How to start a presentation
The start of your presentation; the bit that makes people glad they came…or wonder if they have made a mistake. So, of all the advice on all the internet, what actually works?
Storytelling
Live Session: Rules, Cheats & Rebels
“Tell us a rule, then show us someone breaking it” says Steve. “Now you’ve got my attention.”
How to Turn Boring Data into an Exciting Story (+Video Tutorial)
How to wrap your data in a riveting story.
How to get started with Storyteller Tactics (Free Video Tutorial)
Everything you need to know about using Storyteller Tactics to start telling your own stories.
How to harness the power of Order & Chaos in your stories
The Order & Chaos storyteller tactic introduces the concepts of order, chaos and a hero - that’s you!
Storytelling To Ace Your Next Job Interview
Is storytelling the key to more success in job interviews?
Icebreakers: An Introduction to How to Tell Stories
Through life, we’ve been taught that storytelling is an undoubtedly important skill to have. But no one ever tells us how to actually tell a good story. Here we explore both Icebreaker Stories and Story Recipes for an all round introduction into...
Crafting an Elevator Pitch (with 3 examples)
Sell an idea in just sixty seconds. Focus on the problem you're solving, the opportunity, the practical steps and the promise at the end.
How to be an engaging speaker
You've been invited to talk at a conference. Congratulations! If only someone could tell you the four key elements required for solid audience engagement...
Why do we throw coins in a fountain?
Why throw coins in a fountain? For good luck, obviously. We've all done it. But here's a funny thing...
The best Storyteller Tactic we never published
Storyboard your way through a presentation.
How our elders tell the best stories, and what you can learn from them
On a warm, drizzly evening the other day, I took my dog, Coco, round the block for a quick pre-bedtime stroll.
It would not turn out to be quick.