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Business Storytelling Structure: 6 Steps for Crafting Your Story

Why Stories Fail Without A Structure Most business stories fail because they lack a framework or structure. When people try to tell stories without structure, they ramble. They overload their audience with too many unnecessary details. And as a result, the story loses focus and fails to connect.   The 6-Step Business Storytelling Structure Crafting […]

Build Executive Presence: 12 Tactics that Work!

In this guide, we’ll explore how to build executive presence. We’ll explore: what is executive presence, why does it matter and how do you develop it? The good news is that executive presence is a learnable skill.    Key Takeaways: Executive presence starts before you say a word. The way you stand, the way you […]

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 That last one trips up even experienced speakers. If audience questions make you nervous, the fix […]

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 (what some people call executive presence) 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 […]

7 Key Storytelling Techniques and How to Apply Them

In this article, you will discover 7 key storytelling techniques and how to apply them. We’ll do this by analyzing Susan Cain’s TED Talk on “The Power of Introverts”. It’s a masterclass in storytelling that engages, educates, and inspires. If you’ve read my book, TED Talks Storytelling, you’ll know that starting with a story is […]

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How to present like a TED Talk: 15 Pro Tips

Want to present like a TED Talk? Whether you are going to be presenting at the TED conference or simply delivering a TED style talk in the boardroom, this guide will help you master the art of preparing and presenting your message with confidence and poise. If you’ve ever watched a TED Talk, you’ve most […]