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Anadiplosis – Increase Impact with this Word Repetition

This blog post is about Anadiplosis, a Repetition Figure of Speech. It is part of a series on repetition. I share them as the English language has hundreds of literary…

Ira KoretskyOctober 19, 2016

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Communication-Related Phobias

A few months ago I posted "Phobias - a Big List." This was in response to a conversation I had with someone at a workshop about his fear of public…

Ira KoretskyJuly 11, 2016

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Epiphora – Increase Impact with this Word Repetition

This blog post is about Epiphora, a Repetition Figure of Speech. It is part of a series on repetition. I share them as the English language has hundreds of literary…

Ira KoretskyApril 6, 2016

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Mr. Right But – A Tragic Love Story of a Man Who Loved “But”

Here’s a tragic love story (read with a little sarcasm and satirical intent). One for the record books. During a client meeting, Jeremy* said the dreaded b-word, "but." A few…

Ira KoretskyMarch 23, 2016

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Phobias – A Big List

During a recent workshop, a person confided in me he had a phobia of public speaking. He had A LOT of anxiety over public speaking that he would almost certainly…

Ira KoretskyMarch 2, 2016

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50 Communication Mantras to Live By 2016

I have been sharing The Chief Storyteller®'s Top 50 Communication Mantras for quite a few years now. Some folks have told me in person or through email there are always…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 6, 2016

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The Wilted Spinach Test – Do Your Content and Messages Relate and Resonate?

I was at lunch today with a long-time client, Diane. Per usual, the waiter shared the specials of the day. I asked him about the glazed salmon entrée. He smiled…

Ira KoretskySeptember 16, 2015

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Consultants are Like Cat Herders, One of the Funniest Super Bowl Commercials… Ever

If you are a consultant, were a consultant, work with consultants, then you will definitely laugh at the EDS commercial from 2000. It is a great metaphor with a great…

Ira KoretskyAugust 5, 2015

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Procatalepsis – Anticipating Your Audience’s Objections

Procatalepsis is a Figure of Impact for improving persuasion and influence. As a betting person, I would bet you one billion Monopoly® dollars, you use Procatalepsis frequently, likely as much…

Ira KoretskyJuly 21, 2015

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Anaphora – Increase Impact with this Word Repetition

This blog post is about Anaphora, a Figure of Repetition. It is part of a series on repetition. I share them as the English language has hundreds of literary devices…

Ira KoretskyApril 8, 2015

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Anadiplosis – Increase Impact with this Word Repetition

Communication-Related Phobias

Epiphora – Increase Impact with this Word Repetition

Mr. Right But – A Tragic Love Story of a Man Who Loved “But”

Phobias – A Big List

The Wilted Spinach Test – Do Your Content and Messages Relate and Resonate?

Consultants are Like Cat Herders, One of the Funniest Super Bowl Commercials… Ever

Procatalepsis – Anticipating Your Audience’s Objections

Anaphora – Increase Impact with this Word Repetition

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