Category Archives:
Storytelling in Business
February 18, 2009
How to Write an Inspiring Speech
Do you want to inspire people? Do you have a burning desire to share your life experiences and tell your stories so that other people can benefit? If so, there are a number of things to consider when writing an inspiring speech.
February 9, 2009
Destiny
“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan
February 6, 2009
We’re all in this together
This short video, shot by a few of my friends, is very inspiring. Give it a look. If you like it, share it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZkK9wYpd44
January 28, 2009
Quote of the day
“All the masterpieces of art contain both light and shadow. A happy life is not one filled only with sunshine, but one which uses both light and shadow to produce beauty.” Billy Graham
December 23, 2008
Create a New Tradition – Tell a Story
This year, as you sit together with friends and loved ones celebrating Christmas, Kwanza or Chanukah, gather together after dinner and ask everyone to tell a story. Turn off the TV, bring everyone together and create a new tradition.
December 2, 2008
Millions of Lives Affected by Violence
We were all set to go to India. Our bags were packed and sitting by the doorway. We’d gotten our shots, packed our parasite pills and were ready to take our first dose of Malaria pills. Then we got the news. We were in Tucson preparing to have a nice Thanksgiving with our son Bennett and his […]
November 22, 2008
Speaking in India
In a few days, Deborah and I will board a plane here in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 26 hours later, we will arrive in Mumbai India for the beginning of a three week adventure. I’ll be presenting Story Theater workshops and keynotes in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi. This will be a wonderful opportunity to once again […]
November 22, 2008
Brand Your Speech with a Phrase That Pays
After you’re finished making a presentation and you leave the room, what sticks? What did you say or do that was memorable? As Karen Post, the Branding Diva, says, “Many of us operate in a space where many others offer a similar product or service. If you want to stand out, you have got to […]
March 4, 2008
Conquer Nervousness: To Smile or Not To Smile
One of the most common mistakes speakers make is to plaster a smile on their face and keep it there, regardless of what they’re saying. This is as true for my public speaking students as it is for my corporate storytelling students. I encountered this situation twice in the last month. One was in a […]
January 18, 2008
Presentation Skills: The Dynamite Speech System
The Dynamite Speech System is a comprehensive approach to crafting a speech that inspires, motivates and teaches. If you ever wondered how professional speakers write and deliver speeches that are as impressive for their elegant design as for their inspiring delivery, this system will give you the answers. http://www.storytheater.net/dynamite.asp
