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.”

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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

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