In this episode, Steph sits down with Jon Reiner, a seasoned speaker, coach, and trainer with over two decades of expertise in public speaking. His diverse experience spans from the Christian church and leadership conferences to coaching small business owners, authors, and keynote speakers. Jon has also served as a corporate trainer for esteemed companies including Amazon, Dell, HP, Nissan, and Infiniti, among others.

Jon is passionate about helping individuals and organizations discover their unique voices and share compelling stories. He firmly believes that everyone has a story worth telling and a message that can make a significant impact. Outside of his professional endeavors, Jon finds joy in his roles as a devoted husband and a proud father to his three daughters.

With a deep commitment to empowering others through effective communication, Jon Reiner brings a blend of energy, professionalism and approachability to every speaking engagement and coaching session. His mission is to inspire and equip others to confidently articulate their narratives and leave a lasting impression. John provides valuable tips for becoming a more confident public speaker, including making it about the audience, focusing on body language and tone, and engaging emotions. The conversation explores different types of stories that businesses can use to connect with their audience, including origin stories, culture stories, future stories, success stories, failure stories, and against all odds stories.

Follow Jon’s journey at http://thejonreiner.com and

@thejonreiner on Instagram.

Key Takeaways:

-Entrepreneurship can be challenging, but having a positive support system and mentors can help overcome imposter syndrome and negativity.

-In public speaking, it’s important to make it about the audience and engage their emotions through storytelling.

-Body language and tone of voice are more important for credibility than the information being presented.

-Engaging the audience’s feelings and emotions through storytelling is more effective in inspiring action than just providing facts.

-Stories release dopamine and oxytocin in the listener’s brain, making them more memorable and impactful.

-The importance of storytelling in marketing and coaching

-Overcoming fear and pursuing one’s passions

-Creating a legacy and leaving a positive impact

-Finding the ‘whole lot of holy’ in everyday moments