Universal versus specific in business storytelling October 2, 2017Why are so many films about love, or the battle between good and evil, or ‘coming of age?’ Because these…
Business storytelling… knowing when to quit September 30, 2017“After all, tomorrow is another day.” In the end of the blockbuster, Gone with the Wind, this is what southern belle Scarlett…
Business storytelling mindset for success September 28, 2017Christopher McDougall was a desperate man. He was about to embark on a gruelling challenge of a lifetime in a…
How to use business storytelling like a pro September 25, 2017Recently, I completed a stand-up comedy course at the School of hard knock knocks (I know!) No plans for a…
Why ‘A Dalmatian ate my burrito’ holds the secret to brilliant business storytelling? September 18, 2017“A dog ate my lunch,” my client Jen recently tweeted. She then replaced it with, “A Dalmatian ate my burrito,”…
Business storytelling success secrets for presentations September 14, 2017Leaders often ask me, “How do we use business storytelling effectively in our presentations?” Smart, successful professionals know that stories…
What are some business storytelling techniques? September 12, 2017Leaders new to business storytelling often struggle with mastering techniques essential for success. Here are my top 5 business storytelling…
What is business storytelling? September 11, 2017Business storytelling is storytelling with a purpose and for results. Let’s look at an example. Two salesmen were sent to…
Business storytelling–I already do this September 10, 2017Recently, I was presenting on the power of business storytelling at a professional services firm. I had been brought in…
Business storytelling―how to segue into a story September 7, 2017Imagine if you walked into a business meeting where no one knew you and immediately launched into your content without…
Business storytelling – I’m afraid it won’t work September 6, 2017One of the biggest challenges leaders face when using business storytelling is the fear that it won’t work. When we…
Business storytelling best tip―go personal September 5, 2017Business storytelling is defined as storytelling with a purpose and for results. But, sadly, sometimes the very word ‘business’ in…