The Storied Way Perspective featuring Business & Data Storyteller Uday Kiran In this engaging conversation, Rituparna and Uday Kiran explore the multifaceted world of storytelling, emphasizing its significance in personal and professional contexts. They discuss how storytelling serves as a currency in business, the importance of listening, and the layers of storytelling that shape our identities. Uday shares personal anecdotes and insights on how storytelling can enhance sales and communication skills, while also introducing Mentza, an innovative platform designed to help individuals develop their storytelling, communication and soft skills. During this conversation, Uday lists story frameworks he teaches in his workshops, and shares his go-to thought leaders, resources and experts who have helped him learn and practice storytelling. Takeaways Storytelling is a vital human skill that connects us all. Every individual has a unique story that shapes their identity. Listening is as crucial as storytelling in effective communication. Stories can serve as a currency in business transactions. The layers of storytelling include personal narratives and perceptions from others. Sales professionals can enhance their skills through storytelling. One-minute stories can be impactful and require practice to master. Mentza provides a platform for developing storytelling and soft skills. Prompts can help individuals gather and share their life stories. Storytelling can evolve and adapt to different contexts and audiences. Connect with Uday Kiran | LinkedIn | X | Instagram Connect with Rituparna | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.yourstorybag.com⁠⁠⁠ Write to us at ⁠⁠⁠podcast@yourstorybag.com⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 1 of The Storied Way Perspective on YouTube