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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 Advertisements

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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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The Science of Storytelling

Posted on 09/08/2016 by

On 1 June 2016, I announced the launch of a new digital magazine for public speaking professionals: Presentation Guru. I am proud to be one of the co-founders of the site. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation … Continue reading →

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What Kurt Vonnegut Can Teach Us About Business Stories

Posted on 27/03/2016 by

Storytelling is powerful. Stories resonate with people on a deep, psychological level. Stories are memorable and help support our messages. Hence the speaker’s maxim: Tell a story, make a point. The best stories contain many elements related to plot, character, dialogue, etc. For … Continue reading →

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