The Power of Storytelling Carrie Caruthers. “Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas...

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The Power of Storytelling Carrie Caruthers

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The Power of Storytelling

Carrie Caruthers

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“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world

today.”--Robert McKee

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What is Storytelling

• Teaching• Conveying information• Sharing of wisdom• Preserving memories• Emotional connections

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Storytelling Throughout History

40,000 Year Old Cave Painting

Diamond Sutra AD 868

154 Sonnets 1609

Modern Times

Word of Mouth

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Why Storytelling is Important• Connect

• Convey

• Create

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How to Tell Your Story

• Know your audience• Have a clear message• Believe in your message• Keep audience engaged• Paint a picture• Use direct quotes

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“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” --Maya Angelou

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Carrie Caruthers

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@CarrieCaruthers