How to take a “Ah hah!” moment and turn it into a teaching story

As I’ve mentioned in other blog posts, the question I get asked most frequently by people who want to use stories to become a more interesting communicator is…

“Where do you find stories to use in your presentations?”

The answer:

Everywhere.

The key:

Pay attention to when you have an “Ah hah!” or “Wow…that was cool” or “Now THAT was a surprise” moment and then ask:

1. What are possible take away lessons?
2. How might I use what just happened as a metaphor to explain some concept I frequently explain?

In this short video, here’s an example of this. The story is also an example of how to open a presentation with a story that both illustrates what you are going to talk about and…how what you are about to talk about will benefit the audience.

Showing the audience in the very beginning how what you will share will benefit them is a great way to grab their attention and motivate them to listen.

Stories are a powerful way to do that.

For More On How to Use Stories to Become a More Interesting and Persuasive CommunicatorIf you want to learn more about how to use stories to make your message come alive, come to upcoming seminar:

Tell a better story. Become more interesting. Grow your business.

 

When: June 24rd · 12:45PM-1:45PM

Where: O’Maine Studio, Portland, Maine

A Maine Startup & Create Week Partner Program

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