You have a powerful personal story. How can you use it to motivate and inspire others?

Die besten Geschichten bringen den Zuh?renden einen Mehrwert - sie lernen etwas. Das kann eine Verhaltens?nderung oder ein Gedankenansto? sein. Eine gewisse Relevanz der Botschaft ist hilfreich, aber nicht vorausgesetzt. Eine pers?nliche Geschichte sollte wie ein Segelschiff, die Zuh?renden zwischen verschiedenen Szenerien hindurchführen. Werden dabei Emotionen geweckt, wird dies unbewusst auf Umgebendes übertragen. Das kann helfen, die Erinnerungswürdigkeit der Kernbotschaft zu st?rken.

If I may add a little neuroscience lens, when we share our personal stories the brains of our listeners start to synchronise with us, the storyteller, through a process called neural coupling where our mirror neurons fire. Thus begins a process of empathy and a sense of 'they're just like me' and so we start to produce hormones of connection and trust like oxytocin and dopamine. We don't produce these with a lecture or a slide deck! As the great storyteller Robert McKee said - "stories are the currency of human contact" - when we step up and share of ourselves we demonstrate courageous vulnerability and show others that it's OK to be human! This, I believe, is intrinsically motivating.

Me presento, nací en Chile en una de las comunas más vulnerables del país, lugar en donde aprendí por necesidad los ejes de una vida sustentable, en donde nada se pierde todo se reutiliza y se le da una segunda tercera y cuarta vida. Soy Periodista, Escritora y Speaker Internacional, y desde la sustentabilidad, el desarrollo sostenible y el liderazgo interior propongo el método “Ecología Personal”, que nos invita a una transformación que comienza desde adentro hacia afuera. Desarrollo contenidos para radio y televisión sobre temáticas medioambientales y sociales. Fundé el programa “Chile Sustentable”, que ha sido emitido durante más de 12 a?os en cadenas como CNN y Fundé la plataforma gratuita “Mujer Sustentable??

You have the option to select either one powerful message or three valuable lessons. It appears that odd numbers are simpler to recall. If you opt for a single powerful message, ensure its repetition throughout the story. If you opt for three valuable lessons, ensure each one is mentioned during the speech. Do not assume that your audience comprehends the lessons.

I’ve learned to take out any parts of my story that are not relevant to the core message I want to convey. As an example: my story is one of adversity facing a dramatic change in my life …. Going into too much detail about how my life was before is too much and not necessary to get my point across. A sentence or 2 will do and then reveal “ the gem” pause, let it have its moment. The “ gem” are your words of wisdom on what you learned and a sentence of where you are now. You could compare your adversity to a few other types of adversity people experience so you can personally touch on peoples hearts. You’re inspiring them so take it seriously and make an impact. Leave them feeling hopeful, inspired or ready to take action!

Eine gute Geschichte wurde schon 1.000 Mal erz?hlt. Diese Wiederholungen erm?glichen, immer weiter an der Struktur zu feilen. Ein Spannungsbogen ist genauso wichtig wie in Film & Fernsehen. Es ist hilfreich, sich die "Heroes Journey"-Struktur anzuschauen. Sie ist abgegriffen, funktioniert aber wunderbar und hilft das Publikum bei Laune zu halten.

Sharing your own story is the best way to connect to the audience. I have been using lot of story telling in my sessions and trust me the recall value is very high. Especially when you share your failure stories and the process of your growth from these failures, the impact of your sessions is much higher. It increases your credibility and also the others look up to you as an inspiration and someone who has been there and been through.

What separates story from fact is the flow and emotion triggered. Consider using S.T.O.R.Y.: Start: Background and context Top: Challenge and climax Outcome: Consequence and the version of "happily ever after: Reality: Setting- time, place and character You: What's your message and lesson learnt from this story?

Distinguishing story from fact lies in its emotional flow. Think S.T.O.R.Y.: Start: Provide context. Top: Present the challenge. Outcome: Share the consequence. Reality: Set the scene. You: Convey your message and lessons learned. This structure weaves a narrative rich in emotion and engagement, making your story distinct and impactful.

It is important to share your story to impact people but before you do that you need to first consider these is it relevant to the needs of my audience? What is the moral of the story?

Sharing my journey through the ever-changing digital publishing landscape has taught me the power of storytelling. When we weave our personal stories with sensory details, metaphors, and genuine dialogue, we create a tapestry that resonates deeply with our audience. It's not just about sharing experiences; it's about making them feel what we felt, see what we saw. This connection is the heart of inspiration. By adding humor and surprise, we not only engage but also endear ourselves, turning our stories into beacons of motivation. Let’s remember, our stories are our legacy, let’s make them as vivid and impactful as possible.

We humans..connect through emotions...Emotions allow the engagement through voice..body language and reality...When all this amalgamation is seen in your expression..Motivation..Inspiration..and Public connecting happens

Sensory details (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Olfactory and Gustatory) are helpful to make the audience imagine your story. And when they do that, you are inviting them into your story and their analytical resistance is put to rest. Be cautious of not overdoing it as it could make your story too draggy. Consider putting sensory details in the climax more.

Make the sensory details you include as specific as possible. "The rocky road cone was melting on the hot Phoenix sidewalk" is way more compelling than "the ice cream cone was melting in the sun."

Find ways to make the audience the hero of the story — not you. Yes, you experienced it, but they must imagine or feel it as a shared experience. In what ways can you make it relatable? How can they put themselves in your shoes? You will have to put yourself in their shoes first.

Eine gedankliche Vorstellung von der Performance ist nicht einfach in die Tat umzusetzen. Sich selbst aufzunehmen und die Aufnahme zu analysieren, ist kritisch. Mir hilft es enorm, manchmal in meinen eigenen Podcast reinzuh?ren. Es ist erstaunlich, wie unterschiedlich die Au?enansicht sein kann - auch im positiven. Am besten, funktioniert das üben mit Publikum. Freunde, Familie & Kollegen geben zwar positiv gef?rbtes, aber hilfreiches Feedback, wenn(!) sie verstehen, was das Ziel ist. Es hilft, die Betonungen und Emotionen ruhig ein paar Mal überdeutlich zu üben und dann auf ein geeignetes Ma? zu reduzieren. ?hnliches l?uft es auch beim Theater, um überhaupt festzustellen, welche emotionale Tiefe in der Situation angebracht ist.

Las horas de vuelo son muy importantes para ser un buen piloto. Creo que asistir al máximo de actividades en donde puedas participar es clave para poner en práctica tu speech y tu propuesta. Si sale del corazón, te entrenas vas a mejorar día a día.

Vor allem Humor ist eine Gratwanderung. Eine Pointe, die in der Freundesgruppe ankommt, verstimmt ein anderes Publikum. Ein Publikum, dessen Wohlwollen man verloren hat, ist sehr undankbar und kann die ganze Performance zerst?ren. Umso wichtiger ist es, Feedback von vertrauten Menschen im Publikum nach jedem Auftritt einzuholen und kritische Fragen zu stellen. Auch müssen Spannungselemente verstanden werden. Hier ist es hilfreich, wenn kultureller Bezug zum Publikum besteht. Beispiele und Metaphern sollten das Leben der Zuschauenden berühren und nachvollziehbar sein. Sprichw?rter k?nnen ein Stolperstein sein, zeigen aber auch Nahbarkeit. Der Gebrauch von gebr?uchlichen Floskeln des Publikums baut eine positive Beziehung auf.

While powerful true stories stand alone well with most audiences i still always prefer to tweak it (and the images) where possible to have it fit my exact audience. Of course this means taking time to learn about them

I believe almost every on that has overcome a struggle has a story that can help others. The key is understanding your audience and who needs to hear it. Some stories can be used for multiple keynotes. Get out there and share your story to help others!

I customize powerful true stories for my audience by tweaking details and visuals to align perfectly with their preferences. It requires investing time to understand them thoroughly. Tailoring narratives ensures a stronger connection and resonates more effectively with the unique characteristics and interests of my audience.

Creo que cada presentación es siempre distinta. Somos distintos a diario todos. Es por eso que por más que tengamos una presentación base preparada es necesario tomar una pausa, conectar con el contexto en el cuál voy a hablar, estar atento a la contingencia y ser emocionantes???

While stories are powerful and can help your message "stick" with your audience, remember that it's not all about you. It's about your message. If you spend half your time bragging (or whining) about your life, you're going to lose your audience. Make sure that your audience gets some solid take-aways that they can use in their own lives.

Be cautious about highlighting stories on achievement and victory. Instead of being perceived as arrogant, tell your story from the perspective of gratitude and thankfulness. Use words like grateful, honored, thankful, privileged and blessed.

Identify your core message. It's also important to structure your story. Be the first to add the personal experience and use sensory details. Practice your delivery with the adaption to your audience, which makes it more interesting.

Emphasize how you grew and evolved through your challenges. Showcasing resilience and determination can inspire others to persevere through their own difficulties. Provide actionable advice or tips based on the lessons you've learned. Give your audience tangible steps they can take to overcome similar obstacles or achieve their goals. Don't shy away from sharing the vulnerable moments of your story. Being open about your struggles and setbacks can make your journey more inspiring and relatable. Encourage dialogue and feedback from your audience. Actively listen to their responses and engage with them to foster a sense of connection and community.

As some other contributors have hinted at, even if you've been engaged to speak about your experience, connect with your audience, rather than alienate them, by reminding them that they, not you, are the main character; in a story about my survival of the WTC on 9-11, the old lady who pulled me off the street as I walked in a daze and gave me some fruit and water, made me call my grandparents and helped me wash blood off my face and clothes... she became the hero of my story, both in tale and in truth. Let the audience envision, not you doing everything, but themselves doing something. Some people bask in hero worship; real leaders inspire heroism.