You're stuck in an endless, dull conversation. As the speaker drones on, your mind wanders until you hear the words, 'I remember once when I was...' Your ears perk up. You are engrossed. An anecdote unfolds, and suddenly the speaker is alive and excited and you know just what he means. He has used the age-old technique of storytelling to get his point across powerfully, capturing your attention through a well-told narrative of personal experience that invited you to relate to his message on an intimate level. In 'The Power of Personal Storytelling', professional storyteller Jack Maguire explains how to mine your memories to communicate more effectively, enhance personal and professional relationships, and understand yourself better so that you can better understand others. Step-by-step, he illustrated how to shape and express true stories about your life and the lives of people you've known. Learn how to connect more vitally with others; develop your creativity;strengthen your humor, courage and confidence; and render your life more memorable. Whether youre a teacher or a salesman, a minister or a parent, personal storytelling can help improve the key relationships in your life while investing your memories with more meaning.
