Today is Independence day in the U.S. Today we celebrate freedom and independence. And remember the struggles preceding. That independence story is also a mindset of honoring our individuality. Much like any country’s independence, it’s important for you as an independent professional to both celebrate your success and remember the events that brought you here. […]
Everyday Storytelling
How story arcs help you design a better presentation.
Will you choose the standard boring structure or challenge yourself to a better presentation? Every day you’re exposed to presentations and speakers in meetings, at conferences, in workshops, and events of all shapes and sizes. Do you remember the key message of any of these? Most of the time we forget the person’s name let […]
Masterful Monday 2
Those who tell the stories rule the world. -Hopi American Indian proverb #EverydayStorytelling
Your worst decisions make the best stories.
We all want to be successful at whatever we set out to do. We’re also human and humans make mistakes. You may be happy to know, those very mistakes usually carry with them the most valuable lessons. You could even say the worst decisions make the best stories. Instead of cowering away from struggles and […]
Why use storytelling in business?
Storytelling has been around as long as humans have roamed the earth. Even without words, drawings conveyed stories. And like many things related to humans, the way stories are told has evolved. From cave man drawings to smartphone apps – storytelling is woven through our history, our present, and reaches out to our future. But […]