{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Facea5f86-1cde-4093-b1d9-d56e681437c9","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Episode 11: I Have a Story for You! with Yamini Naidu","description":"In this episode of the Board Success Podcast, we delve into the art of discovering your X Factor and the power of storytelling. Our guest, Yamini Naidu, a Bollywood dancing, economist-turned-business storyteller, specialises in working with leaders and professionals to craft narratives that foster meaningful connections.\n\nYamini's background in economics led her to ponder the puzzling phenomenon of data failing to captivate audiences, despite its inherent logic. Through her quest for answers, she uncovered a profound truth: the true essence of leadership resides in the mastery of storytelling. By sharing relatable experiences, infusing them with vitality, and showcasing one's unique qualities, individuals can distinguish themselves from the competition.\n\nFor those aspiring to board positions, Yamini advises steering clear of the mundane, generic, and uninspiring statements that saturate most resumes. Instead, she encourages focusing on specific experiences that serve as evidence of possessing that coveted X Factor. By confidently articulating your X Factor, you illuminate your purpose, value, and potential contribution as a prospective board member.\n\nListen in to discover how you can identify your X Factor and harness the invaluable tool of storytelling to elevate yourself above the competition and make your mark in the world of board leadership.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f6f9e80e-b7b0-4b73-bddd-34dd09c9cd6e/2a9f2020-e568-11ed-8326-918409a11aaf.jpg"}