Storytelling with You

Be heard. Change minds. Get people to act. (Inspire them to clap.)Whether presenting in a meeting, delivering a keynote on stage, or simply talking with your colleagues about your latest project, you play a critical role in how information is shared. You determine whether people engage, understand, and take action.In storytelling with you, best-selling author and world-renowned speaker Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic prepares you to develop your story and deliver it with prowess. She unlocks the secrets that have propelled her from self-described introvert to sought-after presenter, distilling lessons learned into this immensely powerful and practical guide.The journey starts by building the foundation for effective communication: gaining an understanding of your audience and message. You'll then learn to transform your ideas into compelling stories and illustrative content. Once the materials are set, you'll turn your attention inward and explore strategies to hone your delivery and communicate with confidence, preparing you for exceptional meetings and knockout presentations.Give your hard work a voice and amplify your impact by communicating in a way that makes people want to listen and respond--storytelling with you will help you do it.

acknowledegments ixabout the author xiintroduction xiiiplanchapter 1 consider your audience 3chapter 2 craft your message 25chapter 3 compile the pieces 45chapter 4 form a story 65createchapter 5 set the style & structure 91chapter 6 say it with words 127chapter 7 show data in graphs 151chapter 8 illustrate with images 187deliverchapter 9 refine through practice 219chapter 10 build your confidence 243chapter 11 introduce yourself 273chapter 12 have a stellar session 289appendix 309index 333