Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in business. But knowing how to use it to teach, connect, and move people to action is what separates a good speaker from a magnetic communicator.
In this episode of Avant-Garde Entrepreneur, Dr. Trisha Bailey sits down with Robert Kennedy III, communication and leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Kinetic Kommunications, to explore how storytelling transforms communication and leadership. In their conversation, Robert breaks ideas into clear, actionable steps that make storytelling feel approachable and practical for any of us. He shares how to capture attention, communicate with confidence, and lead with purpose through the stories you tell.
Robert introduces his Three C Framework for storytelling (Challenge, Catalyst, and Change), explains how to read an audience in real time, and reveals the “cheat code” that instantly connects you with listeners. His approach combines strategy and heart, showing that authentic storytelling is less about performance and more about genuine connection.
Tune in and listen to the seventy-fourth episode of Avant-Garde Entrepreneur to learn how to make your stories unforgettable, your confidence unshakable, and your communication truly kinetic.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Robert’s early journey from Jamaica to New York to Canada, and how teaching shaped his voice as a communicator (3:10)
- The Three C Framework for powerful storytelling: Challenge, Catalyst, and Change (6:50)
- How to recognize when your story has landed and your audience is engaged (10:50)
- The “cheat code” to instantly grab attention within the first 15 seconds of any presentation (14:00)
- Why connection, not perfection, is the real secret to confidence (19:20)
- Why feedback is free education and how to use it to refine your message (23:10)
- How to stay authentic in a world filled with AI and digital voices (25:00)
- The role of legacy and family in defining your “why” and staying motivated (26:40)
Connect with Robert Kennedy III:
Resources:
- My new book! Mindset Matters
- Quiz! What’s Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
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