An Introduction to Storytelling
  • Captivate Your Audience With Unforgettable Storytelling
  • Your Course Journal and Reflections Log
  • What's the Purpose of a Story? (There are no Rules)
  • Operation: Hearts & Minds
  • Taking Your Audience on a Journey
Understanding Your Audience
  • The Storytelling Triangle (You, Your Audience & The Story)
  • Worksheet 1: Your Stories
  • The 4 Levels of Effective Communication
  • The Destructive Nature of Judgement
  • Permission Granted to Get 'Fully Emotional'
  • Emphasising The Importance of Empashis
  • Worksheet 2: Practicing Emphasis
  • Plato's Perspective on Storytelling
Elements of A Good Story
  • Introducing the Backstory
  • Using Backstory For Winning Hearts & Minds
  • The 'A Person With A Problem' Element
  • Exploring Parables: The Parables of Big J.C.
  • The Power of Self-Disclosure
  • Authenticity: Connecting With Your Story
  • So, What Makes A Good Story? (Info-sheet)
Storylines
  • The 'Loss and Redemption' Storyline
  • The 'Before and After' Storyline
  • The 'Amazing Discovery' Storyline
  • The Art of 'Telling Secrets'
  • The 3rd Person Narrative
Communicating Creatively
  • The Difference Between Dialogue & Monologue
  • A Strategy for Answering Awkward Questions
  • The Soap Opera (Open Loop) Sequence
  • The Soap Opera (Closed Loop) Sequence
  • Inception Storytelling Secrets
  • Using Whatever You've Got To Illustrate Your Point
  • Worksheet: Turning A-Haa Moments Into Compelling Stories
Breaking the Ice
  • Ice Breaking: The Short Sharp Shock
  • Ice Breaking: Using Humour
  • Building Humour Into Our Presentations
  • Ice Breaking: Offering Immediate Value
Purpose Driven Storytelling
  • Telling Stories to Inspire Your Audience
  • Telling Stories to Challenge the Status-Quo
  • The Levels & Stages of Effective Storytelling
  • Stories With a Happy Ending
  • The Art of 'Full Loop' Storytelling
  • Course Project: Create A New Story
  • Don't Fall Into The Comparison Trap!
Wrapping Things Up
  • Recommended 'Good' Reads
  • Summary & Closing Thoughts