Season 1 of Sully and Stew ended last year, but I wanted to sneak one last episode in – with Jose Raz Guzman. Jose is the one who kick-started my book, and in these 23 minutes we talk about the exercises he did that changed his life. English is not his native language and he gets very honest about his struggles with his inner critic. So make a cuppa, sit back (or plug in your earphones and get running) and enjoy!

'Ronke is a force of nature: sparky, deeply caring, a laugh that lights up a room and a discernment that pierces through all the mess. She is also founder and director of iVerbalize – empowering women of all cultures to find their voice and release it. And for the men out there asking, ‘What about me?’ She coaches you too. But she has a fire for women that is a wonder to behold. She is a juggernaut, a warrior, a champion of the underdog and also an Associate for Amplify. In this podcast we talk about the key ingredients of leadership and communication, the nitty gritty of how to actually make it happen, her fear of dogs (poor Sully) and the pitfalls of LinkedIn... Enjoy!

Mark wakes up and disrupts the universe before he has even switched on his computer! He is New Business Director for Co:cubed, but it wasn't always that way. Just before Covid he was at a career low – pitting himself against spotty teenagers while meeting media moguls in secret on rainy London bridges – all because he knew failure was not a destination. In this episode Mark opens up to me about his journey, the pain of failure, the power of story and how we should never, ever stop telling stories – especially when the going gets tough.

Do you ever wake up with an idea that you think can change the world? This podcast is for you. Ben Mumby-Croft is the director of entrepreneurship for Imperial College London – one of the best universities in the world. I've known Ben for over a decade and he has seen thousands upon thousands of pitches! He gets very clever students knocking on his door with ideas, and his job is to help these ideas become businesses – like Planera, the world’s first flushable sanitary pads! But if you can’t tell the story you can’t grow the business. In this episode Ben and I talk about what you need to tell the story. If you are a founder or want to start a business, this is for you. As always – there are three super practical tips to get your idea into the hearts and minds of the world.

Gemma has been a TV presenter for 19 years, and during lockdown she joined us as Head of Training. She coaches me to be the best I can be for my clients and I’ve always wanted her on my podcast series. She is wise, funny, deeply practical – and has some pretty cool stories about all she has done and seen. For anyone who wants to know how to tell stories better, grab a cuppa and listen in!   Gemma has spent thousands of hours presenting live television and has hosted numerous festivals with more than 25,000 attendees. She is simply phenomenal at presenting. In 2017 she was nominated as Best Presenter in the BAFTA Children's Awards. She has worked for ITV and Channel 5 but if you have kids she is most recognised for her role on CBBC in ‘Swashbuckle’. During lockdown she joined us as Head of Training and now she coaches me to be the best I can be for my clients. I’ve always wanted her on my podcast series because what you see is what you get with Gemma: real, authentic, warm, charismatic... She is wise, funny, deeply practical, and has some pretty cool stories about all she has done and seen – including helping Sir David Attenborough with his lines. For anyone who wants to know how to tell stories better, grab a cuppa and listen in!

I met Dan at Arsenal Football Club when he was pitching for his company to get involved with the fans. Dan loves all things Arsenal and is a deeply energetic man. On a bad day, he’s too energetic. On this podcast we talk about how to overcome nerves, overcome your inner narratives and how to thrive as a storyteller in any situation. It is raw, real and beautiful.

I have known Audrey for years, and when I coached her back in 2019 it was a profound experience for both of us. Storytelling embodies everything to do with who you are and on this occasion we went deep into race and heritage. This might be one of the most moving conversations I have ever had, even though it’s also deeply practical. Buckle up, and let's look at how race, culture, posture and breathing really do have a part to play in the stories we tell.

I first met Tim when he was raising £300,000 for his cyber security company. To date he has raised over $120,000,000 – and Tessian is worth over $500,000,000! How did he do it and are there any lessons we can take from it?   Listen to his story with deeply practical tips, and go forth and raise your own millions. And if you haven’t got millions to raise, there is always a story you need to tell, an audience you need to influence. Learn how to do it here.

Anneka was named young British Businesswoman of the year in 2021. She is a fire cracker and also is very good at finishing my sentences! I coached her when she was raising money for her company Recognised as it was getting off the ground. I asked her to come and podcast with me to talk about that pitch walk in Chorleywood we went on, and the conversation expanded. We talked about everything – from listening, to imposter syndrome, to being the only woman in a room full of white men, to the power of storytelling to literally save lives. Get ready – this will blow your mind!   Discover Recognised: https://recognisedstore.com/

I met Diane years ago when she was running the Microsoft Startup Accelerator. She is brilliant at drawing the story out of people – I call her $10,000 a line. She is THAT good. On this episode we talk about why storytelling matters, why people struggle, and how to overcome those struggles! Watch out for the handbrake turn... Amy Cuddy's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are Follow Diane: https://twitter.com/diane_perlman https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-perlman-2b56061/ Follow Stew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartjbewley/  Discover Amplify: https://amplify.me.uk/

I have been coaching people for over a decade to tell stories – from Microsoft and Google to startups and teenagers. Now it’s time to bring that to you. In every episode I will interview someone who I have coached or worked with and we talk all things storytelling. My dog Sully joins us and sometimes makes his own contributions! It’s going to be super practical: after every episode you can take away three things you need to do to get better at storytelling. Enjoy!