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To say this meeting was “great” wouldn’t tell you much. But what if I said: we had speeches that tickled our brains and our hearts; speakers who wanted to involve, inspire and entertain us; guests and Toastmasters who reached deep inside themselves to convey a message? Would that define “great” for you? It does for me!
Along the way, we also explored the meaning of storytelling. Here are the responses to the trigger: Storytelling is …”
- a means of reaching mutual understanding
- a way to connect emotionally
- shared experience
- informative
- fun
- all about laughter
- a way to bypass the brain
- revealing secrets
- about people making progress
- a vehicle to deliver a message
- bonding and ensuring good dreams
- an art to master
- playing with imagination
- a means of bringing our inspiration to others
- as old as humanity and part of everything
- painting pictures
- often confessional
If you’re interested in storytelling or weaving story into your presentations, you’ll find lots of instruction and inspiration here:
What will I remember from this evening? Sz’s dwindling percentages. M’s reminder to take our talents seriously.
What did I take away from this evening? „Bliss is the one thing you cannot not do.“
Happy Holidays!
Khushi Pasquale
Founder, Center Berlin Toastmasters