So far, we’ve talked about why stories are a powerful tool and how to use them best. Now we get to do the fun part – mine for gold and discover the stories that are relevant and meaningful for you and your audiences. You might be surprised by how many different types of stories you … Read more
Of the many communication tools leaders have to create impact and influence (such as inquiry, dialogue, presentations, data, research, etc.), storytelling is one of the most powerful and impactful. Storytelling is inherently creative, so to use it effectively, my college professor always said you have to “prime the pump” of your creativity. Today’s article is … Read more
Countless leadership articles and business school classes will tell you that storytelling is an important tool for influence. As both a professional storyteller and executive coach, I’ve seen this firsthand, over and over again. When used at the right moments, stories uplevel your influence, relationships, credibility, and ability to create real change. Leaders reach out … Read more
Today I’m going to share with you one of my all-time favorite writing tips; it’s stupid simple and yet most people don’t think to do it. It will help you quickly craft a compelling story or presentation for your intended audience. It’s the trick I teach at every workshop and private session about public speaking, … Read more
Take your talk, presentation, or story to the next level of impact with these three questions.