Need to give a workshop? A presentation? Sales pitch? Do yourself a favour and use the four C’s from The Moth - one of my all-time favourite resources. If you’ve not heard of them before, the Moth is all about live storytelling done incredibly well about almost any topic you can … [Read more...] about Like moths to a flame – draw your audience in with these Four C’s
Remember the time when…… Storytelling and the Hero’s Journey Part Two
As I mentioned a post or two ago, I’m reading Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser. It got me thinking about the Hero’s Journey which I wrote a post about - how to use the journey to help you and your team (including an editable … [Read more...] about Remember the time when…… Storytelling and the Hero’s Journey Part Two
Remember the time when…… Storytelling and the Hero’s Journey Part One
I’m reading Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser. It is fantastically fabulous. In it Elizabeth says, “Storytellers are the meaning makers in a society, therefore they have a weighty influence and the ability to move humanity … [Read more...] about Remember the time when…… Storytelling and the Hero’s Journey Part One
How you can use storytelling to defeat evil from Storytelling Master Marsha Shandur
As my Nana’s jewelry slid through my little girl fingers, it felt cool to the touch but heavy with memories. I felt a jittery excitement whirling around in the pit of my stomach in getting to explore her jewelry box. That’s one small example of master storytelling coach Marsha Shandur’s memory … [Read more...] about How you can use storytelling to defeat evil from Storytelling Master Marsha Shandur
Embracing the moments that matter (or what an Irish Ball & imposter syndrome have in common)
There are so many moments in life that can seem small but upon some quiet reflection you realize they have so much in common. Here are 7 of those moments & experiences that I was able to come up with in a very short period of reflection that all have something very special in common. … [Read more...] about Embracing the moments that matter (or what an Irish Ball & imposter syndrome have in common)
Storytelling as a culture builder – 3 funny resources to help you get storytelling
Storytelling is an underused strategic tool for building and maintaining great organizations. In my last two posts I covered 9 tips to help you get storytelling and three resources to help you get going. Now for three funny resources to tickle your storytelling funny bone: 1. Listen to how this … [Read more...] about Storytelling as a culture builder – 3 funny resources to help you get storytelling
Storytelling as a culture builder – 3 resources to help you get storytelling
Storytelling is a strategic tool for building organizational culture, managing change, teambuilding and more. In my last post I covered 9 tips to help you get storytelling. Here are three resources to assist you in your storytelling journey: Check out Springboard, the classic book by Stephen … [Read more...] about Storytelling as a culture builder – 3 resources to help you get storytelling
Storytelling as a culture builder – how feather dusters & snow globes can help
‘Tell me a story’ are words to make most people’s blood pressure increase. Just as North American corporate audiences don’t tend to sing or draw in public, we don’t tend to tell stories either. Or do we? The background story We all tell stories and we tell them all the time. We just may not … [Read more...] about Storytelling as a culture builder – how feather dusters & snow globes can help
10 tips for trainers part two: avoiding hairy, naked guys
This is part two of 10 tips for trainers. See part one here. It's my gift to you the day after my birthday. I figured as I don't have to wait until Christmas to open gifts why should you. 6. Avoid the hairy, naked guy; part A when we're stressed our brains aren't primed for objective … [Read more...] about 10 tips for trainers part two: avoiding hairy, naked guys
Learning about change & the power of music to rock the world from United Nations 'Messenger of Truth' Sara Mitaru©
Imagine being able to write “Messenger of Truth” as a job title on your CV. That’s what the incomparable Sara Mitaru can claim. What exactly is a messenger of truth? The United Nation’s Messengers of Truth (MOT) Project has 3 major objectives: to inform youth living in slums and inner cities … [Read more...] about Learning about change & the power of music to rock the world from United Nations 'Messenger of Truth' Sara Mitaru©
