In this episode of the Style & Strategy Podcast, Sonya sits down with brand and leadership coach Nimarta Verma to explore the transformative power of story sharing—a refined approach to storytelling designed to build trust, connection, and empathy in leadership.

Nimarta reveals why storytelling alone isn’t always enough and how personal stories—shared with intention—can amplify leadership presence, strengthen professional relationships, and leave a lasting impact. You’ll learn how to mine your own life moments for powerful stories, map them to your leadership message, and share them in a way that is both authentic and impactful.

From actionable frameworks like Story Mining and Story Mapping to tips for overcoming fear and judgment when sharing personal experiences, Nimarta breaks down the art and science of story sharing so you can communicate with confidence, presence, and authenticity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why “storytelling” is too broad—and how story sharing builds deeper trust.

• How personal stories create empathy and connection in leadership.

• Story Mining: prompts to uncover moments worth sharing.

• Story Mapping: aligning stories with your message and audience needs.

• The structure of a powerful, concise story (in under two minutes).

• Overcoming fear and judgment when sharing personal experiences.

• How reliving your story enhances delivery and memorability.

• Why every meeting, stage, or conversation is an opportunity to build trust.

Resources & Links:
Connect with Nimarta on LinkedIn: Nimarta Verma

Download Nimarta’s free Story Sharing Guide & resources on LinkedIn.

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In this insider masterclass clip, Sonya guides you through a five-step exercise to diagnose your current style, identify gaps, and craft a clear vision for your signature wardrobe. Learn how to articulate how you want to feel in your clothes, pinpoint outfits you love (and why), uncover unworn pieces, and map the gap between your present and desired style identity. Clips from Presentation…

Key Takeaways:

1. Define Your Aspiration: Choose 2–3 words that describe how you want to feel in your personal style.

2. Audit Your Reality: List 2–3 outfits you love (and why) versus 2–3 you never wear—and explore the reasons behind each.

3. Spot the Disconnect: Compare your aspirational words with your audit to reveal themes—identifying what’s missing and what’s obsolete.

4. Measure the Gap: Determine how far you are from your ideal style identity to plan strategic refinements.

5. Maximise Your Wardrobe: Use this clarity to mix, match, and reinvent pieces you already own—no full overhaul required.
   
   

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In Part 2 of our masterclass series, Sonya reveals the science of enclothed cognition and shows how strategic style choices become a powerful nonverbal branding tool. Discover why what you wear changes how you think, feel, and perform—and learn three practical ways to dress for authority, creativity, and unstoppable confidence. Clips from Presentation…

Key Takeaways:

1. Enclothed Cognition: Clothing shapes mindset and behavior; comfort versus performance attire shifts your energy drivers. Clips from Presentation…

2. Dress for Your Desired State: Identify outfits that make you feel authoritative, creative, or confident—and wear them more often. Clips from Presentation…

3. Translate Brand Energy into Style: Anchor your three brand-energy words into fabrics, cuts, and colors that reinforce warmth, trust, or power. Clips from Presentation…

4. Style as Strategy: Leverage silhouettes (flowing vs. structured), prints, and signature accents to align every outfit with your personal brand message. Clips from Presentation…

5. Virtual Style Best Practices: Own your on-screen presence with intentional lighting, camera angle, and signature pieces that translate beyond the physical room.

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➡ A 4 part private podcast to help you reconnect with how you want to be seen—so your leadership presence reflects who you are, not just what you do.

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