Phil M Jones may be a bestselling author and sales and marketing specialist, but it’s his knowledge of stationery that seems to blow people away most often.

With his signature story about a humble pen, Phil is living proof that good storytelling comes from delivery, context, and simplicity – not from bright lights and overproduction.

Phil’s journey is like something out of a movie. Since cutting his teeth in business at just 14, washing cars and hiring a fleet of his friends to become something of a local legend, Phil has gone on to work for Premier League soccer clubs and grow a £240m property business.

It’s no surprise, then, that Phil has a lot of stories to tell and an incredible knack for telling them.

I’ve been listening to Phil speak for several years now and I’m always amazed at how well he can change up his story depending on where and to whom he is speaking. That’s not what I love most about Phil, though. Phil’s dedication to helping people see their worth and understand the value they bring – whether it’s to a relationship, a room, or an entire business – can be quite literally life-changing.

I hope you’ll agree, Clappers, after hearing his advice in this episode of Standing Ovation.

Find out about:

• How Phil’s signature story came from a story he hated
• Why adaptability and creativity are the foundations of the best stories and speakers
• What comedic timing can do to maximize your impact
• How being unpolished is more important than being perfect
• Why giving yourself permission to play will improve your talk
• How to work out your worth (and subsequently, your fee)
• Why you should embrace being the bread, not the filling

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