The Moth provides storytelling coaching and I imagine that Arianna Huffington has her own team of coaches to help her work on her stories. I think this story is a good example of having a message and then crafting a story to deliver it. [Read more…]
Awakening the Senses! “like your life flashing before your tongue.”
Reciprocity
What an engaging beginning! This is a great example of the “give a story – get a story” dynamic. Who hasn’t though about that “last meal?” It is one of those get-to-know-you-better questions we used to ask each other.* My first five thoughts were: [Read more…]
A “Good” Bad Girl – What Ameera is doing right!
Ameera Chowdhury tells a great story that reveals there is more to her than her good girl, unassuming appearance might indicate. [Read more…]
The Story Factor – “How to” Series
Sam Thurman’s story is short (5 minutes) and delightful. Please listen to it before reading my comments so you can have the full listener experience. [Read more…]
Exercise in Empathy
Anna Deavere Smith is a wonderful actor who “performs” stories by taking on the personality of the original teller. She brings people from Studs Terkel’s collections back to life and takes her audiences on a tour . Here she is pitching a workshop on Empathy but this little clip reminded me how to really pay attention and I thought it might be a good reminder for you as well. She points out, “There is someone else going on when you are really paying attention.” [Read more…]
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