How To Create Interest In Intangible Ideas

How To Create Interest In Intangible Ideas

Do you have to present intangible ideas that can be difficult for people to grasp? How do you present them so that people understand and don’t get confused by the details? I was a financial advisor for 29 years. We had to discuss concepts like rates of return,...
Here’s One Reason Why Stories Fail To Connect

Here’s One Reason Why Stories Fail To Connect

Have you ever listened to a story that left you feeling…. Meh? There are several reasons why stories don’t create an emotional connection. One of the most common is lack of motivation for your main character. Consider this story: A prospective client wants to give...

One Simple Rule To Avoid Presenting Too Much Information In Your Speeches

Pick up insights into presenting with more impact and influence. Listen to this engaging and informative clip from the interview between Michael Davis and Captain Jim Palmer of Dream Business Radio. You’ll pick up a simple rule that keeps you from over-stuffing your...

Why Your Story Doesn’t Need To Be One Hundred Percent Factual

A question I often hear about storytelling is, “Does my story have to be true?” What is your knee-jerk reaction to this question? The first time I heard this question, my emotional response was, “Yes! Anything else would be a lie.” I had plenty of ‘proof’ to back this...

Why Audiences Ignore And Quickly Forget Your Personal Story

I was listening to an interview featuring a Hall of Fame speaker. She said something that on the surface sounded harsh. But, as a storytelling coach I agreed with. She said: “Quit thinking that anyone cares about your personal story.” The idea of sharing of your...