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“From the very beginning of time, we have been telling stories. Stories are engaging, motivating, compelling, memorable. That’s why everyone must read Michael Davis’ THE Book on Storytelling.’ It is an amazing cornucopia of tips and ideas he has collected over the years from some of the best in the field.

The title says it all. This is ‘THE Book on Storytelling.’ There are 52 chapters, each a gem. What follows each chapter is a “Recommended Resource.” This alone is worth the price of the book.

I can guarantee you it is THE best. And I’ve read them all.”

Jarold Panas, Author and Storyteller
Co-Author, Power Questions

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2018-03-20T17:59:13-04:00

Jarold Panas, Author and Storyteller
Co-Author, Power Questions

“From the very beginning of time, we have been telling stories. Stories are engaging, motivating, compelling, memorable. That’s why everyone must read Michael Davis’ THE Book on Storytelling.’ It is an amazing cornucopia of tips and ideas he has collected over the years from some of the best in the field. The title says it all. This is ‘THE Book on Storytelling.’ There are 52 chapters, each a gem. What follows each chapter is a “Recommended Resource.” This alone is worth the price of the book. I can guarantee you it is THE best. And I’ve read them all.”

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“Michael Davis has demystified the ancient art and skill of storytelling and made it accessible to the masses. ‘THE Book on Storytelling’ is a cookbook that reveals the secrets of master storytellers.

Michael has invested hundreds of hours in this well-researched book so that you don’t have to. He has extracted the essential storytelling elements and placed them at the tips of your fingers.

Apply these lessons and processes and audiences will talk about your presentations for years to come.”

This book is outstanding! It will be my new #1 storytelling resource.

Ed Tate, CSP
2000 World Champion of Public Speaking

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2018-03-20T18:02:38-04:00

Ed Tate, CSP
2000 World Champion of Public Speaking

“Michael Davis has demystified the ancient art and skill of storytelling and made it accessible to the masses. ‘THE Book on Storytelling’ is a cookbook that reveals the secrets of master storytellers. Michael has invested hundreds of hours in this well-researched book so that you don’t have to. He has extracted the essential storytelling elements and placed them at the tips of your fingers. Apply these lessons and processes and audiences will talk about your presentations for years to come.” This book is outstanding! It will be my new #1 storytelling resource.

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If storytelling is the key, Michael Davis is the locksmith. He holds the keys to your success in storytelling. ‘THE Book on Storytelling’ will fundamentally change the way you see storytelling. As a result, more open doors will open to you than you ever thought possible.

I’ve met some coaches who show you how to discover your story. I’ve met others who show you how to develop it. Still I’ve met others who show you how to deliver it. However, Michael Davis is the ONLY one I’ve met who shows you how to do all three! He’s truly the one-stop-shop for remarkable stories.

Craig Valentine, 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking
Co-Author of the Amazon #1 Best Seller, “World Class Speaking in Action”

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2018-03-20T18:00:10-04:00

Craig Valentine, 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking
Co-Author of the Amazon #1 Best Seller, “World Class Speaking in Action”

If storytelling is the key, Michael Davis is the locksmith. He holds the keys to your success in storytelling. ‘THE Book on Storytelling’ will fundamentally change the way you see storytelling. As a result, more open doors will open to you than you ever thought possible. I’ve met some coaches who show you how to discover your story. I’ve met others who show you how to develop it. Still I’ve met others who show you how to deliver it. However, Michael Davis is the ONLY one I’ve met who shows you how to do all three! He’s truly the one-stop-shop for remarkable stories.

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“This book has more concrete advice than any storytelling book I’ve read. And I’ve read them all.”

Paul Smith,
bestselling author of ‘Lead with a Story’ and ‘Parenting with a Story’

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2018-03-20T18:04:04-04:00

Paul Smith,
bestselling author of ‘Lead with a Story’ and ‘Parenting with a Story’

“This book has more concrete advice than any storytelling book I’ve read. And I’ve read them all.”

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“Human beings thrive in the presence of connection. The #1 way to connect, without question, is through storytelling. Regardless of your profession, Michael Davis’s book gives you a step-by-step blueprint to become a more influential communicator through the power of storytelling. If you follow his coaching, you will become a great storyteller!”

Jeff Bloomfield,
author of ‘Story Based Selling’

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2018-03-20T18:01:19-04:00

Jeff Bloomfield,
author of ‘Story Based Selling’

“Human beings thrive in the presence of connection. The #1 way to connect, without question, is through storytelling. Regardless of your profession, Michael Davis’s book gives you a step-by-step blueprint to become a more influential communicator through the power of storytelling. If you follow his coaching, you will become a great storyteller!”

https://speakingcpr.com/testimonials/jeff-bloomfield/

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"Michael transformed our everyday managers into conference presenters by coaching them and by challenging the traditional methods they were using to present. The outcome was phenomenal.

Our conference was elevated to a new level of professionalism. Michael will be retained to help make our trainers become better communicators, both visually and verbally and to assist us with next year’s conference. We highly recommend him and Speaking CPR to assist with your next event."

Robert Gerbus, President, Trans Ash, Inc.

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2018-05-10T09:44:06-04:00

Robert Gerbus, President, Trans Ash, Inc.

"Michael transformed our everyday managers into conference presenters by coaching them and by challenging the traditional methods they were using to present. The outcome was phenomenal. Our conference was elevated to a new level of professionalism. Michael will be retained to help make our trainers become better communicators, both visually and verbally and to assist us with next year’s conference. We highly recommend him and Speaking CPR to assist with your next event."

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“As a former Green Beret and professional storyteller, I give dozens of speeches every year. I am very selective about who trains me.

Michael Davis exceeded every expectation and was one of the best coaches I ever worked with. His quiet professionalism, and unsurpassed knowledge of storytelling helped make my Ted X Cincinnati talk extremely powerful.
I would recommend Michael, as a story and speaking coach to anyone with a high stakes talk to give. Michael will help you take your speech from good to great!”

LTC (Ret.) Scott Mann, Green Beret, Storyteller, Trainer, Coach, Author

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2018-05-10T09:45:38-04:00

LTC (Ret.) Scott Mann, Green Beret, Storyteller, Trainer, Coach, Author

“As a former Green Beret and professional storyteller, I give dozens of speeches every year. I am very selective about who trains me. Michael Davis exceeded every expectation and was one of the best coaches I ever worked with. His quiet professionalism, and unsurpassed knowledge of storytelling helped make my Ted X Cincinnati talk extremely powerful. I would recommend Michael, as a story and speaking coach to anyone with a high stakes talk to give. Michael will help you take your speech from good to great!”

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“We are privileged to have Michael Davis of Speaking CPR as one of the Speaker Coaches for our TED x Cincinnati event. I had the opportunity to be on several of the calls with Michael as he worked his craft with his speakers. I was impressed with how genuine, exuberant, and in touch he was with each speaker.

He truly has a gift in connecting with the heart of each person he works with and helping them to unleash their story into their talk. All of the speakers raved about his work with them. Each of them has had broad experience in speaking, but they all felt that working with Michael raised the bar on their ability to speak. You can listen to all of his speakers, Anthony Munoz, Richard Bernstein and Graeme Joffe, at http://www.tedxcincinnati.com/talks/.”

Allison Wonders Gars
Speaker Coach Manager, TED x Cincinnati

Speaking CPR

2018-03-20T17:08:04-04:00

Allison Wonders Gars
Speaker Coach Manager, TED x Cincinnati

“We are privileged to have Michael Davis of Speaking CPR as one of the Speaker Coaches for our TED x Cincinnati event. I had the opportunity to be on several of the calls with Michael as he worked his craft with his speakers. I was impressed with how genuine, exuberant, and in touch he was with each speaker. He truly has a gift in connecting with the heart of each person he works with and helping them to unleash their story into their talk. All of the speakers raved about his work with them. Each of them has had broad experience in speaking, but they all felt that working with Michael raised the bar on their ability to speak. You can listen to all of his speakers, Anthony Munoz, Richard Bernstein and Graeme Joffe, at http://www.tedxcincinnati.com/talks/.”

https://speakingcpr.com/testimonials/allison-wonders-gars/

“Investing in Michael is one of the best investments I have ever made. I speak on the subject of diversity in the workplace, which can at times be a difficult topic to discuss.

Michael taught me a repeatable process that allows me to create a foundational concept, a logical structure, an opening that grabs the audience’s attention, and a conclusion that encourages my audience to take action that will save them time and money.

I found Michael easy to work with, flexible with his schedule, and a wealth of information about the art of speaking. If you need to improve your presentation or speech, I highly recommend you consider hiring Michael. It is one of the best investments you can make in your own growth.”

Natalie Holder
Founder, QUEST Diversity

Speaking CPR

2018-03-20T17:33:18-04:00

Natalie Holder
Founder, QUEST Diversity

“Investing in Michael is one of the best investments I have ever made. I speak on the subject of diversity in the workplace, which can at times be a difficult topic to discuss. Michael taught me a repeatable process that allows me to create a foundational concept, a logical structure, an opening that grabs the audience’s attention, and a conclusion that encourages my audience to take action that will save them time and money. I found Michael easy to work with, flexible with his schedule, and a wealth of information about the art of speaking. If you need to improve your presentation or speech, I highly recommend you consider hiring Michael. It is one of the best investments you can make in your own growth.”

https://speakingcpr.com/testimonials/natalie-holder/

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