Spin a Yarn
Mentor Moments - Spin A Yarn
| District 3 Toastmasters Mentor Moment | |
| Category | Speakers |
| Title | Spinning a Yarn |
| Contributor | Town Lake Toastmasters |
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Before humans had a codified language, they told stories. They recreated events of daily life in cave paintings, dances, and in rituals. Now we have and use the gift of language, but we have forgetten how to use the story as a method of true communication. Techniques for good storytelling: Animation: Storytelling is not just words, but gestures and body movements. Make use of common experiences: Any good story draws on the sights, sounds, feelings and experiences that are common to almost everyone. The more empathetic the story and its teller, the more vivid the audience's personal images will be. Adjust to your audience: Stories should not be told with unwavering precision, but require a subtle kind of give and take. Know the story: Know the story thoroughly, but don't constrain yourself to a prescribed script. Strive for uniqueness: Nobody can tell a story exactly the way you can tell it. |
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