HOW TO WRITE A BETTER SPEECH When you’re writing a speech, the secret lies in storytelling. It’s the art of transforming ideas into shared experiences.?But where do those stories come from? And how do you use them to connect with people? Here’s what we do: ??Get specific Paint vivid pictures in your audience’s minds. Instead of simply stating facts or outcomes, describe the challenges faced, the emotions involved and the eventual triumphs.? Example:?“For nearly 24 hours, our IT team huddled in the conference room. Under fluorescent lights, they scrutinized countless lines of code. They were missing meals and sacrificing important family time to restore our systems after the cyberattack.”? ??Compare and contrast Draw sharp contrasts to highlight significant points. Juxtaposing past and present scenarios can vividly illustrate progress or change. Example:?“Comparing our startup phase to our current global presence is like comparing a paper airplane with a jumbo jet. Sure, both fly. But their destinations are worlds apart.” ?? Use the power of questions Frame your examples around questions that prompt your audience to think deeply. Present your example as an answer to a thought-provoking question to engage the audience’s curiosity and analytical thinking.? Example:?“What if we fail? That’s the same question asked by countless businesses – from Airbnb to Netflix – that have paved the way for industry-defining breakthroughs.” ?? Make the audience the story Design your examples to include audience participation, such as quick polls or live demonstrations. Engaging the audience directly makes the examples more relatable and the overall message more persuasive. Example:?“Raise your hand if you’ve faced uncertainty in your projects. Look at all these hands. We’re all navigating these waters together.” Storytelling transforms your words into an emotional journey, making your speech a shared adventure. That's how you guide your audience exactly where they’re meant to go, #wordsfresh #speech #internalcomms
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Did you know that telling compelling stories holds immense power? Since childhood, I have always loved storytelling. I vividly remember the stories my mum told me decades ago. That's how deeply storytelling can captivate an audience. Many people across various industries and niches use storytelling effectively. From the days of our ancestors, storytelling has been a vital tool for conveying messages. In churches, ministers use storytelling to help their congregations better understand their messages. In schools, storytelling is employed to make complex topics more comprehensible for students. Great authors have used stories in their books to impart valuable lessons. So, why not leverage storytelling in your industry or niche to effectively communicate with your target audience? Stories resonate with people of all ages, ensuring your message is understood and remembered. If you're unsure how to start or feel you need to improve your storytelling skills, the chief storyteller herself, Dr Ishioma Elora Onah, can help. Registration for cohort 2.0 is open now. Hurry and sign up to learn how to use storytelling in your niche to make a difference. Don't say Kelechi never did anything good for you! --------------------------- I am kelechi chilaka, a dedicated virtual assistant and customer service representative, I am that extra hand you need to take your business to the next level. Need my services? Feel free to send me a DM today. Do you still remember stories told in your childhood days? How have you used storytelling to pass messages in your niche?
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Presentation strategy and design for leaders who want to present with clarity, engage their audience, and make an impact
How storytelling can help you to leave a lasting impression at a board meeting. Information overload is one of the biggest pitfalls when presenting strategies for the year.?That’s why finding an anchor to your story and packaging ideas into interesting narratives is so important. During a busy season, it is easy to get lost in the research, number crunching and idea generation. Only to be left with a deck full of great content but no clear way of navigating it. Talking about not seeing the forest for the trees…??????? This is where my favourite part of work begins - unfolding the narrative and packaging it up so that all this hard work can be properly seen. The very first step I take is to define Story Ikigai:? It helps to clarify the direction for storytelling and visual communications by focusing on four key elements: FUNCTION, AUDIENCE, STRUCTURE, and DELIVERY. Would you like to know more about this topic?? Let me know in the comments below by typing “yes”. ?#PresentationDesign #ClearMessaging #VisualSimplicity #StoryIkigai #EffectiveCommunication
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Author, Storyteller, Marketing and Communications Consultant, Public Speaking & Storytelling Coach, Motivational Speaker, Columnist, Teacher
Join me on Saturday, February 24 at 11:00 AM EST or March 9 at 11:00 AM as I take you step by step, through one of my Moth GrandSLAM winning stories. Detail here: https://lnkd.in/eKBh-QRV Storytelling is decision-making. The best storytellers in the world make the best decisions, almost second by second, throughout their stories. Effective storytelling is not about your facility with the language, your ability to turn a phrase, the extensiveness of your vocabulary, or even your grammar and syntax. You can speak English as a second or third language, stumble grammatically, possess a sixth-grade vocabulary, and still tell a fantastic, championship-caliber story. It’s all about the decisions you make. The means by which you deploy strategies, order content, choose anecdotes and examples, and keep the audience’s mind in your mind at all times. Let me show you how. In this Live Webinar, I’ll take you through a recording of one of my GrandSLAM-winning stories, stopping beat by beat to explain the decisions I make when crafting a story. It’s an opportunity to climb into the mind space of a champion storyteller and understand how and why I make the decisions I do. Storytelling is not magic. Storytellers are not born.? Storytelling is not some innate talent or skill. Storytelling is all about choosing the right things at the right times to move an audience. Make them laugh and cry and everything in between. Take advantage of this unique experience and learn how I craft and deliver a Moth GrandSLAM winning story as if you were standing beside me, watching me do so firsthand. SIGN UP TODAY $149.99 In this webinar, you will learn: 1. How to frame stories for the greatest impact 2. Deploy stakes, surprise, and suspense to keep an audience engaged 3. When and how to deploy humor 4. How to craft transitions that create momentum and excitement in a story 5. How to dip into and out of backstory 6. How to choose what stays in a story and what is left on the cutting room floor 7. How pacing, pausing, volume, and pitch can be used to enhance a story’s effectiveness 8. How to signal the length, weight, and import of a story to an audience 9. When to enter and exit a scene 10. What strategies make for the most effective beginnings
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Award-Winning Writer, Public Speaker, Consultant | Solutions Advocate | I help tourism professionals reimagine travel experiences and support sustainability using ethical marketing and strategic storytelling.
You’ve heard me say it before: You are a storyteller. But are you flexing that muscle in a thoughtful way? Build your confidence as a storyteller while also becoming a more mindful storyteller. Here are four things you should know about the process: 1. Building storytelling skills is a journey. You communicate every single day, but intentional communication takes practice. The goal is to build skills that make it easier to recognize opportunities where storytelling can be done more mindfully. 2. Disrupting storytelling is part of decolonizing travel. Responsible travel requires recognizing and deconstructing the systems in place that commoditize and exploit people and their cultures. Part of that deconstruction process requires disrupting dangerous storytelling practices by seeking out non-dominant narratives. 3. Storytelling is a multi-faceted skill. Using this skill strategically requires building an awareness of everything from power dynamics and personal bias to human psychology. 4. Storytelling is most powerful when it is accessible and personal. Moving storytelling from a macro skill to micro moments is a key piece of building your storytelling muscle. What are you doing to work out that muscle today? (Hint: Check out the extensive archive of articles related to communication and storytelling on the Rooted website. It's a gift that keeps on giving! https://lnkd.in/g34ut4At)
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There is true power in knowing how to tell a good story. Learning the qualities of a storyteller cultivates storytelling techniques that help leaders inspire, capture, and motivate their audience toward a specific goal. In a Harvard Business Review article, Peter Guber highlights 4 crucial truths of an impactful storyteller: ?? “Truth to the Teller” explains that being your authentic self, and relaying your feelings about the subject through your story, renders a truly unforgettable storytelling experience that helps you connect with the hearts of your audience. ?? “Truth to the Audience” illuminates how understanding what your listeners know, care about, and want to hear allows the storyteller to craft their story to resonate with those interest points. Resonating with those points keeps the audience engaged and wanting more throughout your story.? ?? “Truth to the Moment” shares that a great storyteller needs to be adaptable to the same story in different storytelling experiences. A great storyteller feels what is necessary to keep their audience engaged and responds fully to the audience's demands by making those necessary and spontaneous changes.? ?? “Truth to the Mission” states that, when telling a story, there is a mission to win your listeners' support and have them adopt the values you believe in. This is done by evoking powerful emotions in your listeners and expressing your passion for the subject in a way that highlights why you and your values are worthy of their support.? For more on how to employ storytelling techniques to capture and engage a larger audience, join us at PitchCamp: our 1-day crash course on communication. Click the link below to sign up! ?? https://lnkd.in/eHt6378h
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?? Unlocking the Power of Storytelling: A 3-Act Guide to Captivating Your Audience ?? When it comes to storytelling, one timeless structure stands the test of time: the three-act structure. It's simple, yet effective in engaging your audience and leaving a lasting impact, as we found with this project. Let's explore this structure and how it can elevate your storytelling game. ?? ACT ONE - The Problem Introduce your character(s) and their "normal world." Establish the context, routine, and balance in their lives. Then, throw in an "inciting incident," an event that disrupts this balance and forces the character to face a challenge. This crucial moment hooks your audience and marks the beginning of Act Two. ?? ACT TWO - The Journey Act Two is a roller coaster of emotions, filled with tension, twists, and turns. Your character must decide whether to face the challenge or run from it. This is where the audience follows the character through trials and tribulations, setbacks, and small wins, as they navigate both internal and external conflicts. ?? ACT THREE - The Resolution This act features the climax, where the character confronts the problem head-on, often making a significant commitment or sacrifice. Afterward, the falling action shows the character's new normal, having learned something about themselves or changed their perspective. ?? The Key Takeaway The power of storytelling lies in mastering the basics: Problem, journey, resolution. This narrative arc is the foundation of human communication. Keep it simple, clear, and concise to create compelling stories that resonate with your audience. Remember: Problem, journey, resolution. Repeat, and captivate your audience. ?? #communication #storytelling #digitalmarketing
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Entrepreneur Writer Realtor Politician Policy Ambassador @ Nigeria Global Affairs Council Yali West Africa Alumni
8 lessons from "How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth" by The Moth and Meg Bowles: 1. Everyone Has a Story: We all have experiences that can be shaped into compelling narratives. The book encourages you to tap into your own life for story potential. 2. Focus on Vulnerability and Honesty: Authentic stories that reveal your true self tend to resonate most deeply with listeners. Don't be afraid to share your vulnerabilities and imperfections. 3. Craft a Strong Narrative Arc: A well-told story has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Hook your audience with the introduction, build tension throughout the middle, and deliver a satisfying conclusion. 4. Show, Don't Tell: Engage your audience's senses by using vivid descriptions and details. Instead of simply stating emotions, paint a picture with your words. 5. Embrace the Power of Pause: Strategic pauses can heighten anticipation and add emphasis to key moments in your story. Let silence work its magic. 6. Find Your Voice and Vocal Delivery: Develop a storytelling voice that feels natural and authentic to you. Vary your pace, volume, and inflection to keep your audience engaged. 7. Connect with Your Audience: Storytelling is about creating a connection with your listeners. Make eye contact, project your voice, and convey your passion for the story. 8. Practice Makes Perfect: The more you tell your story, the more comfortable and confident you'll become. Practice in front of friends, family, or even a mirror to refine your delivery.
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At Brink we know that storytelling is a powerful tool for Behavioural Innovation. With the capacity to engage, increase empathy and awareness, the right story can help change how an organisation or group thinks and acts,?inspiring and shifting mindsets from tired lizard brain to curious and brave, ready to innovate like people matter. Read more in the latest by Lil Patuck on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ey9BPM_v #BehaviouralInnovation #Storytelling
How the right stories help shift our thinking from probable to possible
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Let me share a storytelling technique with you: It’s called the “Familiar to Unfamiliar” method. It always grabs people’s attention. Here's WHY- people will love to listen to you IF you have proved your success by moving from the familiar (your comfort zone) to the unfamiliar (uncharted territory).? So let’s see an example of this story telling technique- Here’s how I would use it as a thought leader: “I wanted to make our work easier by using new technology. But I had to learn how to use unfamiliar systems and step out of my comfort zone.” Aren’t you curious? You might ask, "But what happened next?" "But how did Lincia manage?"?And this is how I’d respond as you’re going over these questions in your mind: “Well, I took on the challenge, learned new skills, and got better at them. Therefore, with perseverance and being open to change, I found new and creative solutions which helped us in these ways…” As you can see, this storytelling keeps people interested, wondering about your journey from the familiar to something new. Can you convince people that you made this journey successfully??It's all about delivering the “Familiar to Unfamiliar” story-telling technique with confidence. If you need help with creating engaging narratives, DM "story" and my team will get in touch with you! ?? #Innovation #CreativeThinking
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I talk about writing systems and storytelling to help you attract attention to your work.
I’m obsessed with the art & science of storytelling. Here are the 5 best TED Talks for storytellers I’ve found. 1. The Magical Science of Storytelling (David JP Phillips) We are biologically wired to tell stories. Our bodies have a hormonal reaction when we hear stories that produce: ? Dopamine: increases focus, motivation, and memory ? Oxytocin: promotes generosity, trust, and bonding ? Endorphins: enhance creativity, relaxation, and focus 2. The Science of Storytelling (Will Storr) Storytelling is deeply rooted in human psychology and evolution Understanding these principles can help us become better storytellers and lead more fulfilling lives. All stories need: ? Change: “All story is change" and our brains are obsessed with change. ? Cause & Effect: A well-constructed story is a sequence of causes and effects ? Moral Outrage: Motivates us to keep engaging with a story. ? Effectance: Something has to happen ? Happiness: We get happiness from pursuing meaningful but difficult goals. 3. The Storytelling in All of Us (Zach King) Anyone can be a storyteller and reach the world through technology. Use these tools to create something that will inspire the world. ? Affordable high-quality cameras ? Ability to build an audience online ? Collaboration with others remotely 4. The Clues to a Great Story (Andrew Stanton) Stories affirm who we are and help us connect with others. "Drama is anticipation mingled with uncertainty.” ? Make the audience work to connect the dots of the story ? Great characters are unconsciously driven by a goal ? Stories need constant change to hold our attention 5. Seven Keys to Good Storytelling (Josh Campbell) Everyone has a story to tell; claiming otherwise is an excuse. Good storytelling is more about avoiding bad storytelling. ? Have an outline but allow for flexibility. ? Focus on connecting with the audience. ? Don't let unnamed people have power over your story. ? Make peace with your story before sharing it. ? Don't include unnecessary information. ? Trust the audience to understand the lesson. ? Trust your audience's shared human experiences. ~~~ Enjoy this? ???Follow me for more:?Kyle Chastain
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