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The Art & Science of Great Storytelling in presentations, Lee Jackson interviews Dr. Simon Raybould for his popular podcast Get Good At Presenting. Subscribe today, all info: https://www.leejackson.org/links

In this conversation, Dr. Simon Raybould and Lee Jackson explore the art and science of storytelling in presentations. They discuss the importance of relatable stories, the techniques for capturing and recording them, and the impact of storytelling on audience engagement. Dr. Raybould emphasises the need for stories that resonate with the audience rather than grand heroic tales, and he shares practical tips for speakers to enhance their storytelling skills. The discussion also touches on the moral implications of storytelling in the speaking industry and the role of research and technology, including AI, in improving storytelling techniques.

Takeaways
Stories should be relatable to the audience.
Big epic stories can reduce self-efficacy.
Finding stories requires observation and reflection.
Recording stories helps in retaining them.
Engagement comes from connection, not just entertainment.
The hero of the story doesn’t always have to be you.
Moral implications exist in the storytelling industry.
Research is crucial for effective storytelling.
AI can assist in summarising and understanding research.
Small, incremental changes lead to lasting impact.
The Science of Effective Storytelling.

Sound bites
“Establishing rapport is a good start.”
“Your first job is to find the stories.”
“AI can help simplify research.”

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Storytelling in Presentations
02:53 The Science Behind Effective Storytelling
05:27 Finding and Capturing Stories
08:07 Techniques for Recording Stories
11:10 The Importance of Relatable Stories
14:01 The Role of the Hero in Stories
16:45 The Dangers of Big Hero Stories
19:18 The Impact of Stories on Audience Engagement
22:16 The Moral Implications of Storytelling
24:58 The Role of Research in Storytelling
27:37 Using AI and Technology in Storytelling
29:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The secret to success is learning how to fail well – top motivational speaker Lee Jackson explains – you can book him via his website https://www.leejackson.org
Recorded back in 2014, Lee was asked to close a fun evening of talks from lots of speakers, all talking about failure!

The secret to success is learning how to fail -motivational speaker Lee Jackson explains – you can book him via his website https://www.leejackson.org
Recorded in 2014 Lee was asked to close an evening of talks from lots of speakers all talking about failure!

? Want to be a better speaker or presenter at work?
Do you ever feel like you’ve got way too much to say and not enough time to say it? ?

Here’s a simple tip: Have a good handout.
A well-designed handout helps you stay focused, adds value for your audience, and keeps you from overloading your talk.

?? Here’s a quick video where I explain how this works – and why it matters:

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A motivational speaker speaks out about the downsides of the self-help industry and the reality of being a speaker!
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How to understand yourself better and be less anxious, an honest clip from a Get Good At Life interview with Lee Jackson Speaker For more, see Lee’s YouTube Channel link in bio/here: https://bit.ly/3SCcI8I
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In any workplace, there is always a balancing act, or a pendulum swinging between productivity and team development.
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Another top tip for reducing your public speaking nerves. Ask questions!
For the full interview, see Lee’s YouTube Channel link in bio/here: https://bit.ly/3SCcI8I
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(Thanks to @jollysoul for the fun podcast/interview) #shorts

A top tip for reducing your public speaking nerves from a pro speaker.
For the full interview, see Lee’s YouTube Channel link in bio/here: https://bit.ly/3SCcI8I
#getgood #motivation #goodadvice #author #publicspeaking
(Thanks to @jollysoul for the fun podcast/interview) #shorts