How Stories Happen

When you give a presentation of any kind, you don't actually have a captive audience. YOU need to captivate. This is a story structure that can both captivate your audience AND deliver the message or lesson they most need (and you need to distribute to do your job).

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ABOUT ME, JAY ACUNZO

I work with entrepreneurs, execs, and teams on the journey from competent to resonant. To do that, I help transform your thinking into clear, captivating ideas, speeches, and IP. Stop chasing attention. Become the one others seek.

I’m a former marketing leader at Google and HubSpot and globally touring speaker and author. I've spent 20 years building the exact thought leadership I now help clients create—as a practitioner-peer, not a coach with templates.

Work with me 1:1, book me to speak, or explore free resources at jayacunzo.com

Don't market more. Matter more.

Think resonance over reach.

Don't be the best. Be their favorite.

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Jay Acunzo
I help entrepreneurs differentiate with stronger IP and storytelling // Author, speaker, host of How Stories Happen, and consultant for hire

What is How Stories Happen?

Become a stronger public speaker and storyteller. You've got plenty of competence. What you need next is resonance. On the show, go inside the process of exceptional communicators and how they craft their ideas, stories, and speeches to connect. You'll walk away with inspiration and practical frameworks to apply today. Hosted by Jay Acunzo, speaking and storytelling advisor.