Back in 1996 a group of professional speakers asked me to teach them how to tell stories using my unique methodology. There was only one problem, I didn’t know I had a unique methodology. Read the rest of this entry »
by Doug Stevenson – Creator of The Story Theater Method for Storytelling in Business
I always advise my corporate and private coaching clients to use personal stories whenever possible. Personal stories establish credibility by letting your listener know that your wisdom comes from your life experience, rather than from reading the latest book.
Personal stories also reveal something about you as an individual. The stories you choose to share, and the way you tell them, provide a glimpse into your personality. People like to know who you are before they decide whether or not they can trust you. Personal stories are a great way to build that bridge to trust. Read the rest of this entry »
What do the Star Wars, Jason Bourne, James Bond, Shrek and the Matrix movies all have in common? Story structure. They’re all the same story told in a different way. Practically every movie you’ve ever seen follows a similar pattern or story structure. Joseph Campbell, the American mythologist, writer and lecturer, calls it the hero’s journey. Read the rest of this entry »
These are challenging times. Everything seems to happen slower. There is a hesitancy in the world that is causing people to be cautious. While income opportunities continue to present themselves, the pace at which they arrive may feel like watching a snail cross a four lane freeway.
If you are frustrated by the pace, be patient. As my good friend and drinking companion Bill Shakespeare always says to me,
“How poor are they that have not patience. What wound did ever heal but by degrees?”
Be patient my friends. What is yours will find you.
The Story Theater Retreat is a storytelling in business professional development workshop unlike any other. It is held at the Peak View Studio in Colorado Springs in the home of Doug Stevenson and Deborah Merriman. Make no mistake, this a a serious presentation skills learning experience with a focus on storytelling in business.
The Retreat is unique because:
Picture yourself in this situation: someone turns to you and says, “Jody was supposed to do some opening remarks to start the meeting but she can’t be here, can you jump in and get us started?” You have thirty minutes to prepare. What would you do? Read the rest of this entry »
Does being average bore you?
Are you driven by the pursuit of excellence?
Do you have what it takes to motivate and inspire people?
Picture yourself giving a presentation. You’re in complete control. You know exactly what you’re doing. When you want a laugh, you get it. When you want an emotional response, you get it. Your stories work every time. And at the end of your presentation people gather around to shake your hand and tell you how much they loved your stories.
It’s not about talent. It’s about craft. Read the rest of this entry »
This is the Introduction to my book, Doug Stevenson’s Story Theater Method. If you want to be a superb storyteller, in business or in your personal life, this is the HOW-TO book on how you do it. I often refer to my method as “Storytelling Technology.”
©Doug Stevenson 2009 – All Rights Reserved
I recently gave the luncheon keynote speech for a state association. In the program that I presented, Emotional Eloquence, I usually tell three stories, which I call: The Oscar Story, The Chicago CEO Story and the Dagger Lady Story. Read the rest of this entry »
I’m excited to announce a new website that provides information about my 21-Step How to Write and Deliver a Dynamite Speech System. You can even listen to a 15 minute sampler of the content for free.
In addition, there is a special offer now available for purchase online. Read the rest of this entry »
