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Can a presentation be truly captivating and hold the audience\u2019s attention like nothing else matters in the world? Just think about how a great story makes us feel; there are a handful of key elements always present within a truly great story. Every great story has a hero who is central to the plot and a mentor who guides the hero throughout their adventures. In this first instalment of the article series on Storytelling, we will have the pleasure to meet our hero!<\/span><\/p>\n Proven Elements of Great Storytelling<\/b> Outlined above is the premise of every single blockbuster movie! Now think about how much more effective our presentations could become if we were to put them into such a story form\u2026 Together we will find out how to do this within our two-article series on Storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n What we need to do if we want to deliver a great story, is to understand our audience, make them realize what they need, and be able to click with them. In order for us to achieve this, we need to really get to know the audience and introduce ourselves genuinely in order to be able to form a strong enough bond with them, that will enable us to convey our story effectively. Your objective is to find the most relevant and believable way to link your issue to your audience\u2019s top values and concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n Meet the Hero<\/b><\/p>\n a. Getting to Know the Hero<\/span><\/p>\n Tick = discussion<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n If on the other hand you are presenting a highly technical topic like for instance the Layers, or Replacement Effects, then what could make your audience tick in this case is lots and lots of practical examples. So therefore:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tick = lots of examples<\/i><\/b>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n If we take the time to get to know our hero, we will be able to connect with them effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n b. How do you connect with the Hero?<\/span><\/p>\n Your heroes might be huddled together in the conference presentation area, but you shouldn\u2019t view them as one big lump. Instead, imagine them all as wanting to have individual conversations with you.<\/span><\/p>\n It is also very useful to see exactly who the audience your presentation is aimed at is. Is it for instance a small group of Level 3 judges, or is it a crowd of Level 1\u2019s. As mentioned by Ken Haemer: <\/span><\/p>\n \u2018Designing a presentation without an audience in mind is like writing a love letter and addressing it \u201cto whom it may concern\u201d\u2019<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n It does also help to split the audience into segments, but humans are more complicated than that. In order to connect personally, you have to bond with what makes people human. <\/span>Liking<\/i><\/b> your audience is the first step in being genuine with them. For instance, at the beginning of the blockbuster movie, the hero\u2019s likability is usually established, by using one key scene. This has been coined as the <\/span>\u2018save the cat scene\u2019 <\/i><\/b>where we meet our hero and they do something honourable that defines who they are and what makes us like them. By answering the following questions you\u2019ll uncover what makes your hero likeable:<\/span><\/p>\n Keep answering the questions outlined above until you begin to acquaint yourself with your heroes as people, and not simply judges. Your goal is to figure out what your audience cares about and link it to your idea. Remember, because they are human, their lives are complicated and they have their own cares and worries. They might also just be having a bad day! Look for insights into how your idea will alleviate pressure on them to take action and change things. For instance, they might be from a region which is facing a downturn in PPTQ attendance. You could use prior experience that you have in this area in order to give them ideas on how this problem might be solved.<\/span><\/p>\n In order to be able to effectively mentor your hero through their journey, you need to like them. After all they are the protagonists within your presentations! Who would like to sit through a whole movie and watch an unlikable main actor?<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout the next instalment of this series, we will be able to meet the Mentor needed to make a great story!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Is this an interesting read? Do you also have something to say about\u00a0slides and seminars? We are always looking for feedback, but even more\u00a0for collaborators! It doesn’t matter if you want to help writing\u00a0already scheduled articles, or share entirely new ideas. Contact\u00a0Theo<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n
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<\/p>Yes, you guessed it; the hero, facing an insurmountable challenge in their life, is your audience, even if they do not know it yet! If you, as their mentor, are to guide them on their journey towards overcoming the challenge, it is important to know what makes your audience tick in order to connect with them. For instance, if you will be presenting a topic revolving around a recent policy change that has been causing a lot of buzz around the judge community, you will know that what will make the judges tick, is you giving them the ability to discuss the topic, give their views, express their opinions, and hopefully you, by serving as a facilitator could offer a satisfactory closure to the debate. <\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/p>Lifestyle:<\/b> What is it like being them and mainly, what do they do besides judging? Are they students or professionals, and do they judge for fun or for money?<\/span><\/li>\n
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