💡 Your audience doesn’t just want to know what you do.
They want to know why it matters to you. And they want to feel it.

In this powerful episode of The Next Stage Speaker Series™, Lord Al Jensen reveals the secret behind every unforgettable message: your Passion Story.

You’ll learn how to craft and deliver the one story that captures hearts, inspires action, and gets people to believe in your mission—not just hear it.

Whether you’re a speaker, entrepreneur, coach, or leader… this is the story that makes you real—and the story that makes your message resonate.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why facts alone fall flat (and how stories create belief)
✅ The 3-part framework to build a magnetic Passion Story
✅ How to avoid the biggest mistake speakers make when sharing their “why”
✅ Why your story should clock in at 5–9 minutes (and why 7 is the sweet spot)
✅ A simple method to transform a personal moment into a message with massive impact

🎁 Want to build your own Passion Story?

Grab the companion mini-course and start crafting your signature Passion Story today:

👉 Next Stage Passion Story™ – Mini Course

You’ll walk away with:

✅ A clear, compelling “why” that actually lands
✅ The one story that opens hearts and moves people to act
✅ Coaching prompts, plug-and-play frameworks, and real examples
✅ All for just $37

🎤 About Lord Al Jensen:
Founder of Next Stage Communications, Al has delivered over 7,500 talks since 1974 and coached TEDx speakers, corporate execs, entrepreneurs, and top leaders in every industry.

His mission? To help YOU step into your voice, own your story, and deliver unforgettable talks that transform your audience.

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What if the story you’re waiting to tell... isn't the one that will actually build your brand?

In today’s episode of Next Stage Speaker Success Secrets, Lord Al Jensen pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest myths holding experts, coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs back:

You don’t need a perfect story.
You need a real one.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll discover why it’s your messy middle moments — not the polished, airbrushed victories — that truly earn trust and drive action.

Lord Al shows you exactly how to find, shape, and share your imperfect, real-life experiences into Fixed-Up Fables™ —
the kind of authority-building stories that attract, align, and convert audiences.

You'll walk away with a simple, repeatable strategy you can use to unlock stories you already have — even if you don't think you're a "good storyteller."

🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why messy moments move people more than flawless highlights
• The real emotional pivot your story MUST have to create trust
• How to frame your story around your audience’s future, not just your past
• The 4-step Fixed-Up Fable™ Framework you can start using immediately
• Why your imperfect moments are your greatest positioning assets
• How to stop waiting for a “better story” — and start leading right now

Inside this no-cost resource, you’ll get:

• Smart prompts to uncover your authority-building moments
• Emotional pivot templates to shape real stories fast
• Easy frameworks to plug your messy middle into marketing, talks, and interviews

✅ No fluff.
✅ No jargon.
✅ Just fast, powerful action steps to uncover the stories that move people.

🎯 Want to Go Even Faster?

If you’re ready to stop guessing, stop hiding, and start showing up with a full portfolio of authority-building stories that captivate and convert —
check out the Next Stage Fixed-Up Fables™ Mini-Course!

🎯 Learn how to:

• Shape your real-life imperfect moments into stories that earn trust fast
• Build a ready-to-go bank of Fixed-Up Fables™ for webinars, sales calls, interviews, and more
• Craft authority stories that naturally lead to your offers without sounding "salesy"

And here’s the kicker:
The entire mini-course is only $37.

👉 Get instant access here:
Next Stage Fixed-Up Fables™ Mini-Course

✅ Step-by-step lessons
✅ Templates, prompts, and real examples
✅ Actionable frameworks you can start using immediately

You don’t need a perfect story.
You just need the right one — shaped the right way.

🎯 Final Action Steps:

🚀 Your message matters. Keep speaking, keep inspiring, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

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Being brilliant isn’t enough.
Credentials don’t close deals.
In today's crowded, noisy marketplace, the people who win are the ones who know how to position themselves as the trusted guide their audience is searching for.

In this episode, Lord Al Jensen pulls back the curtain on the Hero’s Guide Story — the essential story that transforms you from “just another expert” into the leader people remember, refer, and run toward.

You’ll discover:
✅ Why credibility intros often backfire (and what to do instead)
✅ How to craft the story that positions you as the guide, not just the guru
✅ The 4-part Expert Bridge Framework™ to make your audience lean in, trust you, and say YES

Plus, a killer freebie you can grab to start building your own Hero’s Guide Story immediately! 🚀

🔥 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

✅ Grab the Expert Bridge Framework™ Cheat Sheet — your fast, powerful tool to sketch out your Hero’s Guide Story TODAY!
👉 Access it FREE inside The Next Stage Speaker Success Vault™

✅ Ready to craft your full Hero’s Guide Story from scratch?
Get the step-by-step mini-course:
👉 Next Stage Hero’s Guide Blueprint™ - Craft Your Go-To Expert Story That Attracts, Aligns & Converts — just $37!

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What if the one story you're not telling is the one that could make your audience say yes?

In this episode, Lord Al Jensen pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in any entrepreneur’s toolkit: The Entrepreneur’s Journey Story.

Whether you’re pitching a program, selling from stage, or simply trying to connect with your audience… your backstory matters more than you think.

But not just any backstory—the right story, told the right way, for the right reason.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why credentials and content alone don’t close the deal
• How to shape your story into something that builds trust and drives conversions
• The 4B Framework to structure your Entrepreneur’s Journey without rambling or oversharing
• How to model your own fire-starter moment to inspire action
• And the #1 reason people nod but don’t buy (and how to fix it)

You’ll even hear Al share a real moment from his own entrepreneurial path—the moment things changed, and how telling that story now fuels connection, trust, and action from the stage and in sales.

🔥 Want to actually build your Entrepreneur’s Journey Story—step by step?

👉 Grab the mini course here:
🎯 Next Stage Entrepreneur’s Journey Story™ – Transform Your Backstory into a Sales Story That Inspires, Connects & Converts

Just $37 for the complete system.
Clarity. Confidence. Conversion. 🎤

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You’ve got 30 seconds—maybe less.

That’s how long it takes for an audience to decide whether they trust you… or tune out.

In this episode of Next Stage Speaks, Lord Al Jensen breaks down the one storytelling tool every speaker must master to build immediate trust, emotional resonance, and magnetic rapport with any audience—The Connection Story.

This isn’t fluff. It’s the trust-building moment that separates forgettable talks from unshakable transformation.

🎧 Inside This Episode:

• Why your “credentials” might be repelling your audience 👎
• The 3-part Connection Story framework to earn trust fast
• Real-world examples that show you exactly how to make it work
• Story prompts to uncover your moment of truth
• A simple test to know if your story is ready for the mic 🎤

By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to craft a story that makes people say:
“I see myself in that. I trust this person. I’m ready to follow.”

💥 Want to Take This Deeper?

🎯 Grab the mini course: https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/the-connection-story
👉 Next Stage Connection™
Build Instant “Know, Like & Trust” With the Story That Opens Hearts and Wins the Room

This step-by-step course helps you:

• Discover your perfect Connection Story
• Shape it using proven storytelling tools
• Deliver it with emotional clarity and authentic confidence
• Use it in keynotes, webinars, pitches, and everyday influence moments

💸 Just $37
📎 Get instant access here: https://academy.nextstagecommunications.com/the-connection-story

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And check out the full series to sharpen your story, your message, and your delivery.

🚀 Your message matters. Keep speaking, keep inspiring, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

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Ever told a story you thought would land… but instead it flopped?

In this episode, Lord Al Jensen pulls back the curtain on the storytelling secrets that separate forgettable talks from transformative messages.

With over 7,500 stage appearances since 1974, Al shares what actually works when it comes to connecting with your audience, holding their attention, and inspiring them to take action.

This isn’t about sprinkling in a cute story.
This is about using story as a strategic tool to build trust, deliver value, and drive transformation—every time you speak.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why most storytelling advice just doesn’t work
• How to avoid the 3 most common “connection killers” in your talk
• The real reason stories stick (hint: it’s not drama, it’s meaning)
• The 3-Story Talk Structure to build your next presentation fast
• How to use simple, everyday moments to deeply move your audience
• What to do before you ever pick your story

💥 Want to take your storytelling to the Next Stage?
Grab Al’s mini-course:
🎓 Next Stage Storytelling™: Transform Your Message, Transfix Your Audience, Triumph in Every Talk
✅ Just $37
✅ Plug-and-play frameworks, AI prompts, and exercises
✅ Build your story bank and craft a signature talk that gets remembered

👉 Click here to grab the mini-course

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Because your voice matters.
Your story matters.
And the world is waiting for what you have to say.
→ Let’s take it to the Next Stage.

🚀 Your message matters. Keep speaking, keep inspiring, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

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Not all podcasts are worth your time — and saying “yes” to the wrong ones can actually hurt your credibility.

In this episode of the Next Stage Speaker Success Secrets Podcast, Lord Al Jensen reveals how to avoid wasting time on low-value podcast appearances and instead land interviews that build your authority, grow your audience, and generate real business results.

You’ll discover his proven 5-step vetting system, the #1 mistake most podcast guests make, and how to turn every guest appearance into a lead-generating, client-attracting opportunity.

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start leveraging podcast guesting as a powerful platform strategy, this is your playbook.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The #1 mistake most speakers make when saying “yes” to podcast interviews
• Why bad podcasts can damage your brand and waste your time
• How to use the 5-Point Vetting Formula to instantly spot high-value shows
• How to craft a clear, irresistible CTA that turns listeners into clients
• Post-interview strategies to multiply visibility and build long-term referral opportunities

🎁 Resource Mentioned:

🎯 The Podcast Guesting Playbook –For Just $37
Get Al’s complete step-by-step system to:
✅ Get booked on the right podcasts
✅ Deliver high-impact interviews
✅ Monetize your appearances like a pro
👉 Grab it here

⏱ Episode Timestamps:

0:12 – The fatal mistake most podcast guests make
1:26 – Why being selective with podcast invites is essential
3:11 – Al’s 5-point Podcast Vetting Formula
6:12 – Real-world red flags to avoid
8:15 – How to find & pitch high-value shows
10:47 – Crafting one strong call-to-action
12:18 – How to promote your podcast episode like a pro
13:42 – Turning podcast hosts into referral partners
14:59 – Full recap + strategic action steps
16:15 – What’s inside the Podcast Guesting Playbook
18:36 – Final thoughts + where to grab the offer

👊 Next Steps:

🎤 Apply the 5-point vetting strategy before your next podcast pitch.
📣 Promote every guest appearance like it’s your own show.
💼 Want to master the strategy and start landing high-impact bookings today?
👉 Get the Podcast Guesting Playbook Now

🚀 Your message matters. Keep speaking, keep inspiring, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

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Mastering Q&A: Turning Audience Questions into Golden Opportunities
In this episode, expert speaker Lord Al Jensen shares his proven strategies for handling Q&A sessions with confidence and control.
Drawing from his extensive experience of delivering over 7,500 messages since 1974, Al explains how most speakers fail during Q&A by treating it as an afterthought.
He emphasizes the importance of 'framing' the Q&A to guide the session and maintain authority.
Offering practical techniques like validating questions, bridging to core messages, and clear, confident responses, Al covers how to deal with common Q&A pitfalls such as ramblers, snipers, and questions you can't answer.
He introduces the 'Next Stage Q&A Mastery Formula,' a mini course designed to help speakers manage audience questions effectively, boosting their impact and booking potential.
00:00 Introduction: Mastering Q&A Sessions
01:06 Common Mistakes Speakers Make
03:59 The Framing First Technique
05:31 Answering to Serve, Not Impress
06:56 Handling Different Types of Questions
08:55 Dealing with Challenging Scenarios
12:38 Closing Q&A with Impact
13:41 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

🎓 Want to go deeper?
Grab the companion mini-course: The Next Stage Q&A Mastery Formula—just $37.
Inside, you’ll get:
Plug-and-play response scripts
The 6-question playbook (and how to handle each one)
Tools to keep your message on track and the audience on your side
Strategies to boost authority, increase post-talk leads, and close more clients
👉 Click here to grab it now.
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👥 Who This Episode Is For:
Entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, experts, and speakers who want to level up their presence, boost credibility, and own every moment on stage—including the wild-card Q&A segment.

🚀 Your message matters. Keep speaking, keep inspiring, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

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