Paul Mecurio: From Wall Street to Stand Up... Giving Yourself Permission to Speak
Everyone has a story. And comedian Paul Mecurio wants to know it. Before Paul Mecurio was a successful stand-up comedian and award winning writer, he was working at a top tier international law firm on Wall Street, working on major acquisitions and mergers for Fortune 100 companies. After a few false starts in comedy, he's now the warm up comic for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as a former Emmy and Peabody award-winning writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. In this episode, he'll share what he learned on his journey from Wall Street to comedy and why it's given him a desire to help other people find their voice as well. Through his experience working the crowd, he discovered that people have a story. People have something to say. Instead of working the room to lead up to a joke, Paul would ask about their lives and deep down who they are. Now he's turned that into a comedy show playing in the city. His new one man stage show, Permission to Speak, turns the tables and puts YOU in the spotlight. Paul brings audience members up on stage and asks questions about themselves. It's not to make fun of them, but to find out who they are and what they're about. Sure there's some comedy mixed into it, but it's about bringing people together through laughter and connection. Topics we talk about in this episode...How falling on your face while going for your dream doesn't have to be the end, but a learning moment.Why asking the right questions to someone can bring a deeper connection to all your interactions in life.Why the story you tell yourself about your situation isn't necessarily the truth and how to find out what is true.Why sacrificing for your goals and dreams is part of the process.How success ultimately won't your way unless you fully commit to the process. Get tickets to Permission to Speak at https://bit.ly/2NQredr Find Paul at PaulMecurio.com and on twitter and instagram: @PaulMecurio Check out Paul's podcast at https://www.paulmecurio.com/podcast/ ********************************* Want to hang with Dan in Orlando and set your plan for an awesome 2019? Email dan@creativesoulcoaching.net Join the Life Amplified Power Tribe and talk to Dan about this week's episode: facebook.com/groups/lifeamplified Learn more about Dan and how he can help you add more purpose, fulfillment, and joy in ALL aspects of your life at creativesoulcoaching.net Feeling trapped in a soul-sucking job and ready to make 2019 the year the year of purpose and fulfillment? Dan is offering a 2-day VIP intensive for one lucky person to work privately with him in Orlando, Florida. You'll spend an 8 hour intensive with Danto create a purpose-filled next career chapter and then he'll take you for a VIP day at Disney to celebrate. Get more information by emailing Dan@creativesoulcoaching.net. Be social with Dan on Instagram and Twitter: @CSCDanMason
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