“How do I get on a TEDx stage?” This is a question I get asked almost every day from my amazing community. It's a fair question given my background and experience, so I thought I would share the answer with everyone, so more of you can get started on your path to a...
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The Power of Podcasting for Thought Leadership: Amplify Your Influence and Reach
When working with aspiring thought leaders, we often hear they want to get onto big, world-changing stages. Some want to be on a TEDx stage, others want to be in front of their industry or market sector. However, when in the early stages of building and refining our...
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The Power of Storytelling with Andrea Sampson
Once upon a time… Ever wanted to speak in public as if you were on a TED Talk? Andrea Sampson is former strategist and consultant, she has spent over 25 years working in marketing and advertising, presenting and developing strategies for fortune 100 companies. Andrea...
Humans on Demand with Dr. Drew Taylor | Sense Making Conversations
This conversation was recorded live. In this Sense Making Conversation, our host, Andrea Sampson, CEO of Talk Boutique, converses with Dr. Drew Taylor. When the movie...
Why is Energy a Product and Not a Right? with Arash Aazami | Sense Making Conversations
This conversation was recorded live. In this Sense Making Conversation, our host, Andrea Sampson, CEO of Talk Boutique, converses with Arash Aazami. The energy...
Collectivism vs Individualism: Listening and Learning from Indigenous Wisdom with Tim Coldwell | SMC
Canada is a country that is mostly populated by immigrants. Settlers arrived on this land generations ago and made choices that irreparably impacted the sovereignty of...

Thought Leadership and Storytelling
In this episode with Andrea Sampson, an Executive Speaker’s Coach and Communication Expert, we talk about storytelling, thought leadership, the importance of being understood, the use of voice, and how to end your talk or presentation boldly.
The Uneven Distribution of the Future with Evan B. Carr | Sense Making Conversations
This conversation was recorded live. In this Sense Making Conversation, our host, Andrea Sampson, CEO of Talk Boutique, converses with Evan B. Carr. Evan and I...