The Storytelling Hero: Speaking for Powerful Communication

Length: 192 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: Capstone
Publication Date: 2023-05-01
ISBN-10: 0857089544
ISBN-13: 9780857089540
Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)

“Full of practical steps that everyone can use to become a compelling storyteller.”
―Steve Pierce, Deputy Managing Director and Chief HR Oficer, Hitachi, Europe

“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.”
―Aimee Riordan, Senior Communications Manager and reader, writer, storyteller at Microsoft

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:

Eliminate self-limiting beliefs that hold you back
Find the confidence you need to command a room
Establish a memorable and impressive presence
Improve your cadence, rhythm and style
Connect with your next audience

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.

Cover
Praise for The Storytelling Hero:
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Prologue
    Note
ACT I: THE BEGINNING
    SCENE 1: STORYTELLING. IT'S A POWERFUL THING
        My Story
        Notes
    SCENE 2: SPEAKING IN SHORT SENTENCES
        Present Tense
    SCENE 3: ENTER THE GREMLIN
        The Storytelling Heroes
ACT II: LEAPING OFF THE CLIFF
    SCENE 1: REWRITING THE SCRIPT
        ‘I Am’
    SCENE 2: USING YOUR BODY AND YOUR VOICE
        Breathing
        Voice
    SCENE 3: PICTURE, HEADLINE, DETAIL
        Picture
        Headline
        Detail
        The Graduation
        Notes
ACT III: APPROACHING THE DRAGON'S LAIR
    SCENE 1: LISTEN OUT
        The Superpower of Listening
    SCENE 2: CHANNELLING YOUR ADRENALINE
        1. Look the Stallion in the Eye
        2. Make Ridiculous Rules
        3. Create New Rules
        Note
    SCENE 3: APPROACHING THE DRAGON: CREATING YOUR HERO'S JOURNEY STORY
        Your Hero's Journey
ACT IV: THE ROAD BACK
    SCENE 1: BECOMING BRILLIANT AT TELLING YOUR STORY
        Advanced Posture Exercises
        Note
    SCENE 2: TELLING MORE STORIES
        Note
    SCENE 3: PRESENTING IN THE BUSINESS WORLD
ACT V: RESURRECTION
    SCENE 1: THE HERO'S JOURNEY WITH A TWIST: CALLING YOUR AUDIENCE TO ACTION
        The Trucking Wise Mentor
    SCENE 2: ROCKET FUEL EXERCISES: BRINGING ENERGY TO YOUR PRESENTATIONS
        From Kids' Presenter to Whisperer to New Normal
        Portals, Pictures and the Curse of Knowledge
    SCENE 3: THE SILVER SCREEN: SHOWING UP ON CAMERA
        Practice Makes Permanent
        Note
    SCENE 4: THE CLOSING SCENE: REFLECTING ON YOUR STORYTELLING SKILLS
        The New Standard
        You're Ready
Epilogue: Frequently Asked Questions
    What do I do with my arms?
    How do I stop people from talking?
    People say I am too quiet. How do I fix that?
    This bit of my presentation is boring. How do I fix that?
    I keep forgetting what I'm saying. How do I fix that?
    How do I stop my hands from shaking or my face from sweating?
    How do I handle awkward silences?
    What if someone blocks me when I ask a question?
    I hate the person in front of me and disagree with what they are saying
    How do I shoot a video at home?
    How do I handle a Q&A?
    I think I am presenting like a newsreader. Can you fix that?
    I hate networking but I need to do it. Any tips?
    How do I host an online meeting room?
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Index
End User License Agreement