Using personal stories has made my speeches and presentations more memorable and has allowed me to engage my audiences in a more intimate way. We all have personal stories. They happen to us everyday. Some are more significant and meaningful than others. I encourage you to reflect on the stories that you have. Create an inventory of them using Excel or Word. Otherwise you run the risk of forgetting about them.
Check out your list of stories from time to time. Think about the speeches, presentations and situations where you might be able to use them. The magic of personal stories is that they are your stories. Only you can tell them because they happened to you or you observed them personally.
Next time you are asked to speak consider using stories to make your presentation more entertaining and get your point across more effectively.
Now go out and Make Your Voice Heard!
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