Storytelling
The Missing Ingredients in Your Stories [Storytelling Series]: Podcast Ep. 137
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We’ve all heard to use stories in our presentations. Stories make our content more interesting and memorable for the audience and can aid in learning. What I’ve seen is that we’re good at providing a *summary* of the story. But, what we’re not doing is *telling* a story. What’s the difference? 5 key ingredients that…
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Have you heard the term “call and response”? When I hear the phrase, I think of preachers, especially in black churches, who use it to engage their parishioners and uplevel the energy in the room. I was curious about where the phrase originated, so I did some searching: “Call and response is deeply embedded into…
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How to Create an Emotional Connection with Your Audience with Leanne Kabat [Coaching] – Podcast Ep. 082
How can you create an emotional connection with your audience? Even if you *think* you have a topic that doesn’t lend itself to creating an emotional connection, there are ways you can pull your audience in. Creating an emotional connection: Engages the audience and keeps them interested Builds trust with you and with each other…
Read MoreWhy the Stories We Tell Matter with Leena Nasser of The Chopra Institute: Podcast Ep. 076
I’ve talked before about how sharing stories in your talks helps the audience to better understand and remember what you’re teaching. In this episode, we’re going deeper into why stories matter – not just for our presentations, but for understanding ourselves, our place in the world, and our identity – who gets included and who…
Read MoreCarol Cox on the Difficult Happens Podcast: Stories & Public Speaking
This is a juicy episode filled with ways that you can use a story in your everyday work life, from the boardroom to the stage. Lara Currie, host of the Difficult Happens podcast, and I talk about everything from our personal struggles and successes to why it’s sometimes hard for women to speak out to…
Read MoreHow to Use Simple Story Structure to Create Compelling Content with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 057
How to Become a TEDx Speaker with Tamsen Webster: Podcast Ep. 056
If you’ve been wanting to do a TEDx talk, this episode is perfect for you. My guest Tamsen Webster and I talk about everything TEDx, including what are the 3 key elements that make a great TEDx talk and how to know if you have a TED-worthy idea (“an idea worth spreading”). Tamsen was the…
Read MoreThis Surprising Element Will Make You a Better Speaker with Janice Rous: Podcast Ep. 049
There’s something you can do as a speaker to connect with your audience and have an impact on them that goes beyond your content or the activities you have them do. It’s one of the four essential elements (fire, water, air, and earth), which is why I used the word “element” in the title. It’s…
Read MoreUsing Personal Stories to Connect with Your Audience with Lisa Woodruff: Podcast Ep. 039
Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. What kinds of personal stories should you share in a business context? How personal is too personal when sharing stories publicly? How do you get past the fear that creeps up when you’re about to share something? My guest Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365, and I talk…
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