So many presenters miss the opportunity to engage their audiences with dialogue. Speaking is live performance; why share the words as written prose? Consider this dialogue excerpt from Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath: âIf you wanta pull in here an’ camp it’ll … More â
If you don’t collaborate with AI, you end up with what AI can do by itselfâwhich is often less-than-satisfying, or with what you can do on your own. You’ll have to judge the quality of those results, yourself. So how … More â
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Are airlines greedy? Effective and authentic business storytelling would have led us to form a better impression. Remember when we used to get two checked bags with every airline ticket? And then those greedy bastards started tacking on additional fees! … More â
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Do you swim with whales? When we want big clients and big opportunities, we get in the water with them! And thatâs what weâll do in this coolest-ever business retreat. Check an Item Off Your Bucket List Spend six days … More â
For decades, FM radio stations served as the primary outlet for major record labels to promote their artists. Radio listeners visited brick-and-mortar music stores to purchase records, tapes, and CDs. For a while, M-TV joined the party. Then the … More â
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âPeople from technology don’t understand the creative process ⊠companies go through to make their products, and they don’t appreciate how hard it is. And the creative companies don’t appreciate how creative technology is; they think it’s just something you … More â
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Epizeuxis is the emphatic repetition of a word, with no other words in between. It’s used to highlight a strong emotional state or to emphasize a point dramatically. An iconic example is from Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’: ‘Never, never, never, never, … More â
Vernacular refers to the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular region or country. In literature and speeches, using the vernacular can significantly aid in connecting with a local audience by reflecting their everyday language and … More â
Syllogism is a form of logical reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions. A classic example: Major premise: ‘All men are mortal.’ Minor premise: ‘Socrates is a man.’ Conclusion: ‘Therefore, Socrates is mortal.’ Syllogisms are … More â
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Everyone thinks they know what good customer service is. We’ve all had bad customer serviceâa waiter who won’t bring the check or an Internet company that can’t keep a four-hour appointment window. But good customer service means more than … More â
Should I pay to speak at an event? Would a professional doctor pay for the privilege of treating your illness? Would a professional plumber pay to unclog your toilet? Would a professional soccer player pay to be in the big … More â
The best speakers tell stories about YOU! A speaker walked onto the platform wearing a rugged jacket and hiking boots. He set an ice axe down on a small table, pulled off his snow goggles, and began to recount his … More â
Trademarks are registered for names and logos associated with specific purposes. For example, my StorySailingÂź name is trademarked and the corresponding logo has a separate trademark. Because I registered a trademark for StorySailing, nobody else can legally use that nameâunless … More â
Audience members sometimes respond timidly when you ask them questions. They may be nervous about speaking up in public, especially in front of their peers. Instead of simply repeating what they say, amplify what they say. Speaker: âWhat are some … More â
Many people think of “speakers” as people who perform on big stages, but keynote speaking is only part of what professional speaking is about. Choose the best speaking business model for you. Keynote speakers have a “one-and-done” business. No matter … More â
How long does it take to build any business? Celebrities and rock stars may find it easy to launch an enterprise based on name recognition. A few speakers are able to build a practice quickly when they retire as industry … More â
How deadly are your bullet points? There are seven elements that every speaker must consider when crafting a presentation: â Timing â Volume â Pauses â Presence â Facial Expressions â Body Language â And Dynamics Let’s talk about timing … More â
Load a demo and view the AI-generated results. Speaker Introduction Wizard by Dave Bricker A strong, interesting, and concise introduction sets the stage for your performance. It builds energy and primes your audience to focus on the problem you address, … More â
Here’s a little holiday fun. Thanks for reading my storytelling posts. Have a safe, happy, and prosperous season. ‘Twas a month before Christmas, when all through the land Every forklift was stirring, precisely as planned Products were lined on … More â
When the urge to gripe arises, consider that no matter what dark clouds may loom on the horizon, you threaded the needle of human history. Imagine what life would have been like had you been born not so many years … More â
What is musical storytelling? Many of our favorite storytellers rely on music to help them deliver their messages with impact. Depending on what’s happening in the story, they use specific techniques and strategies. For example, when there’s a dream sequence, … More â
Another agonizing networking event! You walk around the room, introduce yourself to the next stranger, ask them what they do, and pray they’ll offer anything remotely relevant to you. Great! Another realtor! Wow! Another financial manager! Nice to meet you … More â
Is AI-Generated Marketing Copy the powerful shortcut we’ve been told it is? The explosive growth of online content has done little for the evolution of graphic design or copywriting. Publishing has never been so easy, and the demands of producing … More â
Is your digital calendar robbing you of the time you need to be productive? Maybe the problem isn’t your calendar. Back in my carefree boat bum days, my course was governed by the world’s natural rhythms. I rose and retired … More â
Perhaps you’ve experienced flow writing. You sit down, watch your fingers tap away at the keyboard, and wonder, Where did that come from? Did I write that? That’s really good! Sometimes the experience of flow can be as simple and … More â
You’ve been asked to pitch a big project. You and your teammates Shelly and Barbara sit at your conference table discussing next week’s big presentation. âIt’s impossible to know how the competition is going to position themselves,â says Shelly. âWe … More â
The âelevator pitchâ is an essential professional toolâa tool that should be kept razor sharp and as ready to deploy as a handshake and a smileâand yet, most professionals are woefully bad at introducing themselves. Have you ever attended a … More â
Should you charge $20 for your new book or $19.97? Will dropping your price by three cents help you sell more books? What about smart consumers who are educated about sales and marketing? Will they think you’re being manipulative? … More â
Maria, a realtor attended one of my storytelling workshops at the suggestion of a mutual friend. âWhat does storytelling have to do with real estate?â she asked before the session started. Tell me about a property you’re excited about,â I … More â
Lost and found items create logistical challenges, but stories are always about people. The story of how (or whether) a person is reunited with a lost item they need or value determines the success of important business relationships. Create a … More â
I was talking with a friend at a business networking event when a man came plowing through the crowd doling out business cards as if he were handing out candy on Halloween. After the most cursory of introductions, he put … More â
How do you put a price on your passion? How can you charge a fair-but-high price for your services? You’ve got a fantastic prospect on the line. The conversation is engaging. The relationship develops instantly. Your hopefully-soon-to-be client is … More â
Inspire prospects to ask you to sell to them. Many years ago I was out sailing on Biscayne Bay with an old sailor friend. The conversation drifted from how to adjust the sails to light talk about our personal lives, … More â
The following advice on writing and publishing is based on my own experiences and those of my clients. I hope you find it valuable and encouraging, even if it changes your expectations. I’ve written and published twelve books, and I’m … More â
Hobbyist or professional? True professionals dedicate their lives to being the best in the world at whatever they doânot some day, but todayâevery day. Not try, do. I have played guitar almost every day for almost forty years. I play … More â
In storms of life and business, it requires immense energy to sustain conflict. Dangerous and destructive forces require attention andâat the appropriate timesâresistance, but often the best strategy is to park and wait for the tempest to subside. A retail … More â
Sell outcomes. The products or services you exchange at the transaction stage of a business relationship might not be the most meaningful basis for describing what you offer. Before you print your next batch of business cards, think like a … More â
Imagine an event where each attendee is given a puzzle piece and directed to connect one-at-a-time with others in the room to see whether their pieces fit together. Though such a laborious process sounds absurd, it describes exactly how most … More â
Anyone who questions the relationship between business and storytelling need look no farther than the humble corporate mission statement. The goal of this article is to teach the value of storytelling so you can develop engaging mission statements that … More â
Do you have a customer service horror story to share? What stories are you telling about yourself before you even show up to do business? A Customer Service Horror Story A friend of mine sailed his boat up on some … More â
If you’re skeptical about the connection between business strategy and storytelling, consider the challenges faced by advertising agencies and marketers. Ad agencies’ storytelling challenges are complex because they must consider how the stories of their individual team members dovetail with … More â
One Sunday morning not long after I had been introduced to sailing, I was enjoying a cup of coffee in the cockpit of my friend Strider’s boat. The sounds of rustling canvas alerted me to watch a bronzed man on … More â
Storytelling tips: You’re walking along and you happen to look down. âHey, that’s not a scrap of paper; that’s a $20 bill!â Isn’t it a rush when something we thought was useless turns out to be meaningful. Storiesâwhether they’re truth … More â
River stories: Numerous stories have been written about rivers. We all have rivers to cross. Metaphorical rivers represent both the obstacles we encounter in life and business and where the âcurrentâ carries us. Perhaps a tough conversation lies ahead or … More â
Do you trust your compass? Finding your way in life, business, and traffic is a challenge. The easiest way to get somewhere without getting lost is to switch on the GPS. But too many people never know the joy of … More â
Storytelling is a powerful tool, but no one ever talks about story listening. Have you ever been with a friend, family member, client, or colleague and assumed they were thinking and feeling something completely different from what they actually were? … More â
âThis should be a great presentation,â said Jess as we walked into the Chamber of Commerce breakfast and grabbed a table near the platform. The speaker made a gazillion dollars taking startups public. He’s the CEO ofâŠâ âWhy does everyone … More â
When I was young, I collected superhero stories and comic books. I was fascinated by the exploits of the same charactersâIronman, Spiderman, Superman, and othersâwho inspire movie-watchers today. The comic book was for me, the ultimate storytelling medium, a combination … More â
âStorytellingâŠ? I don’t know.â A troubled look flashed across Sally’s face. âYou’ll have a hard time selling me on your topic. Last year’s speaker was a dud. I need to deliver some wow-factor this year or I might not be … More â
The unlikely teacher is one of my favorite story themes, partially because I’ve been fortunate to have had wonderful, unlikely teachers in my own life, but also because it suggests pathways and opportunities for us to transform our lives and … More â
Use storytelling for problem-solving. Think about the various stories involved in a conflict and plot a course for resolution. Seen through the StorySailingâą spyglass, a story is analogous to the voyage of a sailboat across the rocky, stormy seas of … More â
Nideknil Marketplace was all hustle and bustle. Colorful signs above the merchant stalls proclaimed the advantages of endless products and services. Businesspeople crowded the aisles, picking up samples and literature and talking to the vendors. The pitch-trolls were out in … More â
Getting Forward to New Normal Retailers have been hit hard by COVID19. Foot traffic is down and online retailers are winning the game. But that story is only partially true. Online retailers started winning the game long before COVID19 shuttered … More â
Too many professionals buy the story that expertise is a commodity: Hire an expert, tell them what to do, and get the job done. Experts are experts because they know more than you do about their professional discipline. Experts are … More â
Have you ever been disappointed with a judge’s callâin a courtroom, on a ball field, or in a contest? Who are you to judge? In August of 2020, I watched eight finalists compete in the World Championship of Public Speaking, … More â
I’m that annoying neighborâthe bad guyâthe one who’s always complaining about my rights ⊠. or at least that’s the story my neighbors tell. While enjoying the sanctuary of my backyard one cool February afternoon, my bliss was interrupted by … More â
Speechcrafting is a special discipline of which speechwriting is but a single element. The effective speechcrafting professional understands the art of narrative and also the power of stagecraftâtiming, pauses, dynamics, gestures. Eloquent words delivered by a lackluster presenter will miss … More â
Speakers are commonly asked, âWhat’s your topic?â or âWhat’s your message?â Such questions may sound intuitively reasonable but they lead would-be speakers astray before the first word is written. Questions about âyour topicâ or âyour messageâ imply that your speech … More â
A friend asked if he should take a day off work to attend a free âBecome a Millionaire Speaker or Coach!â seminar. No. Don’t quit your day jobâeven for a day. I’m sure the session offers hours of true and … More â
