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    Dot Dash

    Click here to download – Dot and dash outline for USPS SCR  

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    Best Storytelling Pitch Decks

    1. McKinsey uses a Data Storytelling Approach Download the slide deck here – USPS  or paste: https://akashkaria.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/USPS.pdf 2. Dropbox uses a SCR structure 3. Tinder uses Persona Storytelling  

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    Best Books

    I am a voracious reader. The books on this list and the ones that have genuinely changed my life – they either got me to think, feel or act differently and made a noticeable impact on my life:   Best Books on Health and Fitness Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity Breath: The New […]

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    Using Questions in Public Speaking

    Mastering the use of questions in your public speaking is essential. Using questions in your presentation can make your talk more engaging and persuasive. It helps with: Engaging the audience Structuring the talk Answering difficult questions from the audience But first, let’s explore the different types of questions:   Types of Questions in Public Speaking […]

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    How to be Anti Fragile

    In this article, you’ll discover how to be anti-fragile. But first – What’s the difference between resilience and anti-fragility? Resilience is your ability to bounce back from adversity—like a rubber band snapping back into shape after being stretched. But there’s a more powerful concept that builds on resilience: anti-fragility. This goes beyond mere recovery; it’s […]

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    Winning the Inner Game

    Two days ago, I stumbled into this book at the bookstore: The Inner Game of Tennis. Looked interesting enough, so I bought it. Well, it’s already become one of my favorite books EVER. The core concept? We have two “selves”: Self 1 is the thinker, the one who knows what to do and what not […]

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    Top Public Speaking Tips for Powerful Presentations

    You know how some people can walk into a room and instantly command attention? It’s like they have this secret sauce that makes everyone sit up and listen.  Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on eight of the top public speaking tips that’ll help you deliver more powerful presentations and speeches. Ready?   Top Public […]

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