Comments on: Open Your Presentation with Pizzazz — Tell a Story

By: Sharon Garrity

Sharon Garrity — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:49:05 +0000

Good job, Rich. I get it! I’ve got the perfect opportunity to test the theory coming up soon. I’ll let you know how it goes!

Thanks,
Sharon

By: Robert Hershenow

Robert Hershenow — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:46:43 +0000

Great advice, Rich and Scott. I’ve been serially rewriting my upcoming presentation and suddenly it’s clear: I’ve already got the perfect opening! It’s the story I’ve been trying to build up to. Thanks.

By: Scott Abel

Scott Abel — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:19:12 +0000

Rich:

I have been using the “Let me tell you a story…” line recently in all my presentations. It works very well as far as audience feedback forms indicate. I think we need more story telling in other areas — not just presentations. Thanks for bringing this up.

By: Brian Martin

Brian Martin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:17:52 +0000

Hi Rich,

I was reminded of “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” as I read about your little Chautauqua. Well spoken.

Best,

Brian

By: Gina Gotsill

Gina Gotsill — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:43:01 +0000

I agree! Launch into a story and you’ll have their attention from the beginning. I still remember the story you told about driving in Boston the one and only time I saw you present…