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Tell Your Story Well
- Don't rush your delivery.
- Give your audience time to process what you are saying and react to it.
- Speaking slowly creates an aura of suspense.
- Be genuine, show that you are delivering something that is meaningful to you, and the audience will respond in kind.
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Engage With The Listener's Emotions
- The best stories get listeners involved in the tale emotionally.
- Make the main character someone the audience can relate to.
- Pretend you are the victim, and the audience is with you all the way.
- Tell a story about how you were walking your French bulldog and someone t...
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Make a point
- The best point to make is one that is inspiring and uplifting
- Telling stories that inspire with a clear, uplifting point is a great skill
- Tell a story about how inspired you were when you first met the person you are honouring today
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A Story: The Most Powerful Way To Connect
Storytelling is essential-whether you're trying to get a promotion, a new job, or simply make a lasting connection. It is a proven fact that everyone loves a story. Personal anecdotes bring people together and strengthen ties with your listeners.
Keep these six secrets of good story...
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Ending With A Call To Action
- Every story you tell about yourself should end with some kind of action or resolution. If you are mentoring someone and you’re sharing a story about what you learned from your first boss, end with an upbeat and meaningful action.
- The end is the action that embodies the moral of the s...
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Let It Flow
Build your story chronologically: with a past, present, and future:
Past: "I've always loved people, and that's why I'm passionate about this job in HR. I was outgoing and extrovertish even when young."
Present: "In my last two HR positions, I have de...
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Be Brief
- Talking about ourselves releases dopamine, a hormone that can be dangerous if you’re rambling.
- Keep your narrative short and to the point.
- Don’t turn a short story into a long and winding verbal road.
Example: Suppose you’re in a job interview and the recruite...
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