Story has logic and structure, but more than anything else story is the transfer of emotion. Story makes us feel something. The TED Talk below by Joseph Kim tells the evocative story of his life in North Korea. It''s a moving story and a presentation well worth watching. MORE
The Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association has been running an Academy for emerging speakers since 2005. The Speakers Academy (originally called Pro-Track) has graduated over 300 speakers from the year-long training program. MORE
But how do you find a story that inspires? It went to a company that exists simply to instruct and encourage people to tell and record their stories. Last week, StoryCorps was awarded the $1M TED prize. The prize didn’t go to a technologist or an architect or a scientist. MORE
It has been said that there are no new stories; there are only new ways of telling the old stories. The same holds true for public speaking and presentation skills. MORE
It’s been said that there are no new stories; there are only new ways of telling the old stories. Nancy Duarte’s latest work, resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences is such a book. MORE
Stories are a powerful way to help your audience understand and relate to your message. But how do you illustrate your story? But let’s say you want to illustrate your story. Here’s an example story: We need to upgrade the skills of the people in our IT Department. MORE
Jonah is the co-founder and CEO of Free Range Studios , and his first book, Winning the Story Wars , came out in July. In it, he champions the power of story and stresses that great stories are the best way to reach people with your message. (I MORE
Anecdotes, stories, and diversions bring a presentation to life. Like a good story or anecdote, my diversion bought me not just the colors of Istanbul, but it’s sounds, and smells, and textures, and tastes. When we tell a story, the audience sits forward. If we haven’t planned a story thoroughly, before we know it, the walls can start closing in, and we struggle to find our way back to the main theme in a way that the audience start to recognize as a “lost presenter”! MORE
“But how could you live and have no story to tell?” character, you have no story; and without story, you have no screenplay." To live is to have a story to tell. Whether you decide to share your story (stories) with others is another matter. MORE
There’s a scene in the British comedy Cemetery Junction that I love because I think it’s a perfect representation of the power of sales stories and storytelling in sales. This movie scene seems far-fetched, but it’s actually an accurate depiction of just how key sales stories are. MORE
The value of products will depend on the story they tell. Not all stories are created equal. A good story is indeed powerful, but what many people call stories are not complete. Many are just set ups for the real story. So what makes a good story good and also useful? • Get the whole story. Kate started out with a powerful quotation … “The highest-paid person in the first half of the next century will be the ‘storyteller.’ MORE
And there is no shortage of people giving story advice and tips. Much of the advice is helpful, but the enormous volume of information related to writing or telling better stories can be overwhelming. There are a ton of storytelling-related books and websites in the cosmos. MORE
Over the years, there are several stories that seem to be 'general domain' (for you computer geeks, think "Open Source"), and are used and occasionally altered depending on the occasion. 2) Stuck Semi Story. I admit to really liking this story. 4) Feed The Right Wolf Story. MORE
I recently met Shirley Gutkowski online and was so inspired by her story that I asked if I could interview her. As a result, the video and audio aren’t always in sync, but just listen and you’ll get the full value of Shirley’s story.). The post An inspiring speaking story — from disses to raves appeared first on PowerPoint Tips Blog. Have you ever gotten really awful feedback from an audience? Speakers are especially sensitive to negative feedback. MORE
“Our stories are the key to connecting. Quotes for Public Speakers Mark Brown public speaking public speaking quotes quotes Stories storytellingThey don’t have to be sensational; they just have to be sincere.” — Mark Brown. MORE
Our … Continue reading → Making it Stick Stories and Storytelling All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low-Trust World Made to Stick public speaking Stories of Unlimited storytelling Western Sydney UniversityThis morning, I was rereading the chapter on storytelling in one of my favourite books, Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Health. (To To see the seven-part series that I wrote on the book, you can find all the posts here.) MORE
What a cool image that would be, and what a great story it would tell. 50 years later. Same place. Same ship. On the. left, my dad and me in 1962 on deck somewhere in the Strait of Juan de Fuca on. the way to beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. On the right, my son and me last week on the. MORE
Storyboarding is a great way to begin to visualize the story of your content. Ever since Pixar made it big with Toy Story in 1995, they have been generous in sharing the "secrets" of their story design and their story process for the world to see. MORE
Tell Colorful Stories Stories in your presentation can paint pictures in the minds of your audience and connect emotionally. Notice the visuals in this story and feel the emotional connection. What did you see while reading that story? You can do it with colorful stories. MORE
Legendary documentary Ken Burns says that the best stories are about "One plus one equals three." A good story is more than simply the sum of its parts. There is not just one way — one formula if you will — for describing what good story and good storytelling is. MORE
In October, 2011, I wrote what has become one of the most popular posts on this site - Speak and Deliver''s Story Graveyard - filled with stories that I felt needed to be buried, and removed from our use as speakers. MORE
But the video I'd like to highlight today concerns the role of neurochemistry and story. Have you ever wondered what is happening to you at the neurochemical level when a story gets your full attention, brings you in, and then causes you to care deeply about its contents? MORE
If Graham (or a guest) deems the story to be unsatisfactory or told poorly, he pulls a lever and the storyteller is tipped out of the chair backwards. I'm always rooting for the storyteller to have a good enough story to be allowed to walk away. MORE
When Tony and I were in America we attended a Story Theater Retreat with professional speaker Doug Stevenson. This is a two-and-a-half-day workshop focusing on crafting and refining just one story, but at the same time teaching you a process that you can apply to all of your stories. MORE
Nehru’s speech follows an almost perfect frequency as it moves along a persuasive story structure. Delivery Message Strategy Video analysis analyze communication India jacket Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru persuade persuasive presentation form speech story Tryst With Destiny MORE
In each speech (each one under 90 seconds), he tells a story with a clear theme and a beginning, a middle and an end -- and manages to thank people, too, by weaving them into his story. I finally got around to watching Inglourious Basterds over the weekend. MORE
The value of products will depend on the story they tell. “The highest-paid person in the first half of the next century will be the ‘storyteller.’ Nike and many other global companies are already mainly storytellers. That is where the money is — even today.” Rolf Jensen, futurist and author of The Dream Society I [.]. intention Storytelling vocal delivery Expression public speaking tips MORE
You've heard it's good to tell stories, and storytelling's a sought-after skill among those seeking public speaking training--but why? Stories are the ultimate example, a key part of any presentation. Stories build connection by adding color, emotion and personal detail about you. MORE
Stories are a great way to make your point. Tags: Resource anecdotes stories At businessballs.com , you can find many short anecdotes that you can use for a variety of messages. Some will be familiar, others not, but you’ll probably be able to find something you can use. Check it out! MORE
When Toy Story opened in the US at the end of 1995, it was met with enthusiasm and great critical acclaim. And yet the thing that impressed me about the movie was that I soon forgot all about how the animation was created and just remembered being engaged by the story. MORE
A story well-told can do more to put your big idea across than all the slides and handouts in the universe. But it takes practice and planning to tell good stories. A thoughtful read that incorporates great stories. Storytelling's a critical skill for today's speaker. MORE
Nick's story of battling cancer, losing his speech, and then working hard to get it back.and then runnning The Goat as planned is truly an inspiring tale of hope, belief, and rugged determination. A story has exposition, conflict, and resolution. MORE
Stories resonate with people on a deep, psychological level. Stories are memorable and help support our messages. Hence the speaker’s maxim: Tell a story, make a point. The best stories contain many elements related to plot, character, dialogue, etc. For … Continue reading → Stories and Storytelling Business Kurt Vonnegut Maya Eilam Stories storytelling the shapes of storiesStorytelling is powerful. MORE
Here are two wonderful examples of telling your own personal story on stage. This may seem counter intuitive when you are telling your own story, when you are talking about your own life , but it''s actually not so hard. MORE
The short is also a reminder of the power of the visual to tell a story as the film has no dialog (though the audio effects and musical score are excellent). Wonderful lessons in visual storytelling can come from anywhere. Good films, even animated shorts, are rich in storytelling lessons. MORE
There''s also very little originality in how most advertisers are telling and selling their stories. And by emotional impact, I mean that there are a variety of emotions triggered by the images, that help to "sell" her story. MORE
A lot of people are talking about telling stories during a presentation. Stories are. Here’s a related post from Garr Reynolds, “We learn from stories and experiences.” Why do I remember that story, having forgotten thousands of other statements? MORE
This is one of the secrets to mastery in general, and hacking away is indeed what we must do to identify the essence of our message and to build strong stories. Story] needs.architectural structure, which is completely forgotten once you see the movie. MORE
We are wired for stories. We are programmed to prefer stories and to think in story structures.” Stories are ubiquitous in our lives. Jean-Paul Sartre said, "A man is always a teller of stories. surrounded by his own stories and those of other people. MORE
Adele tells a story here, but she tells it not just with her words, but with her voice, gestures and facial expressions. She builds the emotion of the story to a crescendo, drawing in the adience subtly at first and then with raw and palpable sorrow and anger toward the end. MORE
I recently came across a great TED Talk on storytelling by Andrew Stanton , a director and screenwriter at Pixar whose filmography includes the Toy Story series and Finding Nemo. The next time you are working a story into a speech or pres entation, have a look through those points. MORE
"Good science is a good story," says the two-time Pulitzer Prize winning biologist Edward O. something, and when they discover something they want to tell a story, they want to.explain to others [the] why and where it came from, what. MORE
If you're struggling with how to incorporate a personal story into your speeches, talks, or presentations, there's an easy way to practice: Use a story on which you've been dining out for years to practice shaping and delivering a personal story. MORE
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Stories resonate with people on a deep, psychological level. Stories are memorable and help support our messages. Hence the speaker’s maxim: Tell a story, make a point. The best stories contain many elements related to plot, character, dialogue, etc. For … Continue reading → Stories and Storytelling Business Kurt Vonnegut Maya Eilam Stories storytelling the shapes of storiesStorytelling is powerful.
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There’s a scene in the British comedy Cemetery Junction that I love because I think it’s a perfect representation of the power of sales stories and storytelling in sales. This movie scene seems far-fetched, but it’s actually an accurate depiction of just how key sales stories are.
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JANUARY 11, 2016
Our … Continue reading → Making it Stick Stories and Storytelling All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low-Trust World Made to Stick public speaking Stories of Unlimited storytelling Western Sydney UniversityThis morning, I was rereading the chapter on storytelling in one of my favourite books, Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Health. (To To see the seven-part series that I wrote on the book, you can find all the posts here.)
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This is one of the secrets to mastery in general, and hacking away is indeed what we must do to identify the essence of our message and to build strong stories. Story] needs.architectural structure, which is completely forgotten once you see the movie.
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Over the years, there are several stories that seem to be 'general domain' (for you computer geeks, think "Open Source"), and are used and occasionally altered depending on the occasion. 2) Stuck Semi Story. I admit to really liking this story. 4) Feed The Right Wolf Story.
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When Toy Story opened in the US at the end of 1995, it was met with enthusiasm and great critical acclaim. And yet the thing that impressed me about the movie was that I soon forgot all about how the animation was created and just remembered being engaged by the story.
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In October, 2011, I wrote what has become one of the most popular posts on this site - Speak and Deliver''s Story Graveyard - filled with stories that I felt needed to be buried, and removed from our use as speakers.
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JULY 10, 2012
Legendary documentary Ken Burns says that the best stories are about "One plus one equals three." A good story is more than simply the sum of its parts. There is not just one way — one formula if you will — for describing what good story and good storytelling is.
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When Tony and I were in America we attended a Story Theater Retreat with professional speaker Doug Stevenson. This is a two-and-a-half-day workshop focusing on crafting and refining just one story, but at the same time teaching you a process that you can apply to all of your stories.
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And there is no shortage of people giving story advice and tips. Much of the advice is helpful, but the enormous volume of information related to writing or telling better stories can be overwhelming. There are a ton of storytelling-related books and websites in the cosmos.
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APRIL 12, 2013
We are wired for stories. We are programmed to prefer stories and to think in story structures.” Stories are ubiquitous in our lives. Jean-Paul Sartre said, "A man is always a teller of stories. surrounded by his own stories and those of other people.
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Jonah is the co-founder and CEO of Free Range Studios , and his first book, Winning the Story Wars , came out in July. In it, he champions the power of story and stresses that great stories are the best way to reach people with your message. (I
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FEBRUARY 3, 2013
The short is also a reminder of the power of the visual to tell a story as the film has no dialog (though the audio effects and musical score are excellent). Wonderful lessons in visual storytelling can come from anywhere. Good films, even animated shorts, are rich in storytelling lessons.
Duarte Blog
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Nehru’s speech follows an almost perfect frequency as it moves along a persuasive story structure. Delivery Message Strategy Video analysis analyze communication India jacket Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru persuade persuasive presentation form speech story Tryst With Destiny
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JUNE 30, 2014
I recently met Shirley Gutkowski online and was so inspired by her story that I asked if I could interview her. As a result, the video and audio aren’t always in sync, but just listen and you’ll get the full value of Shirley’s story.). The post An inspiring speaking story — from disses to raves appeared first on PowerPoint Tips Blog. Have you ever gotten really awful feedback from an audience? Speakers are especially sensitive to negative feedback.
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NOVEMBER 4, 2013
Here are two wonderful examples of telling your own personal story on stage. This may seem counter intuitive when you are telling your own story, when you are talking about your own life , but it''s actually not so hard.
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JULY 24, 2013
What a cool image that would be, and what a great story it would tell. 50 years later. Same place. Same ship. On the. left, my dad and me in 1962 on deck somewhere in the Strait of Juan de Fuca on. the way to beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. On the right, my son and me last week on the.
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If Graham (or a guest) deems the story to be unsatisfactory or told poorly, he pulls a lever and the storyteller is tipped out of the chair backwards. I'm always rooting for the storyteller to have a good enough story to be allowed to walk away.
Presentation Zen
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
“But how could you live and have no story to tell?” character, you have no story; and without story, you have no screenplay." To live is to have a story to tell. Whether you decide to share your story (stories) with others is another matter.
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MARCH 22, 2013
But the video I'd like to highlight today concerns the role of neurochemistry and story. Have you ever wondered what is happening to you at the neurochemical level when a story gets your full attention, brings you in, and then causes you to care deeply about its contents?
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AUGUST 31, 2011
Adele tells a story here, but she tells it not just with her words, but with her voice, gestures and facial expressions. She builds the emotion of the story to a crescendo, drawing in the adience subtly at first and then with raw and palpable sorrow and anger toward the end.
PowerPoint Tips
JANUARY 7, 2013
Stories are a powerful way to help your audience understand and relate to your message. But how do you illustrate your story? But let’s say you want to illustrate your story. Here’s an example story: We need to upgrade the skills of the people in our IT Department.
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There''s also very little originality in how most advertisers are telling and selling their stories. And by emotional impact, I mean that there are a variety of emotions triggered by the images, that help to "sell" her story.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
The Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association has been running an Academy for emerging speakers since 2005. The Speakers Academy (originally called Pro-Track) has graduated over 300 speakers from the year-long training program.
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AUGUST 3, 2013
"Good science is a good story," says the two-time Pulitzer Prize winning biologist Edward O. something, and when they discover something they want to tell a story, they want to.explain to others [the] why and where it came from, what.
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Tell Colorful Stories Stories in your presentation can paint pictures in the minds of your audience and connect emotionally. Notice the visuals in this story and feel the emotional connection. What did you see while reading that story? You can do it with colorful stories.
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MARCH 8, 2012
I recently came across a great TED Talk on storytelling by Andrew Stanton , a director and screenwriter at Pixar whose filmography includes the Toy Story series and Finding Nemo. The next time you are working a story into a speech or pres entation, have a look through those points.
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In each speech (each one under 90 seconds), he tells a story with a clear theme and a beginning, a middle and an end -- and manages to thank people, too, by weaving them into his story. I finally got around to watching Inglourious Basterds over the weekend.
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AUGUST 22, 2012
A story well-told can do more to put your big idea across than all the slides and handouts in the universe. But it takes practice and planning to tell good stories. A thoughtful read that incorporates great stories. Storytelling's a critical skill for today's speaker.
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JULY 3, 2012
Anecdotes, stories, and diversions bring a presentation to life. Like a good story or anecdote, my diversion bought me not just the colors of Istanbul, but it’s sounds, and smells, and textures, and tastes. When we tell a story, the audience sits forward. If we haven’t planned a story thoroughly, before we know it, the walls can start closing in, and we struggle to find our way back to the main theme in a way that the audience start to recognize as a “lost presenter”!
Presentation Zen
AUGUST 14, 2013
Story has logic and structure, but more than anything else story is the transfer of emotion. Story makes us feel something. The TED Talk below by Joseph Kim tells the evocative story of his life in North Korea. It''s a moving story and a presentation well worth watching.
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MAY 15, 2017
“Our stories are the key to connecting. Quotes for Public Speakers Mark Brown public speaking public speaking quotes quotes Stories storytellingThey don’t have to be sensational; they just have to be sincere.” — Mark Brown.
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FEBRUARY 22, 2013
Nick's story of battling cancer, losing his speech, and then working hard to get it back.and then runnning The Goat as planned is truly an inspiring tale of hope, belief, and rugged determination. A story has exposition, conflict, and resolution.
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OCTOBER 8, 2010
The value of products will depend on the story they tell. Not all stories are created equal. A good story is indeed powerful, but what many people call stories are not complete. Many are just set ups for the real story. So what makes a good story good and also useful? • Get the whole story. Kate started out with a powerful quotation … “The highest-paid person in the first half of the next century will be the ‘storyteller.’
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OCTOBER 10, 2012
You've heard it's good to tell stories, and storytelling's a sought-after skill among those seeking public speaking training--but why? Stories are the ultimate example, a key part of any presentation. Stories build connection by adding color, emotion and personal detail about you.
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JUNE 30, 2010
Stories are a great way to make your point. Tags: Resource anecdotes stories At businessballs.com , you can find many short anecdotes that you can use for a variety of messages. Some will be familiar, others not, but you’ll probably be able to find something you can use. Check it out!
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It has been said that there are no new stories; there are only new ways of telling the old stories. The same holds true for public speaking and presentation skills.
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But how do you find a story that inspires? It went to a company that exists simply to instruct and encourage people to tell and record their stories. Last week, StoryCorps was awarded the $1M TED prize. The prize didn’t go to a technologist or an architect or a scientist.
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The value of products will depend on the story they tell. “The highest-paid person in the first half of the next century will be the ‘storyteller.’ Nike and many other global companies are already mainly storytellers. That is where the money is — even today.” Rolf Jensen, futurist and author of The Dream Society I [.]. intention Storytelling vocal delivery Expression public speaking tips
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A lot of people are talking about telling stories during a presentation. Stories are. Here’s a related post from Garr Reynolds, “We learn from stories and experiences.” Why do I remember that story, having forgotten thousands of other statements?
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