Real Life SuperpowersDonna Griffit: "Fear and excitement are identical twins."
Real Life Superpowers
Donna Griffit: "Fear and excitement are identical twins."
In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, best-selling author Donna Griffit speaks about the importance of empathy in storytelling and the power of clear communication in business
"Fear and excitement are identical twins, identical. If we were to hook ourselves up to a machine that read our emotions, fear, and excitement would read the same," said Donna Griffit on the Real Life Superpowers Podcast. "The difference is the branding we give it."
In this episode, Ronen and Noa are joined by Donna Griffit, a world-renowned corporate storyteller, pitch alchemist, and best-selling author of “Sticking to my Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups”.
Her ability to create, edit, and deliver powerful presentations, pitches, and messages has earned her a reputation as one of the most sought-after storytellers in the business world.
For over two decades, Donna has been working extensively on a global scale, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors across more than 30 countries.
Her unique approach has led to outstanding results, with her clients collectively raising over $1.5 billion through her guidance.
Topics discussed:
- Storytelling for startups and personal growth
- Donna’s journey and what the Japanese word “ikigai” has to do with it
- The importance of empathy in storytelling
- The correlation between fear and excitement
- The power of clear communication in business
- The mistake of being too factual and straight to the point
- Practical tips on how to improve storytelling
- The role of credibility, likability, and momentum
- Optimism and perception in challenging times
And more!
Enjoy your listen!
Noa Eshed: recognized as a thought leader by the Daily Telegraph. Her book "The Smart Marketer's Guide to Google Adwords” was an Amazon no.1 bestseller. Her digital marketing agency Bold Digital Architects has acclaimed several industry awards. She previously co-founded and distributed Israel’s only national magazine for students, and is a certified lawyer (Hebrew U grad) and journalist.
Ronen Menipaz: an Israeli investor, entrepreneur, tech advisor, and founder of numerous business ventures in the entertainment, adtech, and fintech space. During his 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Ronen has been involved with over 100 startups in Israel, 30 of which he founded or co-founded. Two of those startups went public, while five were sold and four more are currently privately profitable companies.
