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How to use storytelling to connect with others
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Rebirth
A story of a villain who finds redemption and is reborn as a better person:
Villain falls under a dark power ->Things go well for him-> Imprisoned by darkness -> Dark power has seemingly triumphed -> Redemption figure resolves situation -> Hero is reborn as a better person.
Use it to demonstrate that you are able to learn from others to make better choices.
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Tragedy
A cautionary tale - the downfall of a villain who chooses the wrong path:
Villain finds goal to achieve ->Sets out on path of destruction -> Commits dark acts that seal fate -> Sees plan unravel -> Is defeated.
Use it to show that you can learn from mistakes to improv...
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Overcoming a Monster
The typical story of courage, of hero versus villain.
Learn about the monster -> Train for battle -> Monster revealed -> Losing the battle -> Try different approach -> Defeat monster.Use it to display your problem solving skills: Tell a story about how you ov...
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Voyage and Return
The hero journeys to new lands, defeats darkness and return home wiser:
Quiet life ->Transported to other world -> Explore new surroundings ->Feel uncomfortable -> Confront with darkness -> Escape and defeat evil -> Return home wiser.
Use it to demonstrate you are abl...
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1.96K reads
The Quest
A story about team work - a group sets off on a journey with a goal in mind and through working together, they overcome all obstacles:
Team receives mission -> Smaller obstacles presented and overcome -> Final dangerous test revealed -> Final test accomplished -> Team wins prize a...
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Rags to Riches
The hero goes triumphantly from difficult circumstances to great success:
Terrible early life -> Leave -> Minor struggle and small successes -> Hit rock bottom -> Defeat the crisis -> Win and get reward.
Use it to show you are able to use your vulnerabilities to achie...
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Storytelling Structures
In his book, The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories, Christopher Booker explains how and why all stories boil down to one of 7 plot structures, and how these can act as outlines for effectively presenting all sorts of information.
By organizing presentations to follow these stor...
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3.26K reads
Comedy
A tale of a transition from state of confusion into one of enlightenment:
Use it to show the importance of communication avoid confusion and unnecessary conflict.
How to use it: Share a story about a time when you had a disagreement on a project due to miscommunic...
446
1.74K reads
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