Sep 29, 2022 | Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make Your Point
One of the most important elements of your story is the Foundational Phrase. This is one sentence that sums up the meaning of the entire story. Ideally, a month, a year, or five years after hearing your story, people will remember the purpose of your story when they...
Sep 15, 2022 | Business Presentations, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
When you’re creating a story, where should you start? It’s important to start with a purpose. What is it that you want people to think, feel, or do differently when you’re done speaking? There aren’t just one or two reasons for this: You might want people to sign up...
Aug 12, 2022 | Business Presentations, Connect with Every Audience, Executive Speaking, Inspirational Speeches, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
A statement I often hear from people is, “I don’t have a story anyone would want to listen to.” I can give you one thousand reasons why this is not true, but here are three: If you own a business, If you’ve ever been in a long-term relationship, If you have children,...
Sep 27, 2020 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Business Presentations, Inspiration Speeches, Make Your Point, Marketing, Negotiation and Persuasion, Persuasion, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
Why Most Stories Don’t Connect An important aspect of stories is the goal of the main character. What does this individual want to achieve? Too often, speakers present this ‘finish line’ in vague terms: – A financial advisor tells the story of a couple who want...
Mar 1, 2020 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Professional Speaking, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
THE Key to a Memorable and Impactful Message One of the most vital skills in public speaking is to deliver a crystal clear main point. Without clarity, you lose your audience and your influence. If you want to get to the heart of your story and connect with your...