The Art of Storytelling; Increasing Your Reach

Storytelling is an art. Have you ever wondered why people admire a good storyteller? There is something about a person who knows how to communicate well that touches our hearts. The art of storytelling can impact millions, and it can also take your influence to the next level. Everyone has a story inside of them that can impact thousands. You probably have life stories of your own that may shock the people around you. Maybe you have always wanted to share what your journey has really been like, you just don’t know how to do it in a way that will do it justice. I completely understand! I get complimented so many times on how good of a speaker I am. Except, I am not a good speaker because I was born that way. Just like any other skill, it took practice! Even more than practice, I discovered that when I was my most vulnerable, open and transparent I received the most traction. Only then did people really connect with me and want to get to know me more. To this day, I continue to do just that. If you have listened to my other podcast episodes or follow me on social media, you will see that I have a storytelling style. I always want to bring my audience close by sharing a personal story of mine, opening up deeply about a struggle or thought, and I finish with encouragement. I am not afraid to go to a deep place with people! I have talked about the struggles of motherhood, marriage, family, business, you name it! And strangers who I have never met finish feeling like we are best friends. The reason is very simple. Being open makes you relatable. People relate to your struggles more than they will ever relate to your victory! The impact is in your victory, the connection forms when you get real about your struggles. I can personally attribute a large amount of my success to the way I tell stories! I want you to have success in it too. Follow along below to find out my secrets on how to tell your story in a way that will make an impact. Story Telling Tips [4:19] It’s not about you, its all about them (your audience). Your story may be powerful, but the real impact is how your story can bring change to others. [8:13] Figure out which type of storyteller you are. Everyone has their own unique style that works for them. [16:18] Be likeable! This creates a long-lasting connection with people. Subscribe & Review Have you subscribed to The Amanda Ferguson podcast? If not, I would encourage you to do that today. I would not like for you to miss any of the episodes coming up this season. I will be adding bonus episodes and if you are not subscribed there might be a possibility that you’ll miss out on them. Click here to subscribe in iTunes to have the podcast downloaded to your device every week. I would love to stay connected with you! If my podcast is blessing your life, I would appreciate if you left me a review over on iTunes. Select the Ratings & Reviews and write a review. I will be reading your reviews and do not forget to comment on what was your favorite part of the podcast. For more of The Amanda Ferguson Show, you can also follow me on Instagram and Facebook @mrsamandaferguson. Thank you so much! Also, to be the first to receive email alerts, subscribe to amandasclub.com. Thank you so much! References: Feminine Woman Academy https://www.femininewomanacademy.com/