Tell Your Story and Build Equity Through Personal Narrative
AI is reshaping workplaces at an unprecedented rate, making communication skills a key differentiator for leaders and teams. The ability to craft and share a compelling story directly influences trust and opportunity in meetings, client pitches, and internal updates. Many professionals still avoid the spotlight, and Chapman University’s 2024 Survey of American Fears found that nearly one in three Americans (29%) fear public speaking. A clear personal narrative is now essential for professionals who want to stand out and connect in ways machines cannot.
How can professionals turn nervous energy into a clear story and a durable personal brand that leads to opportunity?
On Professional Quotient, host Jason Winningham chats with Neha Negandhi, public speaking coach, storyteller, and former global marketer. From a childhood move that made her an instant “other” to a career in global brand storytelling, Neha has spent a lifetime turning connection into a craft. This conversation examines how personal narrative can become a professional advantage and why the human voice remains a competitive edge in an era of automation.
The conversation covers:
- Building a personal brand before others write your story for you.
- Reading the room in real-time and rescuing a talk when attention wanes.
- Joy as a filter for time, clients, and commitments.
- Reclaiming identity after disruption, therapy included.
- Three practical upgrades for any talk: mindset shift, simple language, anchor with a story.
- Why your human voice is the competitive edge in an era of agents and automation.
Neha Negandhi is a TEDx speaker, public speaking coach, and the CEO of Storytellers Table, where she trains executives and entrepreneurs to speak with clarity and confidence. She brings over two decades of experience across journalism, radio hosting, and corporate marketing roles at Starbucks, T-Mobile, and Turner Broadcasting, blending storytelling with proven delivery techniques. Her work as a writer and interviewer of more than 100 leaders further informs her coaching, helping clients transform personal narratives into a memorable professional advantage.
If you’re leading teams, pitching ideas, or simply ready to be known for who you are, this episode will help you step forward—clearly and confidently.
Listen now and start shaping the story others remember.
