Summary

Tim Maudlin's journey in storytelling on Medium led to an interview on Tom Antion's podcast, where he shared a writing template and created a 7-part framework for effective public speaking.

Abstract

Tim Maudlin's storytelling on Medium has not only allowed him to connect with a global audience but also caught the attention of Tom Antion, a business consultant, professional speaker, and podcaster. In the podcast interview, Maudlin discussed the importance of doing what one can, the role of persistence in success, and how templates can enhance creativity. He also unveiled a 7-part SPEAKER framework to assist in crafting compelling speeches, which includes focusing on the subject, preparation, eulogy (or entertainment), audience engagement, keynote speech elements, exit strategies, and room setup. Maudlin emphasizes that each point of the framework could be expanded into individual articles, potentially leading to paid products such as e-books or courses. The podcast episode, which includes Maudlin's insights and the revealing of Antion's one template for all speeches, is available for listeners directly within the story. Additionally, Maudlin offers a "Daily Doable" tip for public speakers and invites readers to explore more of his work and the writing of Jeff Herring, who inspires him.

Opinions

Maudlin believes in the power of focusing on personal capabilities and emphasizes that collective action can lead to significant positive outcomes.
He attributes his success to persistence and consistency, viewing these traits as fundamental to achieving one's goals.
Contrary to the belief that templates stifle creativity, Maudlin argues that they actually foster creativity by encouraging connections and solutions that might not emerge otherwise.
Maudlin's SPEAKER framework is presented as a valuable tool for public speakers to structure their content and delivery effectively.
He suggests that the framework's components are rich enough to be developed into

STORYTELLING | PODCAST | CONTENT CREATION

How Writing Stories Led to a Podcast Interview

My storytelling journey on Medium

Writing and sharing my stories on Medium and ILLUMINATION has rewarded me over and over. Not only have I discovered some great writing, but I’ve made connections and friends all over the world.

This got the attention of business consultant, professional speaker, and podcaster Tom Antion. Tom recently interviewed me on his podcast.

In this episode, I shared my favorite writing template with Tom and even created a 7-part framework for him live on the show.

Below are some of the highlights from the show as well as my story outline. In the end, you can listen to the podcast without having to leave the story.

Highlights…

Do What You Can

I try to encourage people to look within and just worry about number one and just do what you can do… it makes life so much easier… If we all do what we can do collectively, there’s a lot of good that can happen.

About Persistence

I do lots and lots of interviews and people usually ask me, well, what’s the main thing, Tom, that you can tell our folks about your success? And it was persistence and consistency and consistency to do it.

About Templates

Some people think that templates make you less creative. I think it’s just the opposite. I think they make you more creative because you start coming up with connections and solutions to words and concepts that you wouldn’t normally come up with.

As I mentioned earlier, Tom is a professional speaker. Be sure and catch the ONE template he uses for ALL of his speeches. It’s a gem! You can find it around the 19-minute mark.

Below is the acronym I built out for Tom. It’s the word SPEAKER. I’ve added a few comments to the outline that weren’t mentioned in the interview.

SUBJECT

This is obvious but critical. What will your speech be about? Know your topic. Is it specific to a certain time or is it universal?

PREPARATION

What do you need to do to prepare for your speech? Create a checklist and work your plan leading up to the speech.

EULOGY

This point is specific to Tom because he actually has a product that is centered around giving a eulogy speech. You could also talk about how to entertain your audience.

AUDIENCE

Know WHO you are presenting to. What do they like, dislike? Understand what will resonate specifically with them.

KEYNOTE SPEECH

Have you ever been asked to give a keynote speech? How does that speech differ from other types of speeches you have given?

EXIT STRATEGY

Do you have a plan if there are technical issues? What if you have to cut your speech shorter than it is? Think through possible scenarios.

ROOM SETUP

Know the room set you will be presenting in. Where will you be in relation to the audience? Check out the sound system, lighting, etc.

As I mentioned to Tom, each one of these points could become its own article. And then bundle them into an e-book, course, or some other paid product.

As promised, you can listen to the podcast below.

Daily Doable: If you’re a public speaker and want a quick way to create content for your speech, grab a copy of the ACRONYM Template below.

If you enjoyed this Inspire Point, I would like to invite you to read another story I created using the ACRONYM Template.

Wake Up, Neighbor!

We’re All One And The Same.

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Finally, I want to reserve this spot for someone whose writing has inspired me. In the podcast, Tom mentioned JeffHerring.com. In this story, Jeff shares why he creates content. Check it out.

The Top 7 Reasons I Create & Promote Content

Whenever I want more of all the good and wholesome benefits online:

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This Inspire Point and Daily Doable were brought to you by Tim Maudlin. Please allow me to introduce myself.

Hi Neighbor!

Greetings from Tim Maudlin, your neighbor in Indiana.

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This story was originally published on my site at DoWhatYouCanNow.com