In this uplifting episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Danny Brassell—international keynote speaker, coach, author of 19 books, and co-founder of The Well-Crafted Story Workshop. Known as the “Jim Carrey with a PhD” for his humour and energy, Danny has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide and helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals transform their presentations into powerful business and life opportunities.Danny shares how he pivoted from journalism to teaching, survived financial devastation, and built a thriving speaking career during one of the world’s toughest economic downturns. Most importantly, he shows us that speaking is a teachable skill—not an inborn talent—and anyone (even introverts and quiet achievers) can learn to tell a compelling story that moves both hearts and business outcomes.Together, we explore why storytelling matters more than statistics, why humour wins over tragedy when telling a story, and why humour and vulnerability are essential tools for connection. Danny also walks us through his signature 5 C’s process for creating a well-crafted story that inspires audiences to take the next step with you.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeDanny’s journey from journalist to educator to international speaker and coach.Why laughter is more powerful than tragedy on stage.The 5 C’s of a well-crafted presentation: Clarity, Connection, Content, Call-to-Action, and Close.Why speaking is a teachable skill—even if you’re introverted or fearful of the stage.How to use self-deprecating humour and vulnerability to connect with any audience.The importance of having one clear call-to-action instead of confusing your audience.A simple exercise to uncover your own stories and connect them to universal themes like love, loyalty, and perseverance.Resources and LinksFree Story Guide: Get your own Well-Crafted Story Blueprint at freestoryguide.com.Learn more about Dr. Danny Brassell’s work: dannybrassell.com.For more tips and resources for introverts and quiet achievers, subscribe to The Visible Introvert newsletter at  serenalow.com.au.If this episode inspired you, please leave a 5-star rating and review so it can reach more introverts and quiet achievers.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions