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Acknowledgements
Introduction
This Book is Right for You if....
PART ONE: Understand that Storytelling is Your Passport to Professional Success
1 Learn Why Storytelling is so Powerful
PART TWO: Use the Story Theater MethodTM to Make Your Presentations Come Alive
2 Realize that Great Stories Make Great Theater
3 Recognize that the Messenger is as Important as the Message
4 Connect with Your Audience via Non-Co-dependent Speaking
PART THREE: Choose the Right Story
5 Go on a Story Safari
6 Choose from the Seven Types of Stories
7 Differentiate Between First-Person Stories and Third-Person Stories
8 Go Deep and Tell the Truth to Add Insight
PART FOUR: Craft a Compelling Story
9 Ask Yourself, "What's the Point?"
10 Write the Way You Talk ¡ª¡ª Talk onto Paper
11 Follow the Nine Steps of Story Structure
12 Brand Your Message with a Phrase that Pays
13 Link Your Openings, Closings, and Transitions
14 Create a Cast of Characters Your Audience Will Care About
15 Incorporate Comedy so Listeners Laugh While They Learn
16 Build Drama to Keep Your Audience on the Edge of Their Seats
PART FIVE: Put Your Story on its Feet
17 Move it or Lose'em with Show and Tell
18 Use Physical Language so Participants See What You' re Saying
19 Use Vocal Language so Your Audience Feels What You're Saying
20 Act out Conversations Between Characters
21 Use Emotional Language so Listeners Connect with What You're Saying
22 Conduct "Walk and Talk" Rehearsals
PART SIX: Present Stories that Capture and Keep Attention
23 Stand in Your Power
24 Connect Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
25 Engage the Audience with Interaction Techniques
26 Brand Your Message with Cards and Posters
27 Heighten Your Impact with Audio/Visual/Technical Support
A Final Word
APPENDIX A: Wall Signs for Your Office
APPENDIX B: Recommended Reading
APPENDIX C: Resource List of Professional Organizations, Websites, and Training
Story Theater Retreats & Seminars
About the Author