Storytelling is the art of conveying a narrative, idea, or message through a structured sequence of events, often with a beginning, middle, and end. The terms “story” and “anecdote” are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct characteristics: Anecdote: Story: Storytelling in Business Storytelling in business is the practice of
A significant portion of our workdays is consumed by meetings, often leading to comments about their excessive nature and a lack of productivity. Utilizing a Power start for meetings can be a valuable tool that positions the meeting for success and make them more effective. Purpose: What is the purpose
The word “facilitate” means to make a process or task easier, smoother, or more efficient. It involves helping or enabling an activity or interaction to proceed more effectively by providing support, guidance, or resources. Facilitation often includes removing obstacles, offering assistance, and creating a conducive environment for achieving a particular
Change is an enduring aspect of life, yet it can often be challenging to persuade a group of individuals to embrace it and actively support it. To ensure a successful change initiative, a change leader must actively secure the commitment of those affected by the change and offer them a
Below are some key lessons I acquired from TJ Walker’s media training course:
Here are some lessons I learned listening to the media training course by TJ Walker. Read about Media Appearance Best Practices – Appearance here. 1. In a speech or interview, decide to have at least three messages. If there is only one message, there will be a lot of repetition.
Here are some lessons I learned listening to the media training course by TJ Walker. 1. When sitting in front of the camera, sit high and lean 15 degrees forward. If you lean back, your double chin will show, and if you sit straight, you will look stiff. 2. Most
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By following these steps, you can pitch your new idea in a compelling and engaging manner, increasing the chances of gaining support and buy-in from your audience.
Here are the tips I gathered from Daniel Shapiro: 1. Executives are context switching all day, so set them and yourself up for success by being clear about the objective. For example, start with “This meeting will be successful if…” If everyone knows what we are here to accomplish, an
See Part 1 Facilitating Working Agreement Session: Since talking about difficult and often hidden dynamics is the point of the working agreement session, it’s impossible to predict where the conversation will go and what feelings will arise. For this reason, it’s helpful to be armed with some basic tools for