About this episode

Majeed Mogharreban interviews Kyle Gray about the importance of storytelling in connecting with audiences and the impact of AI on the speaking industry.

In this episode, Majeed sits down with Kyle Gray, founder of The Story Engine, to talk about what makes a powerful story, why so many experts struggle to choose the right one, and how speakers can move beyond information into true emotional connection. Kyle shares his process for helping business owners, leaders, and professional speakers uncover the stories that actually resonate with their ideal clients. He explains why the best stories often aren't the obvious "success" stories, but the moments connected to struggle, shame, uncertainty, and transformation. They also explore how AI is changing the speaking industry, what AI can and cannot replace, and why the human transformation that happens through crafting and delivering a signature talk still matters deeply. Key Highlights: Why speakers often struggle to find the right story How to access stories through emotion instead of overthinking Why your client's pain should shape the story you tell The danger of building a talk around yourself instead of the audience How AI can support creativity without replacing deep human transformation Why a signature talk is more than a sales tool — it can help you become more aligned with who…

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