Description
A leader is given a presentation coach and two goals: ‘tell a better story’ and ‘be more responsive in the moment.’ This episode is the coaching conversation about telling a better story.
There are four tools in the episode:
1. Grab our list of questions [please link to the PDF]
2. Build a puzzle for your listeners
3. Create a hero in jeopardy
4. Work with a partner – cautiously!
This episode is tagged in three categories in the Podcast Library:
Communication Skills
Executive Presence
Presentation Skills
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77 The Power of Rehearsal
84 Making Stories Soar
120 Captivate Your Audience
160 Prepping Like a TED Talker
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