Digging for Gold
Michael Davis
Author, Keynote Speaker, Presentation Skills Coach | High Impact Communication Skills for Leaders and Sales Professionals | In-person and virtual speaking and coaching
How To Unearth The Stories That Impact Audiences
Everyone has many stories, but they don’t all have equal value to audiences. Some experiences stand out as defining moments — they shaped who you are and what you believe.?
But how do you uncover these gems??
The key lies in digging through the layers of your life to uncover the gold hidden beneath the surface.
The Timeline Of Your Life
Here’s a simple exercise to help you find your most meaningful experiences:
Start by creating a timeline of your life. Write down at least 15 memorable experiences— both the highs and the lows. Don’t overthink it; just let the memories flow.
Once you’ve got your list, review it and ask yourself which of these experiences have shaped your values and beliefs?
Next, narrow your list to the top three that resonate most deeply with you. These are the moments that have had impact on your life. It doesn’t have to be a life-threatening experience. For example. it could be one incident that taught you the importance of having fun when you interact with strangers.
From these three, choose the one that most resonates today. That’s where your high impact story lies.
This process is like digging for gold. Your shovel is the questions you ask in developing your timeline.
What happened?
Why do I remember it?
How did it shape?
How did it impact my values or beliefs?
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The Value Of Digging
Like digging for gold, when you sift through the “dirt and the rocks” of your life, look for the shiny nuggets of meaningful experience that hold value. The story you unearth will be the one that helps define you and connects with others on a deeper level.
Grab your shovel and start digging. Your story is in there, waiting to be uncovered.?
When you find it, you’ll have the foundation for a message that’s influential, impactful, and uniquely yours.
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3 个月This is excellent! Thank you for sharing
President @ Fripp Virtual Training | Presentation skills expert
3 个月Michael Davis This is a great technique The Timeline Of Your Life. As you know I canll this the Once Upon a Time technique.
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3 个月Great exercise! Defining life moments make solid stories.
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3 个月This is brilliant Michael Davis!! What a great exercise! I think 1 extra question to add some of the sizzle to the story is, "what do you see while you are there?" That same sizzle sound TSSSS can make your stories more interesting when you look for the Tasts Sights Sounds Smells and Sensations of the events surrounding you! Well done. So happy to be able to bring a workshop alive with you and Jeff Rogers soon