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016 – Tips for strawberry flavour
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Insight, Podcast, Strategy
In this episode, we hear a genuine ‘brand story’ from International Flavours and Fragrances, and talk about the importance of data in storytelling.
Read MoreCreating powerful moments to trigger stories in the workplace
Filed in Business storytelling, Communication, Employee Engagement, Insight
Learn to create more stories within your organisation by taking ordinary moments and turning them into memorable experiences people will share with others.
Read MoreA lesson in storytelling from Oprah
Oprah Winfrey just gave a powerful speech at the 2018 Golden Globes. Much of the power was derived from the stories she told. Find out how this worked here.
Read MoreOral storytelling techniques: how to finish your story
There are many ways to finish a story. Use these oral storytelling techniques and you might even hear your story being retold, the greatest of compliments.
Read MoreStorytelling tips you can try: overcome bias to make the most of opportunities
You miss some really good opportunities to learn from others when you jump to conclusions about what they’re like. Learn to overcome bias with this story.
Read MoreStorytelling tips you can try: Customer service is also about the invisible people
We should be mindful of how our customer service affects not only those in front of us, but also those we haven’t thought of. Learn from Gandhi’s example:
Read MoreStorytelling tips you can try: Do you get in the wheelbarrow with your team?
It’s easy to ask someone to do something difficult when it doesn’t affect us directly. Next time you ask, use this fantastic story to show your support.
Read MoreThe confirmation bias driving our behaviour
Confirmation bias affects us all. Hidden assumptions can cost dearly when it comes to tackling complex issues in business and society. Learn more here:
Read MoreStorytelling with slides: meaning is inferred
When storytelling with slides to influence and persuade, think about the emotions you are conveying, then craft slides that amplify them. Here’s how.
Read MoreHow One Mount Everest Expedition Impacted Two Lives
Johann Peries and Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala set out to be the first Sri Lankans to climb Mt Everest. Learn what their story tells us about effort and success.
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