More about storytelling

There is an upcoming opportunity to learn more about using stories in presentations and learning events in the Atlanta area. It will be a worthwhile night. Join Kelly Vandever for: Connecting the Dots Through Story: How to Find and Develop Stories to Make Your Training Stick

http://www.astdatlanta.org/Events

Storytelling and Talking Frogs - post-session transfer of learning

Storytelling and Talking Frogs PowerPoint

I thoroughly enjoyed the day at the ASTD Atlanta ACE2012 Conference and Expo, August 20th 2012.  Met some interesting and gracious people. Enjoyed some fine sessions and walked way with good ideas, good connections, and good feelings.

In particular I appreciated the help and support of a few people in my session, Storytelling and Talking Frogs.  Kelly McMichael was with me from the beginning and delivered a great segment to demonstrate the power of a great story.  Clare, Holly, Andy, Ray, Laurie, all accepted my request for improve acting, storytelling, and comedy.  Incredibly brave and they came through better than I could hope for.

When we present our message, in an interview, a staff meeting, a training session, or a formal presentation, the process is the same.  We set the mood for the message, we create the story and let it unfold, and we create a call to action. We use theater, storytelling, and hypnotic suggestion to create the ideal learning opportunity - because when we present our message we want to change actions, behavior, hearts and minds And if we believe in the message we are morally obligated to do the best we can.

This is the PowerPoint presentation I used. All the embeds may not run when you open it.

Storytelling and Talking Frogs PowerPoint

Post session handout from Story telling and Talking Frogs

Post session handout from Story telling and Talking Frogs presented at ASTD Atlanta ACE2012 Conference and Expo, August 20, 2012

Post-session handout from Storytelling and Talking Frogs

This is one session being presented at the ASTD Atlanta ACE2012 conference, August 20th.  Join us! Still time to register at: ASTD Atlanta Register Here

Keep stories fresh

Storytelling has become a more common topic for presenters and trainers in recent years. The idea of using stories as dynamic learning tools, and motivational vehicles is accepted by most educators and learning professionals.  Not so well known is how to use storytelling with social media.  How do you use storytelling in your blog, Facebook page, twitter feed, or web page? It is not a simple matter of posting information.  You need to consider the story you are telling and how each post and tweet connect to and relate back to previous "chapters".  The more your story resonates with readers the more they are likely to come back, use your service or product, and in the case of elearning, the more they will retain what they learn.  Here is one take on the topic.

Storytelling. Keep it fresh. Prendismo: Charleen Heidt - Using Social Media To Tell A Story

Using Social Media to Tell a Story

There will be more discussion of how to tell stories on social media in the future. 

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Pre-session handout - Story telling and Talking Frogs

Before you attend Storytelling and Talking Frogs at the ASTD Atlanta ACE2012 conference,  take a look at this copy of the pre-session handout we will be working with during the session.  Get a head start with your transfer-of-learning.  Reflect on the questions and be ready to learn more. 

First 60 seconds have the most impact

              

What do you do in the first 60 seconds of your presentation, training, interview, report, or briefing, to generate excitement, create anticipation, and find the motivation of your audience?

What does YOUR body language tell your audience? Do you know who your character is?

Before you make an important statement that you want people to hear, what do you do?

Who do you talk to in a room when you deliver material? 

Do you know what your voice sounds like? Do you capitalize on sounds?

The Story

              

Do you plan your story every time you speak to others? Do you answer questions the audience might want to know? 

Do you know how much time you spend talking and asking compared to your pauses?

What are your favorite stories to use in presenting? Are they yours?

Can you tell great jokes to keep your audience interested?

Are you always, always, always ready with an alternative plan?

Too short? Too long? Are you prepared for the unexpected? 

Last 60 seconds have most impact

What do you do to create a lasting image and re-motivate participants?

Do you often trail off, use trite phrases, and leave the audience to draw its own conclusions?

How well do you use undeniable truths, reverse links, and silence?