Tag Archives: storytelling

Something Just Like This

Posted on 02/02/2018 by

I recently had the privilege of moderating the 9th WAVE (Women’s Added Value in the Economy) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. It’s an annual event organized and run by the dynamic women of the Career Women’s Forum. The theme for the … Continue reading →

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10 Lessons from Jim Carrey for Public Speakers

Posted on 11/09/2017 by

I recently came across the six-minute film, Jim Carrey: I Needed Color. It is a beautifully shot and wonderfully told story about Jim Carrey’s fascination with art, particularly painting. The movie shows a side of Carrey with which many people … Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 255) – Mark Brown

Posted on 15/05/2017 by

“Our stories are the key to connecting. They don’t have to be sensational; they just have to be sincere.” — Mark Brown

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 243) – Ibn Battuta

Posted on 08/10/2016 by

“Traveling—it leaves you speechless then turns you into a storyteller.” — Ibn Battuta (أبو عبد الله محمد بن عبد الله اللواتي الطنجي بن بطوطة)

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“This Moved Me” Podcast: My Interview with Sally Koering Zimney

Posted on 25/08/2016 by

Sally Koering Zimney is a presentation coach, speaker, writer and host of the podcast, This Moved Me. She works with speakers and develops event programs. Sally also speaks to groups of people, helping them share their stories and move their audiences. You can … Continue reading →

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