In my last post I talked about the power of personal stories to captivate and compel the people you most need to influence. These are stories drawn from your own experience. Stories that will resonate with your audience because they actually resonate with you. I also offered a simple process for “auditing” your experience to build … Read more
A personal story helps you break down walls with people and build trust. Here’s why you should tell them and how to find them.
When it comes to story details, some matter and some don’t. Striking the right balance between the two can be challenging — especially when the story is about ourselves.
Stories are all around us, just waiting to be discovered and told. Here’s how to find great stories you can use to win over any individual or audience, from customers to colleagues to communities. Storytelling Intimidates Most People In my storytelling workshops I equip people with the essential principles, processes and structure then I give … Read more
You’re at an event, engaged in conversation, and you realize your listener is bored. Here’s how to focus your story so you don’t wear out your welcome.
If you want to position yourself for success in the workplace, the marketplace and everyday life, it’s important to learn how to tell your story. Here are 3 stories every professional needs.
There’s a wonderful scene in the classic American ’80s film, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, that holds the key to smarter storytelling.
If you want to tell more powerful stories that engage and persuade, try what I call the “Malcolm Gladwell Method.” The celebrated author didn’t invent this style — in fact, PR pros will recognize it as plain old feature journalism — but it’s a great way to grab audiences from the start. I briefly discussed … Read more
Here’s an important storytelling tip that will vastly improve the impact of your stories. It’s all about finding the moments. In my workshops and consulting, people often come up with the broad brushstrokes of a perfectly functional story. The problem is, it’s too broad. The devil is in the details. And the right details can … Read more
If you want to stand out from the crowd in the marketplace, you need to be able to tell your story on LinkedIn. After all, storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to influence and persuade an audience. Take a look at your LinkedIn profile and put yourself in the shoes of a potential … Read more