For Adiba Nelson, her TEDx Tucson talk opened doors of opportunity. As a result of her TED talk, she became the subject of a documentary for PBS that won an Emmy Award. She signed a book deal to write her memoir. She was invited to share her story with speaking engagements nationwide, and it empowered her to believe in herself at a completely new level.

In this episode you’ll hear how she navigated the TED talk process from submitting a proposal, to auditioning, and on through to her standing ovation presentation. If she can do it, you can do it.

Contact: https://thefullnelson.net/

Skating Downhill: The Art of Claiming your Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adfKcwgadqk&t=29s

Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com

How do you get into a creative zone – on demand? Is it possible to train your brain to be creative? Dave Liber is a Dallas Morning News columnist who writes two columns a week on deadline. He also writes books, plays, and delivers keynote speeches. He has trained his brain to be creative on demand.

His TEDx Talk, The Power of Storytelling to Change the World, has been viewed over 270,000 times. His approach to storytelling and creativity is refreshingly honest and insightful. In this episode he talks about his creative process and how he believes that humanity and humor are the necessary ingredients for a compelling presentation, story, or book.

Contact: dave@yankeecowboy.com

Contace: doug@dougstevenson.com

You don’t need story mastery to be effective. You just need to tell your story.

Carla Rocha teaches communication and storytelling skills in Lisbon, Portugal. She helps people to become more authentic in their communications to team members and clients. One of the techniques she uses is to have people share personal stories.

She urges her students to start small with a personal story where they overcame a difficult situation or obstacle. For her corporate clients, it’s not about story craft or performance. She simply wants them to experience the connection that takes place when you share your story.

What’s your story?

Contact Carla at: https://carlarocha.pt/en/academy/

Contact Doug at: doug@dougstevenson.com

Do the Story Theater techniques and principles taught in this podcast make sense to you, but you’re scared to implement them? Are you worried about what people will think? Do you want to be more theatrical, emotional, and powerful with your stories, but think you would be uncomfortable?

How do you break the pattern of self-consciousness when speaking and telling a story? In this episode Doug will help you find your power and show you how to bring that power forward when you tell a story or give a speech or presentation.

Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com

Lisa McInnes-Smith focuses her stories on what she wants people to think, feel, and do. She’s delivered over 7000 keynote speeches and uses her stories to build the foundation for the lessons she wants to teach. She says, “The audience remembers how you make them feel, and once you’re in people’s hearts, you stay there.”

Stories ensure that your message sticks. They also grow your speaking business. Your stories make you memorable. Using brilliantly crafted stories is how you can make a positive impression in the workplace.

Contact Lisa: www.lisaspeaks.com

Contact: doug@dougstevenson.com

Mark Sanborn says, “Few of us can be famous, but every one of us can be great.” He is an international bestselling author and an award-winning leadership keynote speaker. Mark challenges us to be extraordinary and to turn everyday actions into extraordinary results.

He is also a master at turning everyday moments into extraordinary stories.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Mark crafted a simple story about a mail carrier named Fred, and over time, used that story as a springboard to build a multi-million-dollar brand. He believes that “stories are the mental coat pegs that people hang your ideas on.”

Contact Mark Sanborn at: https://marksanborn.com

Contact Doug at: doug@dougstevenson.com

How did a geeky kid, who was an average student and college dropout, become one of the most successful movie makers of all time? How did Steven Spielberg become Steven Spielberg? You’ll be surprised to know the answer to that question.

A Game Changer story reveals the backstory of a famous person with the goal of teaching a valuable lesson about success. How did they do it? What choices did they make? What obstacles did they overcome?

Game Changer stories add a nice bit of variety to any speech or presentation. What famous person do you want to know more about? Do your research and craft that story. Your audience will thank you for it.

Contact: Doug@dougstevenson.com

For your free 30-minute coaching consultation, contact: deborah@dougstevenson.com

Keynote, TED Talk and Story Coach

Star Hansen’s TEDx Talk has been viewed 255,000 times. Listen and learn how she came up with her Idea Worth Spreading and how she nailed her talk. She shares the intimate truth about what it was like for her to overcome her nerves, focus on her purpose and rise to the occasion.

A TED Talk is unlike any other speaking experience. It forces you to get clear about your WHY, what you have to say and how to craft your message into a condensed format.

A TED Talk can also be a springboard to greater opportunities to grow your brand and your business. What would a video with 255,000 views do for your business?

Watch this interview on You Tube as a video: https://youtu.be/ZJ-YikcHfog

View Star’s TEDx Talk video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjzvH2wrpDg&t=149s

Contact Star Hansen at: https://starhansen.com/

Contact Doug Stevenson at: doug@dougstevenson.com