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TITLE: Be a Storyteller, Not Just a Speaker
AUTHOR: Sandra Schrift
CONTACT: sandra@schrift.com
COPYRIGHT: ©2004 by Sandra Schrift. All rights reserved
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Be a Storyteller, Not Just a Speaker
Stories develop themes. The themes chosen to illustrate the
possibility of stories are:
Relationships, Choice, Creativity, Making a Difference,
Celebration.
Speakers are ordinarily people, from teachers to
grandparents, from mountain climbers to cancer survivors.
The platform provides them with a privilege and awesome
responsibility to share their stories in a way that helps
the audience to “wake up.” Good stories make people say,
“Wait a minute. I can think or act differently about
everything than I did before.” Stories are everywhere.
Speakers learn to retrieve them and retell them to audiences
as a way to show their humanness to show they care; to open
people to possibility thinking and how making mistakes will
lead to the courage to finally help them succeed. Because
most of us delineate our thoughts visually, great stories
help to enhance and even transform our lives.
Be unique. Think funny thoughts. Live and re-live your story
when you are telling a story. Words are critical so be sure
to pause when necessary and BE IN THE NOW. Your words need
to create an image in the audience’s mind so that they can
remember your story. They may be a step away from their own
story. This will strengthen the connection between you and
them.
It’s a good idea to use props to enhance your humor.
Remember most people have an attention span of six to eight
minutes.
The Coach asks… what is your story?
Be a Speaker with Intention
As a speaker of Intention, you can help your audience organize their energy and actions that will bring about their desired goals, dreams.
Nervous? You Are Not Alone. Presentation tips from the Pros
Accept the fear and make it work for you. Most people cannot see your nervousness, so don't even mention that you are. Use this adrenaline rush of nervous energy by turning it into lots of enthusiasm in your delivery.
Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
The audience wants you to succeed - so just treat them as your friends and speak in a conversational manner. You don't use notes when you speak to your friend, so don't use them now. At the most, you may use some note cards that include some key words for you to remember.
