Freshly Printed - allow 7 days lead
Couldn't load pickup availability
The Storytelling Hero
Speaking for Powerful Communication
Stewart Bewley (Author)
9780857089540, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 23 March 2023
192 pages
21.3 x 13.7 x 2 cm, 0.204 kg
"Full of practical steps that everyone can use to become a compelling storyteller." "Raw and actionable, but with a dreamer's heart, 'The Storytelling Hero' helps even the most reluctant presenter find their voice, while Stew Bewley weaves through his own story to help us think carefully about message and motivation, humanity and heroes." Make your next speech one to remember With expert guidance from veteran public speaking coach Stewart Bewley, you'll discover how to gain the confidence needed to become a phenomenal public speaker. Using simple tools and techniques you can apply every time you speak to a group or an individual, The Storytelling Hero will show you how to: Transform your ability to communicate your ideas, capture attention, and make a positive impression. The Storytelling Hero shows you how to hold an audience in the palm of your hand, one actionable step at a time.
—Steve Pierce, Deputy Managing Director and Chief HR Oficer, Hitachi, Europe
—Aimee Riordan, Senior Communications Manager and reader, writer, storyteller at Microsoft
Prologue xv Act I the Beginning 1 Scene 1 Storytelling. It’s a Powerful Thing 3 My Story 6 Scene 2 Speaking in Short Sentences 12 Present Tense 13 Scene 3 Enter the Gremlin 17 The Storytelling Heroes 21 Act II Leaping off the Cliff 27 Scene 1 Rewriting the Script 29 ‘I Am’ 30 Scene 2 Using Your Body and Your Voice 34 Breathing 37 Voice 40 Scene 3 Picture, Headline, Detail 46 Picture 48 Headline 52 Detail 56 The Graduation 60 Act III Approaching the Dragon’s Lair 67 Scene 1 Listen Out 69 The Superpower of Listening 70 Scene 2 Channelling Your Adrenaline 76 1. Look the Stallion in the Eye 77 2. Make Ridiculous Rules 79 3. Create New Rules 81 Scene 3 Approaching the Dragon: Creating Your Hero’s Journey Story 87 Your Hero’s Journey 88 Act IV the Road Back 99 Scene 1 Becoming Brilliant at Telling Your Story 101 Advanced Posture Exercises 103 Scene 2 Telling More Stories 106 Scene 3 Presenting in the Business World 110 Act V Resurrection 117 Scene 1 The Hero’s Journey with A Twist: Calling Your Audience to Action 119 The Trucking Wise Mentor 120 Scene 2 Rocket Fuel Exercises: Bringing Energy to Your Presentations 126 From Kids’ Presenter to Whisperer to New Normal 126 Portals, Pictures and the Curse of Knowledge 127 Scene 3 The Silver Screen: Showing Up on Camera 130 Practice Makes Permanent 133 Scene 4 The Closing Scene: Reflecting on Your Storytelling Skills 137 The New Standard 139 You’re Ready 143 Epilogue: Frequently Asked Questions 145 Acknowledgements 157 About the Author 161 Index 163
Subject Areas: Self-help & personal development [VS]
