{"product_id":"the-storytelling-hero-9780857089540","title":"The Storytelling Hero","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull 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 backFind the confidence you need to command a roomEstablish a memorable and impressive presenceImprove your cadence, rhythm and styleConnect 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrologue xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAct I the Beginning 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 1 Storytelling. It’s a Powerful Thing 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Story 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 2 Speaking in Short Sentences 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresent Tense 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 3 Enter the Gremlin 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Storytelling Heroes 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAct II Leaping off the Cliff 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 1 Rewriting the Script 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘I Am’ 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 2 Using Your Body and Your Voice 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoice 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 3 Picture, Headline, Detail 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicture 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeadline 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetail 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Graduation 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAct III Approaching the Dragon’s Lair 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 1 Listen Out 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Superpower of Listening 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 2 Channelling Your Adrenaline 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Look the Stallion in the Eye 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Make Ridiculous Rules 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Create New Rules 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 3 Approaching the Dragon: Creating Your Hero’s Journey Story 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Hero’s Journey 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAct IV the Road Back 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 1 Becoming Brilliant at Telling Your Story 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced Posture Exercises 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 2 Telling More Stories 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 3 Presenting in the Business World 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAct V Resurrection 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 1 The Hero’s Journey with A Twist: Calling Your Audience to Action 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Trucking Wise Mentor 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 2 Rocket Fuel Exercises: Bringing Energy to Your Presentations 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Kids’ Presenter to Whisperer to New Normal 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortals, Pictures and the Curse of Knowledge 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 3 The Silver Screen: Showing Up on Camera 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Makes Permanent 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene 4 The Closing Scene: Reflecting on Your Storytelling Skills 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe New Standard 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re Ready 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: Frequently Asked Questions 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 163\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406277812567,"sku":"9780857089540","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780857089540.jpg?v=1730495204","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-storytelling-hero-9780857089540","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}