Storytelling
Award-winning storyteller Kevin Cordi is the first full-time high school storytelling teacher in the country and a strong believer in the therapeutic value of spinning yarns.
"It helps people think through and deal with difficult situations,"
Cordi says.
Stories entertain, educate, and instill moral values, sometimes all at once. We can all tell narratives, in the classroom, the boardroom, or the living room, but it takes practice to become a classic spinster.
Brian Andrew offers these tale telling tips.
Know your audience. It doesn't matter how many stories you know. What's important is finding the right one for your crowd. Choose one that best reflects their mood.
Be Yourself. Every story has a little bit of you in it, because you chose to tell it. Tell one that you really enjoy and are itching to share.
Take Risks. Storytelling is an art. Don't be afraid to play with the style and delivery of your story, even in the middle of a performance. Do you want it comic or reflective? Linear or Tarantino-style?
Listen. It's the only way to connect with your audience, learn new stories, and improve your skills.
Breathe. Work on your own breathing, posture, and gestures. A lot of storytellers move too quickly because they're nervous. Make every move deliberate.
Don't practice by yourself. Professional storytellers improve delivery by rehearsing in front of many different people.
Psychology Today
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