Tell Your Terrific Stories: George Torok

Show Notes

How can you use stories to convey your message
Tips to tell your stories

Your host, George Torok tells you the three part formula to deliver an effective story.

Then you hear two stories from him, one a business story and the other a personal story. They're both effective when you understand your purpose.

George analyzes each story to point out the key parts and techniques to craft and deliver your stories successfully.

Episode 224

 

In this solo episode with George Torok, we explore:

- The power of storytelling in business communication

- How to find and craft compelling stories

- Three key elements of a successful story

- Using personal anecdotes to connect with your audience

- Common mistakes to avoid when telling a story

Key Takeaways:

- Practice crafting stories that are concise and relevant to your audience.

- Engage your audience with an intriguing opening question or bold statement.

- Use visuals and emotions in your stories to make them memorable.

"When you tell stories about yourself, don't make yourself the hero all the time. Occasionally, maybe, but not all the time, because then you sound self-centered, and it's hard to connect with you."

"The best stories plant visuals in the mind of your listeners and touch their emotions."

 

Guests of Your Intended Message who discussed story telling:

Graham Brown: 3-box Story Telling Episode 68

Bruce Scheer: Inspire your buyers with the right narrative Ep 171

Richard Rosser: How to leverage AI to tell your story EP 170

Alan McLaren: Story telling to build your leadership brand EP 108

Robert Tighe: Find and tell your origin story Ep 91

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Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self.

In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.

 

 

Your host is George Torok

George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.

 

Connect with George

www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/

https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills

https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/