M&Ms, Rock Stars, and Divas

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  What of M&Ms, rock stars, and divas? The rock band Van Halen had an infamous clause in their contract…

Every Sailor Runs Aground Sooner or Later

1 year ago

  Every sailor runs aground sooner or later! How do you know if a speaker really brings the experience they…

Zero, Infinity, and the Search for Meaning

1 year ago

13.7-billion years ago, the universe expanded from a single point. Some of the light we see in the sky took…

The Best Speakers Tell Stories About You!

1 year ago

The best speakers tell stories about YOU! A speaker walked onto the platform wearing a rugged jacket and hiking boots.…

The Speaker’s Real Job

2 years ago

  What is the speaker's real job? We’ve seen it too many times: A dynamic, charismatic speaker gets the audience…

PowerPoint Mistakes: Bullet Points!

2 years ago

How deadly are your bullet points? There are seven elements that every speaker must consider when crafting a presentation: ✅…

They Don’t Have a Clue!

2 years ago

  They don't have a clue! In 1991, I sailed a wooden boat 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.  During…

‘Twas the Month Before Christmas

2 years ago

  Here's a little holiday fun. Thanks for reading my storytelling posts. Have a safe, happy, and prosperous season. ’Twas…

Thoughts on Thanksgiving

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When the urge to gripe arises, consider that no matter what dark clouds may loom on the horizon, you threaded…

Jazz and Musical Storytelling

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What is musical storytelling? Many of our favorite storytellers rely on music to help them deliver their messages with impact.…

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