Master the Art of Public Speaking
The Power of Storytelling
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova , Public Speaking Coach
Joined June 2021
Joined June 2021
About the video: The Power of Storytelling
Overview
“I explain the immense power of storytelling in public speaking, highlighting how stories engage multiple areas of the brain, making information more memorable. Stories can also trigger the release of oxytocin, fostering empathy and connection with the audience. I delve into the emotional impact of stories and their role in capturing attention and conveying important messages. You will learn how to craft your own stories using the story spine technique, including setting up the narrative, building to a peak or a low point, and ultimately creating compelling and memorable tales.”
In this video lesson Dasha Dollar-Smirnova addresses the topic: The Power of Storytelling, which is part of the Domestika online course: Master the Art of Public Speaking. Learn to overcome fear, find your voice, and communicate effectively in any professional or personal setting.
Partial transcription of the video
“I've been talking a lot about stories and storytelling and how important it is in public speaking. But why exactly is storytelling so effective when it comes to making an impact on your audience? Actually, the reason lies in neuroscience, because when we listen to stories, our brain acts differently. When we receive information in story format, loads of different areas in our brain light up. So it's not just about using the areas responsible for language recognition or areas responsible for hearing or sight. It's also areas like the limbic system, which is the area that's responsible for em...”
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Course summary for: Master the Art of Public Speaking
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Communication
Dasha Dollar-Smirnova
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova
Dasha Dollar-Smirnova is a public speaking coach, and founder of Frog Talk, a company that provides public speaking training workshops. Dasha originally trained and worked in the field of drama and theatre which is where she built her confidence and found her voice.
Her first job was working for advertising agency Hogarth Worldwide, where she applied her acting background to the pitching team and helped the company become one of the UK’s fastest growing advertising agencies. Since then, she has obtained a master’s in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health and devoted herself, and Frog Talk, to helping individuals and companies master public speaking and become better communicators.
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- Level: Beginner
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