Discover the key to powerful storytelling with Tip #8: having the courage to share your story. From small talk to profound narratives, learn how courage humanises relationships & empowers you to connect with your audience. ______________ For those who favour reading over watching, below is the transcript 👇 A small note: any mentions of joining EntreSpeak are for external audiences, as the series was originally created for YouTube. I've brought them here to add value to our community, congratulations on already being a member! “Have the courage to share, to express, to give value through storytelling. Start with small talk, and then build it up from there. There is always going to be an element of doubt when all eyes are on us. It's easy to get a little bit nervous because we are sharing a part of ourselves. However, if you are committed and prepared to take action, you will overcome all doubt as you get better. Storytelling humanises relationships. We become the director of our own little movie, which we're sharing with others, whether it be with friends, business associates, work colleagues, or a bunch of strangers at a random event and to do this, it takes courage. If you want to join a group of people who practise Storytelling, Impromptu Speaking and Vocal Variety through fortnightly missions, below is a link to join our EntreSpeak community. As mentioned, it's all about practise, practise, practise. And in this community, we support people to do so. So they become engaging speakers because to become more effective and engaging, it's just not what we say, it's how we say it that makes a difference.”

Unlock the secrets of captivating storytelling with Tip #7: mastering body language. Explore how gestures, movements & expressions enhance your narrative & engage your audience. Learn to seamlessly integrate body language with your storytelling to amplify your impact ______________ For those who favour reading over watching, below is the transcript 👇 “I saw a study several years ago where something like 57% of communication was body language. Now, storytelling is not giving out information, it's not standing behind a lectern with your hands down by your sides. If what you saw was big, make it big. If you hid, you hide. If it happened over there, it happened over there. If I threw it and caught it, I'm showing it. I'm being it. The trick is to not exhaust people by moving around like a circus clown. You want to keep them engaged to marry your words with your actions. Because a loose, free flowing tongue can be tied by a stiffly stuck body. So learn to integrate the two when telling a story, and you're going to get a lot more engagement.”

Ready to leave a lasting impression with your stories? Tip #6 reveals the key to authenticity: making it personal. Discover how sharing personal experiences acts as a powerful catalyst for connection & engagement. ______________ For those who favour reading over watching, below is the transcript 👇 “Sharing a personal experience acts as a coupler. I find that people really tune in and see us more authentically because we are willing to share a part of ourselves. I often tell people that I may come across as aggressively passionate, bombastic, and loud. However, I'm an open book. If someone wants to know something, they simply have to ask. Open the cover. I've also found that when we share something personal about ourselves, be it in a story or whatever, it becomes a catalyst for others to share something personal about them. I can't count how many times someone has come up to me and said, I've never shared this with anyone, but because of what you said, it made me remember a time when such and such. I've lived a very experiential, adventurous life and because of that, there are so many stories for so many different situations and contexts. Something I learnt to do many years ago was to keep a notes folder on my phone. Because I would remember a story in conversation which I'd totally forgotten about. So I would quickly note it down so I could use it in the future.”

Ready to elevate your storytelling skills? Start by knowing your audience inside out. Learn how to gather valuable insights, ask the right questions & tailor your narrative to resonate with your listeners 👂 In the coming days, we'll gradually release each of the eight tips into the feed. If you’re an eager learner and prefer to watch the full video now, you can access it in the classroom 📚 ______________ For those who favour reading over watching, below is the transcript 👇 “A great Storyteller makes a great connector and in storytelling, there are always going to be listeners. And I've found that there are two main types of listeners. The first is those who are envious because they don't have the capability to engage people and the capacity to share a great story. These people are often gossipers and walk away whispering to others with the aim of discrediting the other person. He's full of crap. She always makes it about herself. That person thinks that they're better than everybody else. All it is, is an insecurity on that person's part. I can't be like them, so I may as well bring them down. They are the critics of the world. Those who look like a bulldog sucking on a lemon. The second type of listener is those who are engaged, they want to connect with the person. There's an inner voice that says, I like this person. My assessment is that individuals tend to gravitate towards others who share similarities with them or embody qualities they aspire to possess. These people couple with each other and then relationships are developed. And depending on which person you are, depends on what type of person you are. Are you the person who brings people down or picks them up? Are you resentful and resigned when listening to a great Storyteller? Or are you open, receptive and curious? Do you feel increasingly isolated and lonely and validate it by telling people, I'm just an introvert. Or are you able to pick up the phone knowing there will be people on the other end who genuinely want to spend time with you?

Elevate your storytelling game with our third tip: mastering the art of timing. Explore how delivering your story at the right moment & to the right audience can make all the difference. If you’re an eager learner and prefer to watch the full video now, you can access it in the classroom 📚 ______________ For those who favour reading over watching, below is the transcript 👇 “There's a time and a place for everything. A great story told at the wrong time, to the wrong people, in the wrong environment, makes for a crap story. You're not going to serve sausages to a bunch of vegetarians and stories are very similar. I know a guy here in our office building who loves hogging every conversation. He's got a story for everything and before a person even finishes talking, speaking, he's jumping into a story about what happened to him this one time or another. It has come to the point where we all just roll our eyes and come up with an excuse to sneak away. So ask yourself, is it appropriate for the setting? Will the listeners gain anything from what I am going to say, or will they be offended? Can I keep this story in my pocket so I can use it at a later, more appropriate time? Am I about to tell it simply to gain attention and invalidate others around me? Or am I really offering value and entertainment? As I mentioned in point number one, the market or the audience will always give you feedback and it's up to you to practise and become aware of that feedback.”