The Storytelling Hero

The Storytelling Hero

by Stewart Bewley
Released June 2023
Publisher(s): Capstone
ISBN: 9780857089540

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Book description

"Full 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 back
  • Find the confidence you need to command a room
  • Establish a memorable and impressive presence
  • Improve your cadence, rhythm and style
  • Connect 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.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Praise for The Storytelling Hero:
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Prologue
    1. Note
  7. ACT I: THE BEGINNING
    1. SCENE 1: STORYTELLING. IT'S A POWERFUL THING
      1. My Story
      2. Notes
    2. SCENE 2: SPEAKING IN SHORT SENTENCES
      1. Present Tense
    3. SCENE 3: ENTER THE GREMLIN
      1. The Storytelling Heroes
  8. ACT II: LEAPING OFF THE CLIFF
    1. SCENE 1: REWRITING THE SCRIPT
      1. ‘I Am’
    2. SCENE 2: USING YOUR BODY AND YOUR VOICE
      1. Breathing
      2. Voice
    3. SCENE 3: PICTURE, HEADLINE, DETAIL
      1. Picture
      2. Headline
      3. Detail
      4. The Graduation
      5. Notes
  9. ACT III: APPROACHING THE DRAGON'S LAIR
    1. SCENE 1: LISTEN OUT
      1. The Superpower of Listening
    2. SCENE 2: CHANNELLING YOUR ADRENALINE
      1. 1. Look the Stallion in the Eye
      2. 2. Make Ridiculous Rules
      3. 3. Create New Rules
      4. Note
    3. SCENE 3: APPROACHING THE DRAGON: CREATING YOUR HERO'S JOURNEY STORY
      1. Your Hero's Journey
  10. ACT IV: THE ROAD BACK
    1. SCENE 1: BECOMING BRILLIANT AT TELLING YOUR STORY
      1. Advanced Posture Exercises
      2. Note
    2. SCENE 2: TELLING MORE STORIES
      1. Note
    3. SCENE 3: PRESENTING IN THE BUSINESS WORLD
  11. ACT V: RESURRECTION
    1. SCENE 1: THE HERO'S JOURNEY WITH A TWIST: CALLING YOUR AUDIENCE TO ACTION
      1. The Trucking Wise Mentor
    2. SCENE 2: ROCKET FUEL EXERCISES: BRINGING ENERGY TO YOUR PRESENTATIONS
      1. From Kids' Presenter to Whisperer to New Normal
      2. Portals, Pictures and the Curse of Knowledge
    3. SCENE 3: THE SILVER SCREEN: SHOWING UP ON CAMERA
      1. Practice Makes Permanent
      2. Note
    4. SCENE 4: THE CLOSING SCENE: REFLECTING ON YOUR STORYTELLING SKILLS
      1. The New Standard
      2. You're Ready
  12. Epilogue: Frequently Asked Questions
    1. What do I do with my arms?
    2. How do I stop people from talking?
    3. People say I am too quiet. How do I fix that?
    4. This bit of my presentation is boring. How do I fix that?
    5. I keep forgetting what I'm saying. How do I fix that?
    6. How do I stop my hands from shaking or my face from sweating?
    7. How do I handle awkward silences?
    8. What if someone blocks me when I ask a question?
    9. I hate the person in front of me and disagree with what they are saying
    10. How do I shoot a video at home?
    11. How do I handle a Q&A?
    12. I think I am presenting like a newsreader. Can you fix that?
    13. I hate networking but I need to do it. Any tips?
    14. How do I host an online meeting room?
  13. Acknowledgements
  14. About the Author
  15. Index
  16. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: The Storytelling Hero
  • Author(s): Stewart Bewley
  • Release date: June 2023
  • Publisher(s): Capstone
  • ISBN: 9780857089540