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Tell Me About Yourself: Storytelling in Job Interviews
Dr. Nancy Goldman delivered this webinar to Teachers College, Columbia University alumni. Here she combines storytelling principles and academic research to help viewers
StoryLab Coaches Share Secrets to Storytelling Success
When I decided that I wanted to tell personal stories, I had no idea how or where to begin. Besides, who wanted to hear my stories or my complaints? What had happened to me that was so story-worthy? Plus, I had not written a story or essay since acting school, which was a long time ago.
Storytelling For Introverts
Transfix your audiences with the gems inside and around you. As an introvert, my first thought was: “Oh no. I’m being put on the spot to tell a story without time for adequate preparation. Get me out of here.” But my second thought was: “Stay the course. I like to tell stories...
The Power of Listening
Listening is given lip service. From the time we are children, we’re told that listening is important – how else are we to gain the wisdom that adults have?
Learning Through Story Listening
Although an essential communication skill, listening does not receive the same attention as speaking. As an often-required class, project or professional event, public speaking takes center stage.