Maryam Pasha: The Power of Storytelling

Some of the most thoughtful people have the richest ideas, but struggle to communicate them in ways that truly land. Great storytelling isn’t about becoming more charismatic. It’s about helping other people understand what only you can see.

In this conversation, Maryam Pasha, TEDx London Curator and storytelling coach, shares what she’s learned from helping hundreds of speakers shape ideas worth remembering. Together, we explore how storytelling can become a powerful tool for visibility, influence and connection.

Together, we explore:

• What makes a story memorable

• How TEDx speakers prepare for the stage

• Why confidence is often the result of preparation, not personality

• How storytelling can make you more influential at work

• Practical techniques for communicating ideas with greater clarity and impact

Beyond public speaking, the conversation explores a broader question: how do we bring our rich inner worlds into rooms that often reward the quickest voice?