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Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life66. Do the Dynamite Shuffle with Doug Stevensondoug@dougstevenson.com 1-719-310-8586 - Tucson, Arizona How do you design a speech that works at all levels? It’s smart, inspiring and generates income. If you’ve got lots of speech elements but they don’t all fit seamlessly together, the Dynamite Shuffle is the design hack you need. This process will help you choose which elements to keep and which ones to delete. What new content and ideas and stories will displace old worn-out material? Take the time to disign a truly amazing keynote speech. The time spent will pay fo...2025-04-1322 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life65. You Are Here for a Purpose with Doug StevensonYou were born with certain talents and aptitudes. They showed up in your personality and tendencies early on. I believe those natural talents and aptitudes revealed your organic purpose. You are here to fulfil that purpose. In this episode, Doug explores what it means to live a life of purpose.2025-04-0223 min
Breeder ExchangeDoug Stevenson - Basin Keystone 2021In this episode of the Breeder Exchange podcast, Doug Stevenson shares insights from his extensive experience in Angus cattle breeding, focusing on the operations of Basin Angus in Montana, USA. He discusses the challenges faced in the cattle industry, including labor shortages and market dynamics, while highlighting the significance of data-driven breeding decisions. The conversation also delves into the introduction of Basin Keystone 2021, a bull with a proven pedigree and versatile traits, and the importance of maternal lines in breeding success.TakeawaysDoug has been a lifelong Angus breeder in...2025-03-0645 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life64. Seven Seconds with Doug StevensonThere is a critical moment in every story where the trajectory of the story changes. It can be a powerful and pivotal moment, or it can be an ordinary moment that no one even notices. When you incorporate this seven second technique called Hold the Moment into your storytelling repertoire, your story will go from good to great. Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com2025-03-0413 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life63. Fill In The Blanks with Creative License with Doug StevensonThe magic of storytelling is in the details. It’s the small but colorful details that make a story come alive. But what if you can’t recall every detail because the event of the story happened months or years ago? The answer is called Creative License. Creative license is a permission structure that allows you to fill in the blanks with non-consequential choices. Was her name Bridget or Diane? Pick one. Did the story take place in the boardroom or a conference room? Pick one. Did your coach say, “Get your head in the game,” or ‘Get out of...2025-01-1916 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life62. Let The Audience Come To You with Doug StevensonWhen you are 100% true to yourself, complete within yourself in front of an audience, they will choose to come to you. This requires you to focus IN to who you are, what you have to say and how you want to say it. When you invite the audience to meet you where you are, you become magnetic and attractive. It’s your energy and presence that attracts people to you as well as your content. Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com 2025-01-0924 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life61. Make A Brave Choice with Doug StevensonIs the story of the life that you are living a story that you are proud to share with your audience? Create a new and inspiring story by making a brave choice. It’s a new year and an opportunity for you to turn the page and begin a new chapter in your life. Is the year 2025 the year you Focus Forward and make a brave choice? A brave choice is one that scares and excites you. Change is scary. Remaining stuck is scarier and more destructive. Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com 2025-01-0113 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life60. Safe is a Very Dangerous Place to Be with Ty BoydTy Boyd has some amazing wisdom to share from his decades of speaking experience. He once spoke in front of an audience of 80,000 people. He says, “It’s not about being perfect, but rather about stepping into the deep water and finding your authentic brilliance.” He encourages us to put our passion into what we do and to tell our truth through our personal stories. Ty Boyd passed away in 2020 having made an indelible impact on thousands of speakers, trainers and executive through Ty Boyd, Inc. https://tyboyd.com/ 2024-12-2338 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life59. Pick a Room with Terry PaulsonDr. Terry Paulson is a profession speaker on the topics of leadership, humor and change management. He takes storytelling seriously and, in this episode, he offers practical tips on how to make your stories stick with humor, physicality and deliberate craft. He is the author of Leadership Truths One Story at a Time. One of the insights he shares is how you can find your best personal stories by picking a room and them remembering what happened in that room or location. www.terrypaulson.com2024-12-0950 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life57. There's No Such Word as Can't with Alvin LawAlvin Law was born with no arms. He has been speaking and performing since the age of three. His stories of resilience and perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity are inspiring. He sings, tap dances and plays the drums. Alvin has stories to tell. His stories about celebrating the beauty from within are rich with emotion and meaning. This podcast is one you’ll want to watch on You Tube. You’ve got to see Alvin to appreciate the power of his message. Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com Contact: alvin@alvinlaw.com ht...2024-10-1650 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life57. Celebrate What Makes You YOU with PeginePegine is a force of nature and an inspiration for anyone who feels that they don’t fit into any category or box. She says: “In the sharing of who we are the world expands.” The nuggets of wisdom she shares about speaking and storytelling are practical, powerful and motivating. In this interview you will hear the method behind her keynote and storytelling madness as she shares her powerful story of growing up in the dangerous neighborhoods of New York City. https://www.pegine.com/2024-09-1458 min
The Leadership Podcast by Niels Brabandt / NB Networks#371 Business Storytelling - an Interview with Doug StevensonBusiness Storytelling is more relevant than ever before. How do you apply the technique in your daily business? Niels Brabandt interviewed Doug Stevenson on the matter. Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Leadership Letter: http://expert.nb-networks.com/ Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/ 2024-09-0421 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life56. From Information to Transformation with Robert Kennedy audioRobert Kennedy believes that it’s more important to focus on transformation than information. His stories are rich in imagery and emotion while being strategic about the point or lesson. His energy and style inspire people to find their own voice as a speaker just as he has. Contact: Robert Kennedy III at inquiries@robertkennedy3.com? 2024-08-2551 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life55a. The First Thing They Buy is You with Kelly SwansonCan a story boost your career? Can a story change the trajectory of your life? It can, if you take your stories seriously and learn the secrets of story mastery. Kelly Swanson is not only a masterful and mesmerizing storyteller, but she also understands story craft and performance, and she’s an expert at teaching how to elevate your storytelling skills. Listen and learn as she tells the tale of the woman with a mop. https://motivationalspeakerkellyswanson.com/ https://motivationalspeakerkellyswanson.com/story-impact-academy/2024-07-1558 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life54. The Law of 50 ImpressionsWhat if, after you finish speaking, everyone just stands up and leaves? Does that mean your presentation wasn’t a success? Or did they leave immediately because they had another session to get to? In this episode, I discuss a philosophy that helps you know that your message, your story, and your content ideas made an impression on each audience member, even if they don’t let you know it. Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com2024-06-2524 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life53. How to Thrive with Renee MoorefieldAre you thriving or just surviving? What role do the stories we tell ourselves affect our ability to activate and amplify thriving in our lives and in the lives of the people we work with? In this episode you’ll hear how Renee Moorefield of Wisdom Works is leading a global movement of leaders and individuals who make thriving a priority at work, at home, and in all walks of society. Contact: renee@wisdom-works.com https://www.wisdom-works.com2024-05-2555 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life52. Six Preparation Protocols Before You Say A WordImagine you’re running in the 100-yard dash and just after the gun goes off, you stumble and fall. You can’t recover. The race is over. That’s what can happen to the speech that you’ve spent hours and hours working on if you don’t know what to do before you speak. In this episode, you’ll learn how to be prepared mentally, physically, and emotionally, before you utter your first sentence. Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com 2024-05-1827 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life51. The Ongoing Benefits of Giving a TED Talk with Adiba NelsonFor Adiba Nelson, her TEDx Tucson talk opened doors of opportunity. As a result of her TED talk, she became the subject of a documentary for PBS that won an Emmy Award. She signed a book deal to write her memoir. She was invited to share her story with speaking engagements nationwide, and it empowered her to believe in herself at a completely new level. In this episode you’ll hear how she navigated the TED talk process from submitting a proposal, to auditioning, and on through to her standing ovation presentation. If she can do it, yo...2024-05-0638 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life50. Train Your Brain to Be Creative with Dave LieberHow do you get into a creative zone – on demand? Is it possible to train your brain to be creative? Dave Liber is a Dallas Morning News columnist who writes two columns a week on deadline. He also writes books, plays, and delivers keynote speeches. He has trained his brain to be creative on demand. His TEDx Talk, The Power of Storytelling to Change the World, has been viewed over 270,000 times. His approach to storytelling and creativity is refreshingly honest and insightful. In this episode he talks about his creative process and how he believes that humanity an...2024-04-1335 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life49. Its Okay To Tell a Small Story - Carla RochaYou don’t need story mastery to be effective. You just need to tell your story. Carla Rocha teaches communication and storytelling skills in Lisbon, Portugal. She helps people to become more authentic in their communications to team members and clients. One of the techniques she uses is to have people share personal stories. She urges her students to start small with a personal story where they overcame a difficult situation or obstacle. For her corporate clients, it’s not about story craft or performance. She simply wants them to experience the connection that takes plac...2024-03-2944 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life48. Stand Strong In Your PowerDo the Story Theater techniques and principles taught in this podcast make sense to you, but you’re scared to implement them? Are you worried about what people will think? Do you want to be more theatrical, emotional, and powerful with your stories, but think you would be uncomfortable? How do you break the pattern of self-consciousness when speaking and telling a story? In this episode Doug will help you find your power and show you how to bring that power forward when you tell a story or give a speech or presentation. Contact: doug@doug...2024-03-1817 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life47. Think Feel and Do with Lisa McInnes-SmithLisa McInnes-Smith focuses her stories on what she wants people to think, feel, and do. She’s delivered over 7000 keynote speeches and uses her stories to build the foundation for the lessons she wants to teach. She says, “The audience remembers how you make them feel, and once you’re in people’s hearts, you stay there.” Stories ensure that your message sticks. They also grow your speaking business. Your stories make you memorable. Using brilliantly crafted stories is how you can make a positive impression in the workplace. Contact Lisa: www.lisaspeaks.com Contact...2024-03-0836 min
The Wake Up Eager Workforce PodcastStorytelling that Sticks for Business and Life with Doug StevensonStories have always been a way that we have shared information and influenced others. The power of stories predates modern society and carries such a powerful influence as a way to share experience and knowledge. In this episode, I speak with Doug Stevenson, who is the master of Storytelling that Sticks. Doug is a former professional actor with a colorful history. He has acted on stage in small roles in movies and on TV; he has also been a rock singer, a carpenter, a taxi driver, realtor, and finally found his calling as a professional speaker and s...2024-02-211h 11Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life46. My Story Is Your Story Is Our Story with Mark SanbornMark Sanborn says, “Few of us can be famous, but every one of us can be great.” He is an international bestselling author and an award-winning leadership keynote speaker. Mark challenges us to be extraordinary and to turn everyday actions into extraordinary results. He is also a master at turning everyday moments into extraordinary stories. In this episode, you’ll hear how Mark crafted a simple story about a mail carrier named Fred, and over time, used that story as a springboard to build a multi-million-dollar brand. He believes that “stories are the mental coat pegs tha...2024-02-2128 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life45. The Steven Spielberg - Game Changer StoryHow did a geeky kid, who was an average student and college dropout, become one of the most successful movie makers of all time? How did Steven Spielberg become Steven Spielberg? You’ll be surprised to know the answer to that question. A Game Changer story reveals the backstory of a famous person with the goal of teaching a valuable lesson about success. How did they do it? What choices did they make? What obstacles did they overcome? Game Changer stories add a nice bit of variety to any speech or presentation. What famous person do...2024-02-1126 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life44. How to Give a TED Talk with Star HansenStar Hansen’s TEDx Talk has been viewed 255,000 times. Listen and learn how she came up with her Idea Worth Spreading and how she nailed her talk. She shares the intimate truth about what it was like for her to overcome her nerves, focus on her purpose and rise to the occasion. A TED Talk is unlike any other speaking experience. It forces you to get clear about your WHY, what you have to say and how to craft your message into a condensed format. A TED Talk can also be a springboard to greater op...2024-02-0428 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life43. A Storytelling Contest - Enter to WinAre you ready? It is your turn to tell a story. In this podcast, I share the details of a storytelling contest. If your story is chosen, you win two hours of free coaching with me, and you’ll be invited to be a guest on this podcast. The topic of your story entry is change. Where and when have you made a significant change in your life? In this episode you’ll hear how to craft and record a 5-7 minute story, and how to submit it for the contest. Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com 2024-01-2321 min
The Angus ConversationMore Than Raising a Good One: Sawyer, Stevenson, Toledo Talk Customer Interaction and the Perfect CowAdam Sawyer, Doug Stevenson and John Toledo have more in common than the title of 2024 National Western Stock Show Angus Pen and Carload Show judge. During this episode you’ll hear what the trio thinks about the best way to create the right animal for the right time, how to get a little bit better every day and how it felt to wear that judge’s pin in Denver. HOSTS: Mark McCully and Miranda Reiman GUESTS: Adam Sawyer, A & B Cattle, Bassett, Neb., and his wife Jenessa work alongside Adam’s mom, Becky, to...2024-01-1656 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life42. Twelve Story Types - Part TwoIt’s not as simple as thinking, there are two types of stories: business stories and personal stories. When you understand how to use various story types, you’ll be liberated to develop all kinds of strategic and relevant stories. The more you know, the higher you’ll go. To help you identify relevant stories, I’m inviting you to go on a story safari with me. This list of twelve story types will trigger all kinds of story possibilities. In part two of the twelve story types, you’ll learn about eight more story types: 5. Orig...2024-01-1029 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life41. Twelve Story Types - Part OneIt’s not as simple as thinking, there are two types of stories: business stories and personal stories. When you understand how to use various story types, you’ll be liberated to develop all kinds of strategic and relevant stories. The more you know, the higher you’ll go. To help you identify relevant stories, I’m inviting you to go on a story safari with me. This list of twelve story types will trigger all kinds of story possibilities. In part one of the twelve story types, you’ll learn about four story types: 1. The Vignette –...2024-01-1018 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life40. Build a Bridge of Connection - Connect IN to Connect OUTThere is an invisible space that exists between you and your audience. To succeed, you need to build a bridge of connection and invite them to cross over to your side of the bridge. You need to be so engaging, congruent, and connected to your power, that they find you and your stories irresistible. Rather than reaching out to connect with them, they reach out to connect with you. But what happens when your insecurity invades that space and widens the gap? In this episode, you’ll learn how to Connect IN to your power, in order to...2023-12-2719 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life39. Make Peace with Your PastIf you want to be happy, healthy, and prosperous in the present, it’s important to make peace with your past. In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift your focus from negative to positive when recalling a painful past experience. Doug Stevenson - Keynote, TED Talk and Story Coach Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com Tucson, Arizona2023-12-1423 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life38. A Masterclass in Storytelling with John RegisterJohn Register is a master storyteller because he takes the art and craft of storytelling seriously. John sustained a life-changing leg injury that ended his Olympic track and field dream, and subsequently has tweaked, polished, written, and rewritten his story over time. He has transformed it into a brilliant piece of theater. He moves on the stage like an actor in a play. He creates characters and scenes that draw the listener into the action. Nothing is left to chance. Every word, action, and choice is deliberate. John brilliantly shares his deeply personal story and connects it...2023-12-031h 01Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life37. Upgrade Your Storytelling Operating System with Navin ThukkaramNavin Thukkaram went to Harvard, worked on Wall Street and in private equity firms, and is an expert in the realm of angel investing. He compares The Story Theater Method to an advanced operating system for storytelling in business. He has upgraded his speaking and storytelling skills, resulting in successful keynotes at tech conferences around the world. Navin believes that when you invest in a long-term coaching relationship to upgrade your communication skills, the ROI can be exponential. One of the stories that he worked on generated $10 million dollars in seed capital for a tech company startup...2023-11-0143 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life36. Up Your Game - Raise Your Fees with Jim DavidsonBefore Jim Davidson became a professional speaker, he was an environmental geologist and avid mountain climber. Nothing in his scientific background prepared him to become a motivational speaker, but he had a powerful story about a near-death experience while climbing on Mount Rainier, and people kept asking him to tell that story. Over time, he learned to up his game by focusing on his storytelling and stage skills. He watched other speakers, polished his story, and learned how to market and sell his keynote. In this episode, you’ll hear how he leveraged each speaking opportunity and be...2023-10-2439 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life35. How to Become the Story with Eileen McDarghEileen McDargh was a teacher. She is now a professional speaker with an uncanny ability to weave a web of transformational magic with her stories. Although she never studied acting, when she tells a story, she becomes the story. She acts out the characters and conversations. Eileen believes you must place the story in the context of the audience for it to work effectively. She finds her stories by being open to inspiration from the world around her at any given moment. Eileen will inspire you to be more playful, emotional, and strategic with your stories. 2023-10-1736 min
The Sparking EntrepreneurMastering Strategic Storytelling with Doug StevensonJoin us for an insightful conversation with Doug Stevenson, a renowned storytelling strategist and coach. Doug specialises in transforming ordinary stories into extraordinary ones, helping professionals engage and inspire their audiences. Whether you're a speaker, entrepreneur, or business leader, Doug's storytelling methods can elevate your communication game. In this episode, Doug shares the essence of strategic storytelling and introduces his powerful Story Theater Method. Discover how Doug's expertise can make your presentations, whether in person or virtual, unforgettable. Corporations like Microsoft, Verizon, and SAP rely on Doug to introduce storytelling to their teams, recognizing its impact in our data-driven world...2023-10-1624 min
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness TruthIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Shawn Stevenson, author of Sleep Smarter, Eat Smarter, and the new Eat Smarter Family Cookbook. Learning along the way as a parent. (2:29) “Life doesn’t call the qualified. Life qualifies the called.” (5:50) We are a product of our environment but also CREATORS of it. (11:17) Fighting his way through life. (19:39) “What can I do to feel better?” His transformation moment with his health. (28:11) The three things he did to change his health. (36:31) Taking his education into his own hands. (41...2023-10-121h 57
Hello, Self . . .Doug Stevenson, Story Theater International and Host, Storytelling That Sticks for Business and LifeDoug Stevenson, Story Theater International and Host, Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life (Hello, Self… Episode 30) Storytelling, TED, and Keynote Coach Doug Stevenson joined host Patricia Leonard. Doug shared his incredible life journey, how he developed the story theatre method, stories from his time in Los Angeles, overcoming the fear of the unknown, […]
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Hello, Self . . .Doug Stevenson, Story Theater International and Host, Storytelling That Sticks for Business and LifeDoug Stevenson, Story Theater International and Host, Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life (Hello, Self… Episode 30) Storytelling, TED, and Keynote Coach Doug Stevenson joined host Patricia Leonard. Doug shared his incredible life journey, how he developed the story theatre method, stories from his time in Los Angeles, overcoming the fear of the unknown, […] The post Doug Stevenson, Story Theater International and Host, 2023-10-1154 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life34. The Evolution of a Storytelling Based KeynoteA Crucible is defined as a severe test. Crucible stories are stories of great loss, hardship, or pain. W. Mitchell was burned over 60% of his body in a motorcycle accident, and then was paralyzed in a plane crash. His keynote is based on the stories of his recovery and overcoming adversity. Some keynotes are basically one story after another, with each story making a relevant point. In this episode, W. Mitchell shares how he got started in the speaking business and how, over time, his keynote evolved. You’ll be inspired by his journey from pain to pe...2023-10-0931 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life33. Get Paid to Speak - Courageously Creative Self-PromotionIf you believe in yourself and that you have something of value to offer, you need to know how to promote yourself. “Buyers” won’t say yes, if they don’t know you are asking. And how do you get to YES, when people keep telling you NO? The ability to promote yourself, to persevere even in the face of rejection, is an essential skill on the road to success. In this episode, you’ll hear five strategies for getting from where you are to where you want to be through courageously creative self-promotion. Whether you want to get pai...2023-09-2625 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life32. How to Get Paid $15,000 to Speak with Leann ThiemanIn 1975, during the last days of the Vietnam War, Leann Thieman, a nurse in Iowa, volunteered to fly to Vietnam to rescue 300 orphan babies as the bombs were falling on Saigon. The story of that harrowing experience became the springboard for her to become a professional speaker. When someone agreed to pay her $100 to tell her story, she began her speaking career. She now charges $15,000 per speech. In this interview, Leann shares with Doug the incremental steps she took in the first couple of years, to market and sell her speech. These steps are the basics of h...2023-09-1351 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life31. How to Get Paid to Speak and Become a Professional SpeakerHave you ever watched a professional speaker and thought, I can do that? But HOW? How do you get paid to speak? You’ll find some of the answers in this podcast episode. If you have a story to tell that makes a relevant point or teaches a powerful lesson, you can become a professional speaker. You can make a difference and make a lot of money at the same time. This is episode one in the professional speaker series. In the following episodes, you’ll learn valuable lessons and gain insightful tips on what you need to d...2023-08-2524 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life30. How To Craft Your Pattern StoryPattern stories are fun to craft and even more fun to tell. They’re like a good Whodunit mystery novel where the plot unfolds over time. They are constructed with a series of mini-stories or segments that illustrate how the same problem keeps happening over and over, while the person or organization experiencing the problem fails to learn the lesson. In the end, the pattern is recognized, and the lesson learned. If you’ve ever made the same mistake multiple times or experienced a similar recurring problem in your life or career, you have a pattern story in t...2023-08-1119 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life29. How To Know When NOT To Tell a StoryIt’s not always appropriate to tell a story. Different stories work in different situations and sometimes, you shouldn’t tell a story at all. If the story doesn’t fit, you must omit. For your free no obligation 20-minute coaching call, contact deborah@dougstevenson.com www.storytellling-in-business.com 2023-08-0115 min
SmikleSpeaksStory Telling...Featuring Doug Stevenson, Founder of Story Theater International (Pt 2)Doug Stevenson, Founder of Story Theater International is back to provide concrete steps for using story to advance your leadership brand. He's an author, actor, trainer, speaker, consultant, and professional story teller. Listen and learn how to master the art of story telling.2023-07-2626 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life28. Sticky Storytelling with Corporate Trainer Dave BoduchIn this episode, Doug coaches Dave on the Phrase That Pays for one of his stories. Dave shares how he uses stories in his training courses and how The Story Theater Method has helped him to be more deliberate with his stories. He also says that the stories that he tells improve the bottom- line revenues for his company. There is a strong emphasis on The Phrase That Pays in this episode. Learn more about the Phrase That Pays and how to make the point of your story stick in Episode 5. What’s the Point. Fo...2023-07-2038 minSmikleSpeaksStory Telling...Featuring Doug Stevenson, Founder of Story Theater International (Part 1)Doug Stevenson is the founder of Story Theater International. He trains thousands of executives on the power of story in leadership. He has the unique ability to give people hope in themselves and their ability to clearly communicate their unique stories. Doug is also an author and he has a great TED Talk that you should check out.2023-07-1233 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life27. How to Design a 20-Minute SpeechTED talks opened the door to short speeches, and now, 20-minute speeches are here to stay. Conference planners are scheduling more speakers with shorter time slots. In my experience, designing a short speech is more challenging than crafting a long one. What stays in? What do you cut? I’ve got you covered. Follow these ten steps and you’ll look like a pro. To get 30% off on the downloadable version of the Dynamite Speech System, go to https://www.storytelling-in-business.com/shop/#dynamite-speech-system-downloadable and enter the coupon code PODCAST-DYN during checkout. Regular price is $129. The coupon code...2023-06-2624 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life26. Storytelling for Fundraising with Dr. Alex Porter UmphreyDr. Alyx Porter Umphrey is the first black female Neuro Oncologist in the United States. Her personal story of success in the face of adversity is a story that inspires others to donate to Elevate Med, a non-profit dedicated to supporting black and brown medical students with scholarships, mentoring and leadership training. In this episode you’ll learn how your story, and the story of those who benefit from your cause, can be the most powerful element of your fundraising strategy. When you invest in storytelling, others will invest in your organization.2023-06-0435 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life25. How to Get More Laughs - The Dynamics of ComedyAs a speaker and storyteller, getting a laugh is pretty important. It's not enough to get lucky with an ad-lib, you need to know how to get a laugh on demand. That requires an understanding of the dynamics of comedy. In this episode, you'll discover the three elements that are necessary to get predictable laughs. After listening to this episode, go to You Tube and search for the videos listed below. Study them. They are a master class in comedy. Bill Cosby – Noah’s Ark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bputeFGXEjA Rowen Atkins...2023-05-1019 min
Advisers Assemble - Lead Generation For Financial ServicesStorytelling For Business Success - Doug StevensonAlex connects with storytelling expert, Doug Stevenson from his home in Arizona, US to talk about how he helps businesses by using story as a strategy.Doug teaches clients how to tell a story well, working on the design of a speech and the lesson and branding message behind this. Doug helps to prepare people for TED talks and has delivered his very own.From his early days in acting and theatre work to a realtor and carpenter, Doug has seen and done it all, telling his journey through the art of storytelling.T...2023-05-0838 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life24. How Long Should a Story Be While there is no one right answer to this question, there are guidelines that will help you decide how long your story should be. Consider the situation, the time allotted for your presentation and adjust accordingly. You’ll find that there are times when a five-minute story is too long, and other times when a five-minute story is too short. The more emotional a story is, the more time it will take to develop. A more factual story will often be much shorter. Doug Stevenson is a keynote and story coach basedin Tucson, Arizona. Contact: dou...2023-04-2819 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life23. Your Storytelling Superpower Your storytelling superpowers are all the things that make you different from everyone else. They are your heart and soul and emotion, your quirky sense of humor and sparkling personality. Your superpowers come across in the way you present yourself as much as what you present. They are the most intimate and outrageous parts of you that you are willing to reveal to an audience. Add to those superpowers your stories and content and you have something powerful to offer. And yet, standing up and standing out also makes you a target for those who don't like...2023-04-1425 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life22. Radical Honesty with Conrad WoodySometimes is takes more than simply telling a story. Sometimes the story requires Radical Honesty to convey the truth being shared. Listen as Conrad Woody shared his story of rising from shyness and insecurity to becoming a managing partner and top talent advisor and C-Suite and Board Leadership Strategist. His journey to self-empowerment and finding his purpose as a black man rising to the top in corporate America is inspiring and radically honest. contact: doug@dougstevenson.com2023-03-2834 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life21. It's Going to Be A Great Day with Pete HinojosaPete Hinojosa was tasked with developing a leadership development curriculum and helping Insperity expand from 40 to 100 offices. No small task. In order to achieve these impressive results, Insperity now has 98 offices, he had to hit the road and present his vision to stakeholders who had the power to say yes or no. Pete uses personal stories in his keynotes, trainings and business presentations to make an emotional connection and to drive corporate change. In this episode, you’ll hear how he was inspired by his father to make every day a great day. To learn mo...2023-02-0327 min
Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life21. Its Going to Be A Great Day with Pete HinojosaPete Hinojosa was tasked with developing a leadership development curriculum and helping his company expand from 40 to 100 offices. No small task. In order to achieve these impressive results, his company now has 98 offices, he had to hit the road and present his vision to stakeholders who had the power to say yes or no. Pete uses personal stories in his keynotes, trainings and business presentations to make an emotional connection and to drive corporate change. In this episode, you’ll hear how he was inspired by his father to make every day a great day. To...2023-02-0127 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life20. From Entitled to Empowered with Thayer WillisThayer Willis grew up rich. She was born into a wealthy family and became, in her own words, an entitled brat. Her story is one of self-revelation and transformation. When she hit rock bottom, she knew she needed to do something to turn things around. In this episode you’ll hear how she summoned the courage to confront her pain and find her way to a meaningful life. Her origin story became the catalyst for a successful speaking and consulting business. Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn in this episode… How Thayer realized her stori...2023-01-1327 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life19. Storytelling for Engineers with Jennifer HerronGeeks, nerds and engineers spend much of their time sitting in front of a computer working on technical projects that most people around them need but don’t understand. The challenge for many engineers is to communicate their ideas, products and processes to non-engineers. Learn how a self-described geeky nerd and her team learned how to use storytelling to close more sales and make technical training presentations more engaging. Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn in this episode… How to make complex ideas and processes simple and understandable with a story. Why your...2022-12-3031 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life18. Let Your Inner Actor OutIs there an actor hiding out inside you waiting to be cast in the role of a lifetime? In this episode, you’ll learn how to release your inner actor and use some simple acting techniques to make your story memorable, marketable and compelling. Your story is the play and you’re the leading actor or actress. It’s show time. Curtain up! Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn in this episode… How to portray the emotions of your story with reactions and inner monologue. How to use tempo, volume, movement and gesture to create dy...2022-12-2019 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life17. Story Leadership - Lead with a StoryGood leadership is easy to spot. You know it when you see and experience it. It’s the same with bad or toxic leadership. You’ve probably worked for both kinds of leader. I’ve worked for both and I’ve also had the opportunity to speak at conference where I’ve interacted with CEOs and presidents, VPs and sales managers. That’s where I have been able to find my leadership stories. Listen and learn as I share four stories that illustrate good and bad leadership. And then, get to work crafting your leaderships stories. Contact Do...2022-11-0325 min
Build with Clay Podcast#24 Build with Doug Stevenson - Hitchhiking to Hollywood, Storytelling that Sticks, Unseen AlliesIn this episode, we Build with Doug Stevenson. Doug is the founder and president of Story Theater International, a speaking, training and consulting company, now based in Tucson, Arizona. His company trains thousands of professionals and executives each year, for clients that include Microsoft, Amgen, Bayer, Caterpillar, Oracle, Volkswagen, Hewlett Packard, Maytag, Super 8 Motels and others. His association clients include The National Education Association, The American Medical Association, The National Association of Realtors, The Wisconsin Municipal League, The Cattleman’s Beef Association and others.Since 1994, he has delivered keynotes and taught storytelling for business success in the US...2022-10-041h 06Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life16. TED Talks - What You Need to KnowIn this episode you'll learn the inside story of the TED and TEDx Talk process. It's not as simple as having something you want to talk about that YOU think is original and important. What are the criteria TED Talk producers consider when choosing a speaker and a topic? Does your sex, age, ethnicity or background play a part in being chosen? Once you're chosen, what happens next? How much time are you given? How do you practice and get ready.? What's it like on the day of the presentation? How many speakers a...2022-09-3025 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life15. Creating Intrigue with Paul ButlerIf you want your story to stick, to be memorable, to engage people’s full attention, you’ve got to say or do something that surprises people. You’ve got to catch them off guard, to create intrigue. In other words, confuse them or lose them. I know that sounds counterintuitive, to confuse them or lose them. But how many times has someone bored you to death by giving a well thought out but completely predictable presentation. Be unpredictable. Tell a story that makes them think, feel and engage with you. In this episode I interv...2022-09-1531 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life14. The Journey - Hitchhiking to HollywoodThe foundation of every story is a journey, a quest, an adventure. It’s the action or activity of your story. It can be something big and dangerous or mundane and ordinary. With craft and development leading to a powerful lesson or point, your journey can illuminate my journey. When you take me along with you on your journey by telling me your story, I find the meaning I need to navigate my journey. In this episode you’ll identify a number of possible journeys from your life. I’ll also share the harrowing and exciting journey I took...2022-08-1922 min
People First Leaders#203 Cutting Through the Noise of Client Outreach with Joel Stevenson of YeswareDoug and Joel spoke about Getting through client outreach's noise.Trying to get individuals to genuinely connect with us as marketers is one of the difficulties we face in our busy lives. Since the Yellow Pages era, when you could be sure that no one would return your call, the world has evolved significantly.Understanding what people want from a solution and encouraging them that you'll solve their problem is a challenge that only a top-notch marketing company is prepared to take on in today's increasingly noisy world.Learn more at https://www.yesware.comDoug's business specializes in partnerin...2022-07-2716 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life13. Story Selling - Sell It with a StoryLearn how to apply the Aikido Selling approach to telling stories in a sales conversation. Build trust and create rapport by sharing targeted customer success stories that redirect the conversation and create story surrogates. Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn in this episode… How to grab the attention of a distracted client and gain their trust How to identify the right customer story to tell How to blend imagery, emotion, and data into a sales story How to close the sale with a Phrase That Pays Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com2022-07-1820 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life12. Emotion is the Fast Lane to the Brain Emotion is the Fast Lane to the Brain How do you use emotion artfully and gracefully? It’s tricky. You don’t want to be manipulative and gratuitous, but at the same time you want to make an emotional connection with your listener, client, or audience member. Without emotion, your presentation will be like a black and white movie. With emotion, it will be in Imax, 3D, high-definition color. As an actor, I learned to harness the power of emotion in my performances. I knew where and when to employ the emotion that served the moment. When I st...2022-07-0417 min
Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life11. Good to Great Storytelling with Bill RaymondA good story is interesting. People enjoy hearing it. But nothing happens as a result. Nothing changes. A great story on the other hand, moves the needle. It causes people to change the way they think and behave. A great story overcomes objections leading to more sales. It inspires confidence in leadership. It empowers people to make smarter decisions. Great stories told by masterful storytellers not only get you noticed, but they also pay the bills. A great story, like a great product, is money in the bank. If you have aspirations of being hired to speak...2022-06-0731 min
Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life10. The Neuroscience of Influence and PersuasionDo you want scientific proof that explains why stories stick? In this episode, we’re going to explore the brain science research that’s been conducted over the years, that describes why stories are more effective at influencing people and persuading them to come over to your point of view, versus simply providing a logical explanation backed up with facts and data. In his book, Brain Rules, molecular biologist John Medina writes, “When the brain detects an emotionally charged event, the Amygdala releases dopamine into the system. Because dopamine greatly aids memory and information processing, you cou...2022-05-1717 min
Starting With GratitudeDoug Stevenson Is Grateful For Unanswered Prayers: Life Transitions, Letting Go, & Divine Alignment🎙 "This wasn't just letting go of acting in Hollywood, this was letting go of who I thought I was." - Doug StevensonBeing in a state of transition isn't always easy, comfortable, or even desired. Sometimes we don't want to transition from where we are. Other times we have no idea where we're transitioning to. And for Doug Stevenson who recently transitioned into retirement, being in a state of transition is a state worth being present for and receptive to.Retiring from a successful few decades of coaching Storytelling/Keynote Speakers at first felt forced upo...2022-05-171h 20
Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life9. Stories That Make Change HappenChange is an issue that affects all of us. For many people, it’s is something to be avoided. Change is disruptive, annoying and often mentally and emotionally painful. And yet, our change stories can help people see change in a different light. We can help people move past their fear and anxiety about change and into a more neutral place where they can see themselves making the changes necessary to move forward. In this episode you’ll hear two change stories and how they were effective at helping people embrace change. I’ll also share a simple four-p...2022-04-2721 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life8. Origin Story FormulaWhat is an Origin Story and how do you develop yours? It depends on who you’re going to tell it to and for what purpose. Is it your personal origin story or your company’s origin story? Are you selling yourself, your idea, or your organization? In this episode Doug shares a simple three step formula for developing your origin story. He’ll share the origin story of how Google became Google and the origin story of how The Story Theater Method originated. Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com2022-04-0916 min
Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life7. How a Bedtime Story Inspires LeadersEngineers like systems and procedures. Maybe that’s why my guest in this episode, Elise Foster, an engineer by training and now a keynote speaker, executive coach and leadership consultant, appreciated how The Story Theater Method could help her engineer her stories. Elise Foster got her start in the speaking business when she was asked by Liz Wiseman, the author of the best-selling book, Multipliers – How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, to co-author a book with her. That book, The Multiplier Effect – Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, required that Elise deliver keynotes in front of large and sm...2022-03-1723 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life6. X Rated StorytellingDoug tells his Million Dollar Story – a funny Imbroglio story that was the genesis for The Story Theater Method and a 25-year speaking career. An Imbroglio is an acutely embarrassing or painful situation. It’s a comedy of errors. Listen, learn and be inspired to find your Million Dollar Story that sticks.2022-02-2521 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life5. Whats The Point -Make It Stick with The Phrase That PaysDo you have a hard time choosing the point of your story? Do you ever ramble when you make the point? The Phrase That Pays will solve that problem and make your point or lesson stick. Find your Phrase That Pays. Take the time to get it right. Stick the landing! doug@dougstevenson.com www.storytelling-in-business.com Discount Code for Next Level Storytelling Video eLearning Series: podcast-videos2022-02-1817 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life4: Purpose Driven StorytellingStart with the end in mind. What is the purpose of your story? Will it drive sales, inspire confidence, persuade people to embrace change? What do you need a story to do? In this episode, you'll be guided through a process for finding the right story that makes the right point for the right situation. Link to Doug's Storytelling talk at Google: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKUiE9DBkKc&t=18s2022-02-0521 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life3: Craft Your Story with The Nine Steps of Story StructureLearn how to develop a story from concept to a finished product. This episode focuses on story craft and analysis. Learn how the Nine Steps of Story Structure works and how it will provide a template for crafting all your stories. Discover how to create a Yoda and why you need to repeat your Phrase That Pays multiple times for it to stick.2022-01-2521 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life2: How to Make Your Story StickDiscover The Story Theater Method for strategic storytelling in business and how it will help you tell a powerful story. Learn how to create scenes, develop dialogue and brand the point of your story with a Phrase That Pays. Doug tells a story and then analyzes how he makes the point of his story stick.2022-01-2520 minStorytelling That Sticks for Business and Life1: Quick Intro to Storytelling That SticksIn this short 3-minute introduction, you’ll learn how this podcast will help you stand out, get ahead, and make a positive impression by learning the science of the art of storytelling. Doug Stevenson will share storytelling hacks, techniques and advanced story crafting skills.2022-01-2502 min
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent peopleTelling your stories with Doug Stevenson"Move forward. Step back and recalibrate. Move forward again." This is how Doug Stevenson, CEO of Story Theater International, has built a successful life and career as a storyteller, keynote speaker, trainer, and coach. Doug is a masterful storyteller, but his true gift is helping people become engaging storytellers and unforgettable leaders. He is the author of Doug Stevenson’s Story Theater Method, and has delivered storytelling keynotes and workshops for leadership, sales, training, marketing, and HR teams in the US and in 17 other countries. In this episode, Doug shares: How his background as an...2021-07-2636 min
The Boardroom Buzz: Grow, Sell, or ExitEpisode 32 — The Stevenson Sessions, Part 2: CFO Doug on Modern's MoneyballDoug Stevenson and his brothers grew Modern Pest Services to $18 million before selling to Anticimex. It would be hard to find a process at Modern in which Doug did not include in a financial system.
Doug found himself entrenched in cost analysis study after study. It was his tenacity that helped 5x Modern's net income in one year. Adjustable initial service charges and subscription billing helped Modern weather New England seasons.
With a name like Modern, it's hard to avoid innovation. In the early 2000's, it was Doug who set the bar with Pest...2020-12-031h 30
The Stay Amazing ShowEpisode 13 - Speaker, Master Storyteller and Trainer Doug StevensonHow many times have you thought, "I have a great story but I don't know what to do with it?"
Or "How can I communicate better on Zoom so my audience knows what I'm trying to say?"
Doug Stevenson has been working with companies and individuals around the world to help them craft their compelling story and communicate better with their customers. He has worked with TED Talk speakers and has given some of his own. His agency - Story Theater International and Doug's book - "Story Telling Method-Strategic Story Telling for Business" offers a...2020-09-181h 12
SpeakIncKeynote Speaker Doug Stevenson Presented by SpeakIncStorytelling In Business. Doug Stevenson is the founder and president of Story Theater International, a speaking, training and consulting company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His company trains thousands of professionals and executives each year, for clients that include Microsoft, Amgen, Bayer, Caterpillar, Oracle, Volkswagen, Hewlett Packard, Maytag, Super 8 Motels and others. His association clients include The National Education Association, The American Medical Association, The National Association of Realtors, The Wisconsin Municipal League, The Cattleman's Beef Association and others.2020-03-3010 min
The 8 Billion EffectEp #8 - Doug Stevenson: Try As Many Careers As Possible Before 30[WARNING - Apologies for the poor sound quality in the first 15 mins… There are a few episodes where the sound has let us down and we are working to rectify this in future episodes. We appreciate the support as this is amateur recording that we are learning to enhance. But we will not let it get in the way of great conversations we had with our amazing guests!]Doug is a powerhouse guy who has quit many jobs in order to fulfil a promise he made to himself 8 years ago when he was 23. His promise was to tr...2019-11-2000 min
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth1070: Underground Muscle Building Secrets with Dr. Scott StevensonIn this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Scott Stevenson, competitive bodybuilder, PhD in applied exercise physiologist, college professor and author of Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach. Scott provides an interesting and insightful perspective on blending eastern and western philosophy and the science of building muscle. How does training in herbs and acupuncture translate to muscle building? (2:21) What drove him to enter into the field of Eastern Medicine? (5:28) Did he experience any ‘ah-ha’ moments in his training in Chinese medicine? (11:25) Was he able to take his knowledge of Chinese Medicine to help even the extreme bodybuilders? (14:00) Does ‘bro-tra...2019-07-081h 29
Selling Disruption ShowAre You An Explainer Or A Persuader: How To Tell Disruptive Stories with Doug StevensonStorytelling is the fastest way to engage attention and implement change. It works in a very powerful way with the brain of the listener to engage attention. It activates all of the senses. It is logical and linear, but it is also creative and nonlinear. Doug Stevenson, founder and president of Story Theater International, a speaking, training and consulting company based in Tucson, Arizona, found over the years with all of his clients that they all have one challenge in common – too much content, too much data, too much information, but not enough emotional connection. Doug shares how you ca...2019-01-1432 min
AFP ConversationsThe Art of the Story With Master Storyteller Doug StevensonIn this episode of AFP Conversations master storyteller Doug Stevenson talks about how he got his start in storytelling, his time sharing a movie scene with Chuck Norris, and how treasury and finance professionals can use storytelling at work. Stevenson is the founder of Story Theater International and creator of The Story Theater Method. He’s taught storytelling to clients at Google, Microsoft, The Department of Defense and more. He'll be a featured speaker at AFP 2018 in November. Learn more at www.AFP2018.org. 2018-06-1436 min
The Teach Better PodcastPodcast #71: Virtual Reality and Teaching with Andrea Stevenson WonAndrea Stevenson Won is an assistant professor in the Cornell Communication Department where she directs the Virtual Embodiment Lab. She studies how people communicate in virtual environments and how this differs from other forms of communication. She spends her days working with the latest virtual reality gear and conducting experiments in virtual worlds. She’s also collaborating with physicists to create new ways of teaching using VR. In this episode Andrea talks with us about how virtual reality affects her teaching today and how it could affect all our teaching tomorrow.2018-03-0700 min
Cloud Engineering Archives - Software Engineering DailyFirebase with Doug Stevenson
Firebase is a backend-as-a-service. The key efficiency of a backend-as-a-service is that it enables developers to go from having a 3-tier architecture (client, server, database) to a 2-tier architecture (client, backend-as-a-service).
The team who started Firebase built it as a pivot. They had started a social network, and then they realized there wasn’t a good backend for chat tools. And so they started a chat-as-a-service tool, for people who wanted to include chat in their applications. And that led them to the fundamental realization that chat is actually representative of a broader category of re...2017-05-1747 min
The Mindfluence Revolution092: Doug Stevenson - Engage the Power of Storytelling to Better Sell Your Vision, Ideas, and ServiceHow do you leverage, and monetize, your personal story? How does story apply in a company setting? This week’s guest is a masterful storyteller. Doug Stevenson is the Founder and President of Story Theater International, a speaking, training, and consulting company. Doug has trained clients from all over the world on how to properly tell their story in an engaging way, where it attracts the customers’ feelings and emotions first. Find out more on how to engage your customer through storytelling on this week’s episode! Key Takeaways: [3:30] How does telling a good story change...2016-12-0700 min
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth355: Shawn Stevenson- Sleep Expert & Bestselling AuthorIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin interview Shawn Stevenson, bestselling author of Sleep Smarter and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri – St. Louis with a background in biology and kinesiology, Shawn went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a successful company that provides Wellness Services for both individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn is also a dynamic keynote speaker who has spoken for TEDx, universities, and numerous organizations with outstanding reviews. Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you with a ne...2016-08-2956 min
Google Cloud Platform PodcastThe New Firebase with Abe Haskins and Doug StevensonFresh off the press from Google I/O 2016, Francesc and Mark talk to Abe Haskins and Doug Stevenson about all the new features and improvements that have recently been announced for Firebase! About Abe Abe is a Developer Programs Engineer on the Firebase team who works closely with the Database team and contributes to many of Firebase’s open-source projects. About Doug Doug is Developer Advocate on the Firebase team, Android development specialist, and works very closely with the Crash Reporting and Test Lab components of Firebase. Cool thing of...2016-06-0839 min
Discover Full Audiobook in Business, Career SkillsThe Story Theater Method by Doug Stevenson | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Story Theater Method
Author: Doug Stevenson
Narrator: uncredited
Format: Unabridged
Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-08-11
Publisher: Made for Success, Inc. and Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Genres: Business, Career Skills
Summary:
Great stories are more like a movie than a report. Like a good movie, they are crafted to stimulate an emotional as well as a logical response. They are engaging and effective because they activate the listener's imagination. You haven't really connected with your audience until you've told a story.
This two-part audio is...2011-12-081h 57
Download New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Language InstructionThe Story Theater Method by Doug StevensonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/117395 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Story Theater Method Series: Part of The Made for Success Series Author: Doug Stevenson Narrator: Doug Stevenson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 57 minutes Release date: November 18, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Language Instruction Publisher's Summary: Great stories are more like a movie than a report. Like a good movie, they are crafted to stimulate an emotional as well as a logical response. They are engaging and effective because they activate the listener's imagination. You haven't really connected with your audience u...2011-11-1803 min
Download New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Language InstructionThe Story Theater Method by Doug StevensonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/117395to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Story Theater Method
Series: Part of The Made for Success Series
Author: Doug Stevenson
Narrator: Doug Stevenson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release date: November 18, 2011
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Language Instruction
Publisher's Summary:
Great stories are more like a movie than a report. Like a good movie, they are crafted to stimulate an emotional as well as a logical response. They are engaging and effective because they activate the listener's imagination. You haven't really connected with your audience until y...2011-11-181h 57
The Innovise GuysDoug Hall of Eureka Ranch talks to the Innovise GuysPre-ACA Conference (March 21-23) Interview with Creativity's Garrulous Guru, Doug Hall: The Innovise Guys interview the guy dubbed "America's #1 Idea Guru" by Inc. Magazine. Doug Hall began his inventing career at the age of 12 by inventing and selling a line of magic and juggling kits. After graduating from the University of Maine with an engineering degree, Doug went to work with P&G, where he rose meteorically to Master Marketing Inventor by developing and implementing 9 innovations in 12 months. You may also know Doug for his appearances on TV's "The American Inventor" or for his "Brain Brew Radio" show on PRI...2007-03-0332 minThe Innovise GuysGregg Fraley, author of Jack's Notebook, talks to Innovise Guy Doug StevensonThis podcast is a break with tradition for the Innovise Guys. Here, Doug interviews Gregg about the publication of Jack's Notebook, a business fable about creative problem solving. It's a fun interview -- some improvised songs, jokes, and accents happen as they manage to find out why Gregg wrote the book, who it's for, and to discuss some of the aspects of deliberate creativity as they progress. Jack's Notebook could be the first "break out" book that takes the concept of CPS and deliberate creativity to a much broader audience. For more information about Jack's Notebook, go to Gregg's website...2007-01-2528 minThe Innovise GuysLive Podcast from Apple Store Chicago, Part OneThe Innovise Guys host a lively live podcast at the North Michigan Avenue Apple Store in Chicago. Guests Megon McDonough, a singer/songwriter, and Jill Badonsky, author of "The Nine Modern Day Creative Muses...and a Bodyguard" join Gregg Fraley and Doug Stevenson in an explosive two part show. In Part One, Gregg and Doug improv on "My Kind of Town", Megon McDongough sings an inspirational song about finding one's creative soul, and Jill Badonsky does some cool and spiritual beatnikesque poetry. The discussion gets serious when the crew talks about how to find your creativity and how spirituality connects...2006-05-0527 min