The Power of Story, Leadership, and Legacy — with Dr Danny Brassell - Full Episode
05/02/25 • 64 min
Welcome to Life & Leadership Connected—a podcast about living and leading with purpose, clarity, and impact.
Today’s episode is one I truly enjoyed recording. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Danny Brassell, an internationally recognized speaker, author, trainer, and storytelling expert.
Danny has spent decades helping people—from classrooms to corporate stages—rediscover the joy of learning, the power of story, and the importance of authentic leadership.
In our conversation, Danny shares his personal journey from journalism to teaching to becoming a globally sought-after speaker. We explore why storytelling is more powerful than statistics, how to lead with humor and heart, and how routines and self-discipline form the foundation of lasting influence.
We also talk about legacy—what it really means to serve others, and why your failures, not just your successes, are the keys to building connection and trust.
Whether you’re a young professional finding your voice, or a leader trying to grow in influence and impact, this episode will give you practical wisdom and fresh inspiration.
So grab a notebook—or just lean in—and enjoy this rich and joyful conversation with Dr. Danny Brassell.
To learn more from Dr. Danny Brassell, connect with him on social media:
🔗 Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram
🎁 Grab the free resource Danny shared – the Well-Crafted Story Guide – right here:
👉 https://wellcraftedstoryworkshop.com/workshop
If this episode spoke to you—or if you know someone who needs this message—share it forward. Whether it’s a teammate, employee, or friend, you can point them to:
🌐 https://lifeleadershipconnected.systeme.io/7bab630d
👣 And as always—We empower your journey.
Welcome to Life & Leadership Connected—a podcast about living and leading with purpose, clarity, and impact.
Today’s episode is one I truly enjoyed recording. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Danny Brassell, an internationally recognized speaker, author, trainer, and storytelling expert.
Danny has spent decades helping people—from classrooms to corporate stages—rediscover the joy of learning, the power of story, and the importance of authentic leadership.
In our conversation, Danny shares his personal journey from journalism to teaching to becoming a globally sought-after speaker. We explore why storytelling is more powerful than statistics, how to lead with humor and heart, and how routines and self-discipline form the foundation of lasting influence.
We also talk about legacy—what it really means to serve others, and why your failures, not just your successes, are the keys to building connection and trust.
Whether you’re a young professional finding your voice, or a leader trying to grow in influence and impact, this episode will give you practical wisdom and fresh inspiration.
So grab a notebook—or just lean in—and enjoy this rich and joyful conversation with Dr. Danny Brassell.
To learn more from Dr. Danny Brassell, connect with him on social media:
🔗 Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram
🎁 Grab the free resource Danny shared – the Well-Crafted Story Guide – right here:
👉 https://wellcraftedstoryworkshop.com/workshop
If this episode spoke to you—or if you know someone who needs this message—share it forward. Whether it’s a teammate, employee, or friend, you can point them to:
🌐 https://lifeleadershipconnected.systeme.io/7bab630d
👣 And as always—We empower your journey.
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In this episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I sit down with Dr. Danny Brassell, speaker, author, and storytelling expert, who believes that facts tell—but stories sell.
We talk about the power of reading, the importance of coaching, and how sharing your failures might just be your greatest leadership tool.
If you're ready to grow your voice, lead with joy, and leave a legacy that matters—this one’s for you.
To learn more from Dr. Danny Brassell, connect with him on social media:
🔗 Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram
🎁 Grab the free resource Danny shared – the Well-Crafted Story Guide – right here:
👉 https://wellcraftedstoryworkshop.com/workshop
If this episode spoke to you—or if you know someone who needs this message—share it forward. Whether it’s a teammate, employee, or friend, you can point them to:
🌐 https://lifeleadershipconnected.systeme.io/7bab630d
👣 And as always—We empower your journey.
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Life & Leadership Connected Podcast - The Power of Story, Leadership, and Legacy — with Dr Danny Brassell - Full Episode
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I'm a big reading ambassador uh and... uh It's ironic because I grew up hating reading. My father was a librarian and I always hated the library. I hated the public library. The furniture was always uncomfortable. It always smelled weird to me. There was always an elderly woman telling me to be quiet. There was always some freaky homeless guy by the bookshelves who thought he was a vampire. I always hated it. And it wasn't until I started teaching in the inner city wh
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