Hooks to Grab Their Attention Right Away
Whenever possible, you should start a story or presentation with a statement or question which instantly draws your audience in. Here are some good ones you can use: · You know what keeps me up at night? · Have you ever felt like you’ll never…...
A Story: The Common Ground of Comfort Food
I have a story for you today... I was mostly brought up by my grandparents. Their house, just around the corner, was my refuge from living with a toxic parent and I loved going over there as often as possible for dinners, visits with other relatives and definitely to...
No Story is Too Small
Around the corner from where I live a new pharmacy is under construction. It’s rising on a good-sized corner on a busy street and the big blue sign makes the promise of “coming soon.” The workers haven’t begun the actual building yet because they’ve been busy...
3 Ways You Can Sabotage Your Storytelling
Storytelling is a captivating experience. Notice that I say “experience.” When you make a presentation, you are typically expected to teach something, providing solutions. That’s fine, teach away! You are also expected to make an impact on your audience. It’s my...