by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Development, Story Telling
Adding stories to your speech is one of the powerful persuasion tools on the planet. Stories originated in 700 BC. We’ve been telling stories ever since. Stories are how history would be passed down from generation to generation. Stories allowed us to captivate...
by Arvee Robinson | Selling from the Stage
In the previous blog I shared the first 5 of the 10 effective speaking tips every business owner and entrepreneur needs to know before they speak. Here are the tips 6 through 10. 6. Learn the Art of Persuasion and Influence. In a nutshell, find out what your audience...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Story Telling, Using Humor
The 6th non-negotiable rule of public speaking is telling stories effectively. We have talked about the 4 stories you must have in your presentation. This is a non-negotiable rule because you must select the right stories for the right amount of time you have to...
by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Development, Speech Tips and Tricks, Story Telling, Using Humor
Emotional stories do not have to be boohoo stories. They can be funny stories. Funny is a very powerful emotion. Most importantly, funny equals money. In other words, if you can get your audience to laugh and to relax, then they let their guard is down and...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Speech Development, Speech Tips and Tricks, Story Telling
Stories with a lesson are the most powerful stories because we leave the audience with whatever the lesson is or the morale of the story. They move people emotionally and get them to think in a new way. My Camel Story with a Lesson My most popular story with a lesson...