Crafting Examples for Better Connection in Communication

Crafting Examples for Better Connection in Communication

From Security Management Highlights by ASIS International

April 1, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of storytelling in presentations and the risks faced by extremism researchers.

Are your presentations falling flat, even though they’re chock full of metrics? You might be missing some human connection. Peter Rudge, CEO of HumanStory, explains how the effective and efficient use of storytelling structures makes your concepts hit home. Then, freelance journalist Rachel Muller-Heyndyk shares some of her research into the risks faced by extremism researchers in academia and beyond, and what their organizations can proactively do to help protect them. Additional Resources Interested in learning more about the value of storytelling in presentations and corporate communication? Read the article from Peter Rudge and Rachel Briggs here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/04/improving-presentations/storytelling-superpower/ Explore the full topic on how to improve your presentation skills in Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/04/improving-presentations/ You’ve got the executive presence, now what about those metrics? Learn how to collect and leverage metrics that matter in this 2025 article…

People in this episode

Guests: Peter Rudge, Rachel Muller-Heyndyk

Topics covered

  • storytelling
  • communication
  • extremism research
  • presentation skills
  • human connection

Keywords

  • storytelling
  • communication
  • presentation
  • extremism
  • research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HumanStory, ASIS International

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