Why Sharing Your Story Isn’t Narcissistic Or Egotistical;
Does sharing your story make you feel self centered?
Does sharing your story make you feel uncomfortable?
Does sharing your story make you look selfish in the eyes of your ideal client?
The truth is, there’s a difference between being the main character of your story and the hero of your story.
As Yahya Bakkar once shared, “Your story should be designed to give your audience significance vs give you significance.”
In this episode we dig deep into how you can share your story in a way that makes your ideal clients feel seen, heard and understood.
This one is short, sharp and sweet yet packed with value - get your notepad and pen at the ready!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- [00:30] - The classic worry of looking egotistical when sharing your story
- [01:13] - How to share your story in a way that serves your audience
- [01:24] - Being the main character of your story vs. being the hero of your story
- [01:41] - 3 key things to think about for sharing a customer centric personal story
- [01:52] - Number 1
- [02:24] - Number 2
- [04:14] - Number 3
- [04:47] - Remembering your goal of shifting your prospect’s perspective (for good)
- [05:13] - How to make your story relevant to the people you want to impact.
- [06:16] - Closing thoughts
VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:
- How to help your audience feel seen through your struggles and desires.
- How your favourite movies inspire you to take action.
- How to share stories that evoke a specific emotion so your audience take action on your message.
3 WAYS TO SHARE YOUR STORY WITHOUT BEING NARCISSISTIC OR EGOTISTICAL:
- Aim to make your audience feel significant instead of making yourself feel significant.
- Your audience should see themselves in your struggles.
- Evoke enough emotion through your story so your prospect shifts their perspective and takes action on solving their BIG problem.
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- [06:43] - “Being the main character of your story is different from being the hero of your story.” - Ravi Rajani
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Ravi Rajani’s Podcast: https://www.theravirajani.com/podcast
Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravirajani/