The Word Café Podcast with Amax

S1 Ep. 90 Corporate Podcast with Graham Brown

Graham Brown · August 31, 2022

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Interview with Graham Brown

S1 Ep. 90 Corporate Podcast with Graham Brown

Podcast: The Word Café Podcast with Amax

August 31, 2022

The field of podcasting can be defined in so many ways by its consumers, be that as it may, the very focus of podcasting is to provide information to the listener in an atmosphere of entertainment so that the listener can get the best to help with making informed decisions. One…

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Key topicsHow Leaders Can Use Podcast Guesting to Build Trust FastMany CEOs and founders struggle to quickly establish credibility and trust with new audiences without lengthy campaigns or costly advertising. They seek efficient, authentic ways to connect and be seen as thought leaders. Graham Brown’s Podcast Guesting Pro specializes in securing multiple aligned podcast bookings in a short timeframe, focusing on authentic storytelling rather than self-promotion. His system draws from years of booking diverse leaders and designing guest narratives that resonate deeply, rapidly accelerating audience trust and familiarity. Listeners will walk away with concrete tactics for selecting the right podcasts, shaping compelling guest stories, and pacing appearances to build genuine connections quickly. Graham’s approach empowers leaders to leverage guest spots as strategic trust-building milestones. Why Podcasting Challenges Executive Comfort ZonesMany corporate leaders feel uneasy stepping into the podcast spotlight; they often expect formal presentations and rehearsed speeches but find the conversational nature of podcasts disarming. This discomfort leads to communication that feels scripted and distant, limiting authentic connection with their audience. Drawing on over 15 years of experience bridging formal communications with podcasting's informal style, Graham Brown has guided executives through this shift. His work with top CEOs reshapes their approach to storytelling, encouraging spontaneity and genuine dialogue. His frameworks integrate cognitive psychology insights to help leaders become more relatable without sacrificing authority. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how stepping outside typical business communication norms on podcasts enhances approachability and trust. Graham reveals practical techniques for leaders to embrace vulnerability and natural conversation, transforming their public presence and improving audience engagement. The Power of Business Storytelling in the Digital AgeGraham Brown can discuss the transformative impact of storytelling on brand building, emphasizing the need for authenticity and relatability in a world dominated by digital noise. Drawing from his extensive experience, he can share insights on how compelling narratives create lasting connections with audiences and customers. View all topics →

About Graham Brown

Graham Brown, podcast guest

Author and Podcast Guesting Specialist for Corporate Leaders

3,000+ Podcast host & guest appearances16 books Published author250+ clients Served across 60 countriesUniversity of Sussex AI & Cognitive Psychology graduate

Graham Brown is an author and founder of Podcast Guesting Pro who helps corporate leaders, founders, and storytellers get booked on aligned podcasts and build thought leadership.

He began his career studying youth mobile behaviour and founded mobileYouth in 2001 to understand youth marketing and mobile culture; that early work serving clients such as Nokia, Vodafone, MTV, and Disney shaped his focus on audience insight.

Over time he moved from youth research into audio after seeing business leaders struggle to communicate authentically at scale, which led him to found a full-service corporate podcast agency and develop programs to train hosts and producers.

His route into podcasting combines formal study in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Psychology at the University of Sussex and Entrepreneurship training at Harvard Business School Online with decades of client-facing agency work.

He helps corporate leaders, startup founders, and storytellers find their voice. He leads Pikkal & Co, an award-winning corporate podcast agency, and runs Podcast Guesting Pro.

He previously hosted Asia Tech Podcast and previously grew mobileYouth to over 250 clients in 60 countries; his agencies operate from Singapore with partner studios across Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Ireland, Sweden, the UAE, the UK, and the USA.

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About this episode

The field of podcasting can be defined in so many ways by its consumers, be that as it may, the very focus of podcasting is to provide information to the listener in an atmosphere of entertainment so that the listener can get the best to help with making informed decisions.

One way to attract listeners and retain them is to choose the delivery style of your message, and one such way is the storytelling format. One thing storytelling does to its listeners is making them part of the story by painting a picture in their minds using words and nuances that appeals to their sensibilities and vulnerabilities, this evokes an emotion of belonging in them, and they ultimately see themselves within the podcast.

This expression is not limited to individuals now; it also has a mass appeal to Corporate Organizations because people behind the walls of Corporations lie, and these people yearn for connections to bring about the best within the Organizations.

A good number of Organizations today are harnessing the potential in podcasting, leveraging its coverage, people-to-people connections, and the B2B marketing opportunities.

I am excited to talk about this withGraham Brownon this episode of the show.

Graham Brown is An Award Winning Corporate podcast and Podcast Guesting Specialist to teach and discuss practical ways your organization can get positioned as customers'/clients' favorite.

Graham Brown, the founder of Founder CEO Pikkal & Co-creating award winning podcasts for brands

- 15 years helping corporates, startup founders, and storytellers find their voice

- Public speaker, published author, investor

- Podcast Guesting Pro - get booked on 24 podcasts in the next six months

- Founder of The Podcast Accelerator - the global mastermind of podcast hosts & producers

- Podcast show host @ Podcast Maps

- Author Podcasting for Brands

- Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Psychology (Sussex University)

- Entrepreneurship (Harvard Business School HBX)

- Ironman triathlete

Key takeaways from the conversation:

1. Podcasts are one of the most influential business development channels for high ticket / conceptual sales

2. Podcasts are a powerful and underestimated channel for recruitment, hiring, and retention

3. When people want to know about you or your organization, they won't spend hours on your website; they'll listen to your podcast

4. Podcasts are one of the most influential business development channels for high ticket / conceptual sales

5. Podcasts are a powerful and underestimated channel for recruitment, hiring, and retention

6. When people want to know about you or your organization, they won't spend hours on your website; they'll listen to your podcast

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