Storytelling Power: Secrets for Exceptional CommunicationGreat stories can move mountains. The best storytellers have the power to persuade people to get behind an idea and give it their total support. Yet the ability to relay a story that people can connect with, are persuaded by and feel passionately about is a rare skill. This seminar will show you how to craft engaging and motivating stories that can spark commitment and passion throughout your organization—and grow your professional influence. Get ready to create your most inspiring messages and convey them with true conviction.Who should attendBusiness professionals at all levels, including salespeople, marketers and anyone looking for an innovative and fresh way to stimulate and engage others, in order to get the outcomes they want.How you will benefitUse compelling stories to appeal to listeners’ emotions and drive your points homeRelay information in an experiential manner for greater impact and understandingMake a more powerful impression in meetings and presentationsWin over, influence and gain the trust of clients, customers and colleaguesEngage listeners with stories that naturally lead them to reach the conclusions you want them to reachWhat you will coverDeveloping the mental agility to alternate between objective (facts) and subjective (storytelling)Building a bridge of trust with your listeners to carry your facts, proof and benefit messagesLearning six kinds of stories: who I am, why I am here, my vision, my values-in-action, teaching and I know what you're thinkingPracticing the six principles of how to construct a story: developmental logic, oral language, intention, imagery, participation vs. control and point of viewDeveloping, testing and telling stories that suit the situationOutlineLearning ObjectivesTell the Story Like You Speak–Natural and RelaxedMake It Personal and Easy To Relate ToKeep It Concise–Omit Unnecessary DetailBe Honest and TransparentTie the Story To the Purpose of the EventLeadership Through StorytellingIdentify the New Methods of Leading Through StorytellingDescribe How to Lead Through Leadership StorytellingDescribe the Differences Between Impact and InfluenceDesigning a Strong StoryApply the SPAR Model of StorytellingPractice the Techniques for StorytellingWhen and How to Use StorytellingIdentify When to Use StorytellingDescribe the Elements of How to Tell a StoryStory Origin ResourcesIdentify Where Stories Come FromDescribe the Six Types of StoriesStorytelling HintsIdentify the Best Practice Hints For Being a Good StorytellerDescribe the Advantages of Storytelling in LeadershipPutting It All TogetherCreate a Story Using My Story GridCreate Future Repository of Stories Using All Learned Tools
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American Management Association
