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One of the important elements of a good story is a conflict, a struggle, a problem that needs resolution. If we do not introduce the conflict early on in our story it may become drugged out and boring. Use the

Let’s continue with our discussion about stories in our presentations. We have covered characters. The next element I would like to touch on is conversation and/or dialog. If we only use narration in our stories they become dry and sound

Let’s continue with our discussion about stories in our presentations. A good story has the elements of a play. Every play has characters, so does every good story. The characters are the movers and shakers of any story. Our job

I have said it before and I will say it again. Everybody has a story and world need to hear your story. Imagine that you are just chatting with your friends and family and are telling your stories. In that

I would like to share with you some of my favorite quotes about storytelling. Tell me a fact and I’ll learn. Tell me a truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart

People identify with stories. They may not remember the point but they will remember the story. I often hear the remark, “I do not have a story. I have a normal, ordinary life.” So do most people. We do not

Everything in our lives is a story. Every story has a point. I understand that these are bold statements but I strongly believe that they are true. Any event in our lives, “big” or “small”, is a story, and every

Recently I was at a very powerful workshop where I presented a short session on storytelling. After my presentation, the response was overwhelming. The participants said that it was liberating, very informative, entertaining, helpful and very well delivered. However, what