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
Here's how you should tell a business story. It comes from a TEDx Talk from Jeff Hoffman (see below for the video). I was first introduced to Jeff at an…
Ira KoretskyJuly 12, 2016
Do you think about what you say when talking? Of course you do. Do you think about your voice and your body language as well? Few people do. When you…
Ira KoretskyJune 6, 2016
Negative words, whether used on purpose or by accident, can have a big impact on your audience. Potentially, an impact you did not want or plan for. Imagine you are…
Ira KoretskyApril 20, 2016
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
Have you ever seen a stage without a podium? Likely not. And like most moths drawn to the light, most speakers are drawn to the podium. As speakers, facilitators, trainers,…
Ira KoretskyFebruary 1, 2016
Every blue moon I hear someone say "lectern." I know what he means as I have heard it before. I know he is correct. Still, I don't use it. Rather,…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 29, 2016
Reducing jargon and sentence/word complexity are key to enhancing engagement with your stakeholders. Polish-born British novelist, Joseph Conrad said, “He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 27, 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