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The Secret to Making Your Audience Care (Hint: It’s Not More Data) storytelling for business storytelling tips

The Story That Captivated Millions

In 2009, a little-known author took the TED stage and delivered a talk that would go on to become one of the most-watched in history. Brené Brown, a research profes...

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Boring Presentations Are Killing Your Ideas—Storytelling Can Save Them storytelling for business storytelling tips tedx talks

The Presentation That No One Remembered…

My wife, Elysha, and I are attending an education conference. We are both teachers with more than 40 years of combined public school experience.

We love what...

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How to Keep Your Audience Hanging on Every Word You Say storytelling for business storytelling tips

Why Some Stories Stick and Others Are Instantly Forgotten

I was speaking at a conference in Orlando earlier this year. Before my speech, I like to spend time in the room, listening to the other speak...

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Why No One Is Listening to You (And How Storytelling Can Fix It) storytelling for business storytelling tips

I’m sitting in an uncomfortable seat in a darkened auditorium. Onstage, a man is talking about his company. He’s the CEO, and today, he’s rolling out a new initiative. He’s told me It’s an important c...

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25 Things: The Stories You Didn't Know You Had stories storytelling tips

Years ago, my friend Kate sent me a message entitled “25 Things” via Facebook. It included a list of 25 random facts about her and a request for me to reciprocate.
I suspect it was a meme of some sort ...

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Four Brand-New Storytelling Webinars storytelling for business storytelling tips

Hey everybody,

I have some exciting news for you!

For the entire month of May, we're offering four brand-new webinars, each one dealing with a different topic but ultimately designed to help you com...

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Storytime with Matthew Dicks: The Magic Window stories

Join me in this captivating recount of a day on the golf course turned into a lesson in life and storytelling. Discover how a series of decisions led to unexpected outcomes, teaching valuable lessons ...

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She Held My Hand stories

Years ago, someone asked my wife, Elysha, when she first started falling in love with me.

Thankfully, I was standing beside her when this question was asked. 

My assumption, of course, was that she ...

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Storytelling for Personal Life Moments storytelling for business

Unleashing the Power of Storytelling in Life's Crucial Moments

Alright, let's talk about life moments. We all have to deal with them, right?

You know, those times when we have to stand in front of p...

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Storytelling for Presenters, Public Speaking, Keynotes, and Pitch Decks storytelling for business

Elevating Your Public Speaking with the Power of Storytelling

If you're a public speaker today, if you're the kind of person who stands on stages and delivers talks or inspirational addresses, you kn...

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Storytelling for Leaders storytelling for business

Become a Great Leader By Using Strategic Stories - The Power of Strategic Storytelling

  • Improve Your Communication
  • Motivate Others
  • and Demonstrate Integrity

There are two kinds of leaders in th...

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Storytelling for Sales, Marketing, and Advertising: Elevate Your Strategy with Compelling Narratives storytelling for business

Connect, engage, and persuade your audience to create awareness, spread your message, and increase sales

In the fast-paced world of sales, marketing, and advertising, capturing the attention of your ...

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