{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Why They Resonate","title":"“Is this ANNything?” Ann Handley Returns to Work Out New Drafts","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3140,"description":"This week, I’m joined by my favorite recurring guest and the star of our “Is this ANNything” mini-series, the brilliant Ann Handley.\n\nThroughout this mini-series (usually called “Is This Anything?”), close friends and collaborators join me to work out new ideas and unproven drafts to see if it is, in fact, anything.\n\nToday, Ann and I start by discussing the first time we were paid to speak, then we touch on my white whale of public speaking, the big no-nos when opening speeches, and how we have evolved our on-stage voices over the years.  Then, we crack open Ann’s notebook to hear musings on her favorite pencils, Blackwings, before I reciprocate with a draft of my own: a story about a hilarious business bro who didn’t realize he was the joke. \n\nIt’s a refreshing look at two prolific writers and speakers (and one bestselling author!) in the middle of their process.\n\nLearn more about Ann at her website and subscribe to her newsletter \n\nFollow Ann on LinkedIn and Instagram\n\nBuy Ann’s book, Everybody Writes\n\n***\n\nREGISTER FOR MY NEXT BOOTCAMP:\n\nDesign My Signature Talk is a virtual intensive where I help you develop and nail your next talk and elevate your speaking all year long.\n\nFor a limited time, registrants get my bonus masterclass, Booking Better Stages, all about marketing, selling, and booking yourself as a speaker, whether you want to get paid to speak or drive business another way through your talks. \n\nRegister now at jayacunzo.com/signaturetalk\n\nIMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING + STORYTELLING: \n\nSubscribe to my newsletter and learn more about me at jayacunzo.com\n\nWork with me one-on-one: jayacunzo.com/services\n\nBook me to speak: jayacunzo.com/keynotes\n\n***\n\nCONNECT:\n\nFollow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Bluesky\n\nThis episode was produced by Ilana Nevins\n\nCover art designed by Blake Ink\n\n***\n\nABOUT ME:\n\nI help business leaders become stronger speakers and storytellers. The goal isn’t to get in front of your audience. The goal is to ensure they care. While others...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U_5uFnjlo_zo1xLm_swtwR95pMaitmAz5tjzciVc9Lo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ZjJi/ZWMxODZjNGFmYzk1/ZWRkYjE3MWUzMjM3/ZWY5Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}