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.
(A version of this post originally ran as a guest post on the Spin Sucks blog.) Study after study points to the power of storytelling to transform our communications, help us move and persuade audiences and get more of what we want out of life. I find people are either totally intimidated by the notion of … Read more
Today I’m guest blogging over at the estimable Spin Sucks blog. So click on over for the story of Estela and the Candy Factory and my Easy Formula for Unlocking the Power of Stories. And if you’re interested in marketing, communications and social media, it’s a great blog to add to your feed!
I consider certain truths to be self evident. Like the power of stories to move and persuade people. So I’m surprised when I have to justify this principle to someone. A while back I was interviewed by a grad student doing research and he wanted to know what facts and evidence I use to support … Read more