Janine Kurnoff, Founder of The Presentation Company, joins the Business of Story Podcast to discuss how to build your storytelling muscle, four primary story elements to add to every presentation, and a step-by-step process to engage your audience.

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In This Episode

Why your presentations need to start with basic storytelling techniques
How to use PowerPoint and visual aids as support for your stories
Why storytelling is a muscle that needs to be exercised
How to stay fresh and authentic to make a meaningful connection with your audience
Why data is important, but not everything, in a well-rounded presentation
How to take dry material and make it engaging and compelling

Resources

Janine Kurnoff
Janine Kurnoff on Twitter, @JanineKurnoff
The Presentation Co.
Presentation-Company.com
Lee Lazarus
PowerPoint
Nirvana Technologies
"The Hero's Journey," by Joseph Campbell
“Your DIY Guide to Crafting and Telling Compelling Brand Stories that Sell,” by Park Howell
BusinessofStory.com
Park@BusinessOfStory.com

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