Here is a touching, powerful story about a dad. It has lots of story elements and figures of speech that improve the impact. King's (his story) Better Tomorrow MessageTM, "Cherish…
Ira KoretskySeptember 18, 2019
It's 8am. You just arrived at your conference. You make a bee-line for your necessary morning jolt of java. As you are stirring in your sugar, Jenna, next to you,…
Ira KoretskyJune 5, 2019
Looking to level up your storytelling skills? Join me on April 23 in Washington, DC. I'm presenting my storytelling for leaders workshop, hosted by B Local Mid-Atlantic. Awaken the Storytelling…
Ira KoretskyApril 3, 2019
What fun I had last night. A packed conference room with more than 60 business owners, joined me at TEDCO's Builder Fund Speaker Series. They asked insightful questions, were curious,…
Ira KoretskyMarch 21, 2019
Happy World Storytelling Day! According to the World Storytelling Day website... World Storytelling Day is celebrated every year on March equinox and the following week. This year it starts on…
Dave MichaelsMarch 20, 2019
Please join me on March 20 in Colombia, Maryland at TEDCO's headquarters for the workshop, Executive Storytelling: How Leaders Use Stories to Lead (Register).Angela from TEDCO, was referred to me…
Ira KoretskyFebruary 26, 2019
How much do you self-reflect? As an organization and as an individual? At The Chief Storyteller®, we firmly believe both are necessary for growth and success. What can we do…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 9, 2019
I’m often asked, "When it comes to deciding what story to tell, where do I start?” Powerful stories are those that touch people, that touch people with a personal experience…
Ira KoretskyNovember 5, 2018
Jeffrey Hayzlett (personal site) was the keynote speaker at a Vistage Summit I attended. I really loved his "Be a Clock Changer" story. After his keynote presentation, I waited patiently…
Ira KoretskyAugust 15, 2018