visionary leaders make

✔ Hear the TEDx moment that moved an entire audience and why it worked

✔ Explore how to turn facts and features into messages that move hearts

✔ See how storytelling helps AI and innovation leaders simplify complexity and inspire change

✔ Find the right balance between authenticity, vulnerability, and authority in leadership stories

✔ Get practical insights on how to land and deliver a TEDx talk that stands out

✔ Gain powerful advice on crafting stories that influence, inspire, and shape the AI-driven future.

💡 Whether you're a CEO, founder, people leader, or future-focused innovator, this episode will challenge you to reframe success and rediscover your humanity as your greatest leadership edge.
🔗 Connect with Malcolm on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmlarri/

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About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
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פרקים

1. Welcome And Episode Setup (00:00:00)

2. About Malcolm And Career Evolution (00:01:28)

3. TEDx Coaching And Behind-The-Scenes Prep (00:05:14)

4. What Makes A Talk Unforgettable (00:05:58)

5. Bridging Technology To Human Value (00:07:37)

6. Disruption, Jobs, And The Value Of Communication (00:10:30)

7. Leaders’ Storytelling Mistakes And Trust (00:14:44)

8. Ethos, Pathos, Logos In Action (00:19:15)

9. AI As Tool, Human As Final Editor (00:24:23)

10. Leading With Human Value In Tech (00:27:03)

11. Authenticity, Boundaries, And Authority (00:31:15)

12. Landing A TEDx: Passion, Focus, Fit (00:37:07)

13. Scope Your Idea: Narrow Then Expand (00:43:52)

14. Final Advice: Practice And Invest In Speaking (00:49:18)

15. Closing Reflections And Subscribe (00:52:39)