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Ira Koretsky

Ira Koretsky has built The Chief Storyteller® into one of the most recognized names in communication, especially business storytelling. He has delivered over 500 keynote presentations and workshops in nearly a dozen countries, in more than one hundred cities, across 30 plus industries. His specialties are simplifying the complex and communicating when the stakes are high. He is also an adjunct professor in public speaking and storytelling at the University of Maryland's Business School. With over 25 years of experience, he is a sought-after storytelling coach, global speaker, trainer, consultant, communication coach, and public speaking coach.

I find that most people know what a story is until they sit down to write one.

Flannery O'Connor | Considered one of America's greatest fiction writers and essayists | 1925 - 1964

People's perception is typically dominated by what their eyes see.

Charles Spence | PhD, Professor of Experimental Psychology | University of Oxford
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Happy Father’s Day 2015

To all of the fathers and grandfathers, thank you for being good role models, caring and nurturing us, and inspiring us to be the best versions of ourselves. My dad…
Ira Koretsky
June 21, 2015

Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please.

Mark Twain / born Samuel Langhorne Clemens / American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, lecturer / 1835 - 1910
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Tip – Use Humor (Always)

Humor is a controversial subject. Most public speaking experts suggest avoiding humor. We couldn't disagree more! The undeniable fact is... worldwide, people love to laugh. So…why can’t we include humor?…
Ira Koretsky
June 8, 2015