Unlocking the Power of Your Story: Coach Jimmy Hays Nelson on Vulnerability, Clarity & Connection

Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered conversations meet real transformation. In this electrifying episode, Dana sits down with the dynamic Jimmy Hays Nelson—widely known as Coach Jimmy, a high-performance business coach for over a decade and the founder of Well-Crafted Stories. He’s a powerhouse speaker, mentor, and former performer who believes that everyone has a seven-figure story.

But the key? Learning to own it, craft it, and share it with vulnerability and clarity.

From battling weight loss, dropping out of college, and overcoming shame, Jimmy has transformed his setbacks into a stage-worthy message that now helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries around the world unlock their greatest asset: their story.

🔑 In This Episode, We Dive Into:

• Why everyone has a seven-figure story—but most people are too close to theirs to see it
• The Five C’s of a well-crafted story: Clarity, Connection, Content, Call-to-Action, and Close
• Why overusing jargon kills connection—and how to speak your audience’s real language
• How to tell vulnerable stories without trauma dumping
• The difference between a story that sells and a story that inspires (hint: they’re the same!)
• Why clarity around your audience’s pain point in their own words is everything
• The dangers of skipping emotional connection and jumping straight to “teaching”
• His storytelling framework that helps clients from hedge funds to high-ticket coaches connect and convert
• How energy, emotional safety, and authenticity shape every impactful message

Coach Jimmy also opens up about his personal journey—from being an overweight, struggling performer to becoming a sought-after storytelling expert—and how he used emotional honesty and resilience to rewrite his path.

🎧 Tune In Now! Whether you're a coach, a content creator, or simply someone with a message to share, this episode will leave you with tactical wisdom and the inspiration to finally own your truth.

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🌐 Connect with Coach Jimmy:

Website: https://thecoachjimmy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjimmy/?hl=en

📲 Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danagrant.com/

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