Speeches are stories. Therefore, public speakers must learn to become storytellers. People are just naturally wired to respond to stories, which is why we flock to movies, buy books, and watch television. If you pay attention you will notice that some of the best conversations happen between people who are telling each other stories.
There is an art to great storytelling, and some are natural but anyone can master it. There are simple components that will make your speech as interesting and attention-grabbing as any Hollywood blockbuster.
Unfortunately, I couldn't open the link to read any more. But I certainly agree with you.
As a student, I hated boring lectures. So, as a professor, I learned to use humor and storytelling to enhance my presentation of the difficult concepts and intuition required to solve engineering problems.
It seems like whenever I get in conversation with others, I start storytelling right away. And, fortunately, people love it when I do.
I agree with you completely especially in the motivational part of your introduction to answer the question "What's in it for me?" (radio station WIFM). Also, in your closing "tell 'em something so startling it leaves 'em gasping for more." The late Carl Sagan was not only a brilliant scientist, he was a gifted speaker who could hold my attention from beginning to end--every time. As an old Toastmaster I am instantly on the alert to cringe at those distracting "ums" and "ahs" that annoy me to no end. Drop them and you are half-way home to becoming a good speaker. Well put, Chanti. I've now watched a couple of your informative videos, and you get high marks. You practice what you teach. Ed
At last, a version of Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for younger students and those whose native language is not English. Students can learn to analyze sentences in 5 easy steps.
As a student, I hated boring lectures. So, as a professor, I learned to use humor and storytelling to enhance my presentation of the difficult concepts and intuition required to solve engineering problems.
It seems like whenever I get in conversation with others, I start storytelling right away. And, fortunately, people love it when I do.
Ron