Tag Archives: storytelling

Sketches from the Summer School of Rhetoric – Part 4

Posted on 06/07/2019 by

This is the fourth post in a series based on the sketches that graphic recorder Linda Saukko-Rauta made during my public speaking workshop in Hämeenlinna, Finland. I was speaking at the 2019 edition of the Summer School of Rhetoric. Today’s sketch is about … Continue reading →

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Five Public Speaking Resolutions for 2019

Posted on 30/12/2018 by

I am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community. ——— As 2018 draws to a close, many … Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 295) – Byron Reese

Posted on 24/10/2018 by

“Stories are central to humanity, for they gave form to human imagination, which is the first requisite for progress.” — Byron Reese Photo courtesy of byronreese.com

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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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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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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 218) – Alan Rickman

Posted on 17/01/2016 by

“It is an ancient need to be told stories. But the story needs a great storyteller.” — Alan Rickman

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Powerful “Stories of Unlimited”

Posted on 11/01/2016 by

This morning, I was rereading the chapter on storytelling in one of my favourite books, Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Health. (To see the seven-part series that I wrote on the book, you can find all the posts here.) Our … Continue reading →

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