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Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
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Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop
Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop

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Fast Pitch Storytelling Workshop

Editor's Notes

  • #2: ACT III begins by resolving the conflict in your hero’s journey and trumpeting their initial success.
  • #4: “The human mind yields helplessly to the suction of story,” says Jonathan Gottschall, in his recent book The Storytelling Animal. Don’t believe me? Think of the last PowerPoint filled with facts and figures you had to sit through. Did you find yourself daydreaming? Of course, we all do. Because the mind is a supercharged storytelling beast. Stats and facts bore it – and us – to death. We all have brain circuits that pore over incoming information, filter for patterns, and arrange those patterns into narratives. So now that I’ve shown how and why storytelling is the marrow of the mind to brining meaning to your mission, let’s take a look at how you actually structure a story. You will find that it’s quite easy. After all, we all are innate storytellers. We just need to be pragmatic on how we craft and tell them.
  • #8: It’s simple. We use the same form used throughout the ages to craft our story. Famous American mythologist Joseph Campbell boiled it down to these easy-to-understand 17 steps in his “Hero’s Journey.” It’s this structure and pattern of storytelling that has worked since the beginning of time. Want to see for yourself? Download this guide from Google and then watch Star Wars. You will see the entire story unfold before you in this order with these steps Campbell identified.
  • #10: As simple as it sounds, all great stories are told in three acts. They have a beginning, a middle and an end.
  • #11: It’s kind of like making coffee. You begin with beans, which are the elements of the story. This story might be a French Roast, Sumatra Blend, or Cappuccino, whatever kind of story you want to tell. Your beans are the flavor. And in this particular story, you have one quest – one goal to achieve: Making the BEST cup of coffee ever. But to get there you have to move through Act II.
  • #12: You have in your possession a field notebook to help craft your own story. If not, you can download a PDF of the storytelling field book here: http://www.parkandco.com/landing/the-power-of-story
  • #13: Within each act – your beginning, middle and end – in addition to the backstory introduction, THREE things must happen. We call these the “10 Beats” to telling a great story. Let’s take a look at them.
  • #14: You must first describe the setting of your story. We call this the backstory. You describe where your character has been, where they are now, and where they hope to go.
  • #15: ACT I begins by establishing the hero in your story. I hate to tell you, but most stories are not about your organization, its brand or sustainability initiative. For this exercise, think of the hero of your story as the person or audiences you want to persuade to follow you. You are the mentor, which we will discuss in a few slides.
  • #16: So what’s at stake? What is it that your protagonist wants on their journey? Be as specific as possible, because the more specific you are, the the better you will be able to craft your story to their view of the world. The greater the stakes are for them, the more likely they will follow you.
  • #17: Then you launch your hero into action by creating an “inciting incident.” This is the event that is caused by either outside circumstances, or by something self-imposed, that turns your hero’s world upside down and propels them into action. What has changed or is about to change in their world and how can you help make it better?
  • #18: ACT II of your story begins by describing the obstacles and antagonists that stand in the way of your hero’s success.
  • #19: So who and what are the antagonists; the villains, crevasses and fog that seek to undermine your hero’s mission? What internal demons and external forces must they overcome to achieve their goals?
  • #20: Now enter the sidekick, the mentor – the love story portion of your tale. This is where you and your initiative come in to help your hero overcome their obstacles and antagonists in their journey. When they win you win.
  • #21: Then you heighten the conflict. Story has to have conflict, something your hero must overcome. And remember, it always gets worse before it gets better. So be honest with yourself and with your audience about what trials and tribulations lay ahead and how you are at the ready to help them overcome.
  • #22: ACT III begins by resolving the conflict in your hero’s journey and trumpeting their initial success.
  • #23: As the conflict of Act II resolves into the climax of Act III, your hero will achieve success. But it will probably be a shallow success or a false peak. They have come a long way with you on their journey, and in the process you have educated them and made them smarter, faster and/or stronger. Therefore, although the success is triumphant, they are ready for more. This is the perfect launching point for the next revolution of the virtuous cycle of the Hero’s Journey.
  • #24: Which leads me to the last two beats of our storytelling format. Your stories must engage and anchor your audience by being told from their view of the world, not yours. You want to connect the values you and your organization hold dear to the values of your audience. This is where true emotional customer engagement takes place: an “Ah ha” moment when they say, “You really get me.”
  • #25: Beat number 9 is your finale and the “To be continued...” portion of your story. We call it building rituals around your brand. How can you keep your audience engaged physically, mentally and emotionally with your story and launch into the next revolution of the virtuous cycle? And how do you get them to become evangelists for your cause?
  • #29: Thank you for allowing me to be part of your hero’s journey, at least for today.