Getting StartedStart hunting for stories.Maintain your story wish list.Refer to the cheat sheet.Create your own story database.Start telling your stories.Storytelling Structure1. The Hook"I think the best example of that I’ve seen was when…""The best lesson I ever learned about that was when…""That’s...
How to Use the Visual Decoder
The Visual Decoder is a drawing framework to visualize the key elements of your Pop-up Pitch.Take 2 minutes for each section.Filling up the format takes 12 minutes.Don't overthink, just write.1 - Title (00:00 - 02:00)What's your title? In a few words, write down a title for the idea. A brief...
The Pop up Pitch Presentation
Slide 1. TitleA single statement that evokes the secure feeling of clarity. So they know what you will be talking about and it will help you keep on target as you go through the rest of the pages.Keep it to a single sentence.Whom you are talking to.Your audience, not you.Make sure they see themselves...
How to Frame Problem Topics in a Conversation
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on September 09, 2023
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Most work discussions are about solving problems and overcoming challenges. Each of these problems can be complex in its own way. Each has different implications, challenges, and timeframes. Each needs to be explained in a way that people can quickly absorb and understand.The simplest...
How to Frame Multiple Topics in a Conversation
How to Frame the Conversation with Multiple Topics?Conversations with multiple topics can be framed with a Summary Framing. Preparation. Create your Summary Framing:Create the Basic Framing for each topic you want to talk about. Separate topics require separate framings.Create a single Summary...
How to Frame a Single Topic in a Conversation
What is Framing? Framing is the way to prepare an audience to receive your message before you go into detail. The framing should be no more than 3 sentences and delivered in less than 15 seconds.Context. Orientate your audience with a simple statement. Without context, the audience is...
How to Pitch the Big Idea (part 1)
Phase 0. Initial ContactIntroductory chitchat - Establish Status and use Frame Control. Phase 1. Introduce Yourself and the Big IdeaEase the audience."This pitch is going to be short, just about 20 minutes, and you won't be hanging around too long afterward"Pass some material:Marketing, visuals,...
How to Elevate your Social Status
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on July 15, 2023
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Beta TrapsA beta trap is a subtle but effective social ritual that puts you in a low-status position and works to keep you there.The lobby - tells you to be a well-behaved person.The conference room - tells you you're a jester and you'll be valued based on the quality of your entertainment. The...