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How to Tell a Tough Personal Story: 7 Tips

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...

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Is it Okay to Tell a Personal Story? Yes!

If you're wondering whether you should tell a personal story, here's your answer. Yes! A personal story is the best way to break down walls with people, build trust and influence them to act. I was reminded of this in a workshop I recently conducted. Participants were asked to submit stories on...

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5 Reasons to Practice Your Presentation Out Loud

There’s a right way and a wrong way to practice your presentation. Sadly, I’ve found the wrong way is the most common approach: sitting in front of the computer and tabbing through the slides in silence. If it’s important (and if it’s not important, why do it?), it’s worth spending...

Virtual Presentation Crash Course & Checklist

Master the key principles of virtual presenting and be more prepared and confident every time you present online.

Storytelling Toolkit

Discover how to craft a winning narrative that cuts through the clutter, communicates your value, and gets results.

A Simple Guide to Creating TED-style Slides

Learn how to make your PowerPoints more effective (and less embarrassing) with just a few, easy fixes.

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Rob writes the Connect & Compel column for the Public Relations Society of America's leading industry journal. Each month he offers his latest insights on storytelling, communication and presentation skills.

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