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Podcast Episode #6, January, 2024 by Lisa

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ShowNotes for Episode 6

#6: How to Stop Boring Your Audience and Start Captivating Them with Engaging Stories

HEY FRIENDS,

Hey there, friends! 🎙️ Today we dive into the power of storytelling.

Have you ever wondered why some presenters can capture and hold your attention while others bore you to tears. Chances are they have mastered the art of storytelling. Stories have the power to captivate and inspire, but they can also fall flat on your listeners ears. Today we unlock the secrets to becoming a storytelling pro.

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to connect with your audience, a speaker aiming to make a lasting impact, or just someone who wants to level up their storytelling game – this episode is for you!

In this episode, you’ll hear all about:

SHOWNOTES:

[1:58] Why stories are so powerful and the different categories of stories that you can use to make your presentations and speeches more impactful.

[3:57] Kelly How to build a library of stories that you can draw on at any point to add value to your message.

[6:01] How to refine your stories so they have structure, characters, emotion and a powerful delivery.

[6:11] Story about daughter in Keynote speech with Brad Green at Angular conference.

[8:02] How to make your stories come alive with voice, body language and movement.

[8:58] Example of a simple, personal story told by Brad Green of Meta.

[10:59] When to use stories in your speeches and presentations and how to link them back to your core message.

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