Storytelling Cheryl Wiles with February 14, 2018 ©2018 The Polished Speaker www.thepolishedspeaker.com

Behind the curtain Preview: Why Stories work so well – Science of storytelling How to tell a great story – presence (non-verbal communication) and storytelling tips Finding Your Story – you’ll craft a story and tell it to a small group of your peers in this room – and get feedback ©2018 The Polished Speaker www.thepolishedspeaker.com

Why does storytelling work so well? Science of storytelling Cortisol Oxytocin You will forget the facts but you will remember the stories Imagery – shared space ©2018 The Polished Speaker www.thepolishedspeaker.com

Telling a Story Managing self-doubt and nerves Leadership Presence – what it is and why it’s important ©2018 The Polished Speaker www.thepolishedspeaker.com

Finding your Stories What is holding your stories back? Biggest mistake in business – allude to a story, but we don’t actually tell it. Share the story of your passion rather than talking about your passion. ©2018 The Polished Speaker www.thepolishedspeaker.com

Tips for finding your stories Make a list of firsts Someone said you couldn’t, but you did You overcame fear The moment your “why” was born Origin story ©2018 The Polished Speaker www.thepolishedspeaker.com

Storytelling Exercise Start in the middle of the action Help people feel like they are there with you Make the conflict clear Talk about why it all matters ©2018 The Polished Speaker www.thepolishedspeaker.com

The Power of Stories Start in the middle of the action Help people feel like they are there with you Make the conflict clear Talk about why it all matters ©2018 The Polished Speaker www.thepolishedspeaker.com

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