Storytelling | Varga & Associates

Jump In, Jump Up, Jump Out – Stories Make Facts Stick

by maripat | Sep 9, 2024 | Communication, Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

When you don’t have a lot of time to tell a more involved story – jump in, jump up,...

Exuding Main Character Energy when it Matters

by maripat | May 16, 2024 | Communication, Engagement, Leadership, Main character energy, Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

You may have come across the term “main character energy.” Most recently I heard Charlamagne tha...

Clean a Closet, Find a Story

by maripat | Apr 1, 2024 | Engagement, Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

I have a closet in my home office space that is a disaster. It is bulging at its seams with old...

Barbie and The Hero’s Journey

by maripat | Aug 6, 2023 | Communication, Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

As I sat in a darkened movie theatre this week with salty tub of popcorn watching Barbie – I...

Bring story-telling into your living room – build friendships and develop skills

by maripat | Mar 31, 2023 | Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

If you are a fan of The Moth Radio Hour (https://themoth.org/radio-hour) as I am, you know the...

Personalize your Presentation with a One Sentence Story

by maripat | Dec 19, 2022 | Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

When you hear a speaker share a brief snippet from their life, you instantly feel more engaged and connected to them. “That’s just like me!” “I have kids too!” It may be a simple reference to where they grew up, a sport they played, or how many children they have. When you share a bit of your human experience with an audience, you instantly become more relatable, and in turn, the point you are trying to make is better retained. Can this be accomplished in just one sentence? YES!

Community Grand Rounds launches interactive timeline

by maripat | Jul 7, 2022 | Community Grand Rounds, Digital Communication, Storytelling | 0

Telling your organization’s story has always been important. A year ago we set the mission...

Simone Biles and the Hero’s Journey

by maripat | Jul 29, 2021 | Presentation Skills, Storytelling, Uncategorized | 0

The gymnast, Simone Biles, has often been called the GOAT (greatest of all time). Her...

Find story-telling inspiration from teachers in your midst

by maripat | May 27, 2021 | Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

We all have something to teach, and we all have something to learn. I treasure the teachers in my...

And they’re off! Calling a horse race uses classic story-telling technique

by Varg_Admin | Dec 30, 2018 | Communication, Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

Everyone loves a good story. Stories are what anchor your listeners to the main point you want them to remember. A technique that is often used to craft compelling stories is what is called “The Hero’s Journey”. It is an archetypal story pattern, common in ancient myths as well as modern-day adventures.

In essence, it includes three stages:

Departure: The Hero leaves the familiar world behind.
Initiation: The Hero learns to navigate the unfamiliar world of challenge and adventure.
Return: The Hero returns to the familiar world in victory to share the lessons learned.

Over the holiday break, I found myself watching an episode of the Netflix series: 7 Days Out which tracks seven days leading up to some of the world’s biggest events. As a native of Louisville, KY. I decided to tune into the episode on the Kentucky Derby. While I am very familiar with all the pomp and circumstance connected to the Derby, I learned something new.