April has arrived, and I get to do 2 awesome events. I’ll perform with Story Extreme next week (10 Apr), talking about Awkward conversations. There is still time to get those tickets. On 22 Apr, I’m excited to announce I’ll be doing my first-ever TEDx talk in Woodbridge, VA. I’ll get to combine comedy, storytelling,Continue reading “Upcoming Performances in April”
Category Archives: Public Speaking
Blog series “So, Just Hear Me Out…”
What I love about the internet is that you can find countless amounts of information about any given subject. What I hate about the internet is that you can find countless amounts of information about any given subject. How am I supposed to try to know what to do with so many choices? You’re talkingContinue reading “Blog series “So, Just Hear Me Out…””
Using Structure in Your Story: Final Thoughts
Over the last few weeks, I’m hoping you learned some new things about crafting your story in a way that compels people to listen to your story. We talked about: What story structure is Different types of story structure Some ways to use story structure Story structure goes through all the genres of storytelling. FromContinue reading “Using Structure in Your Story: Final Thoughts”
Using Structure in Your Story: Guidelines for Picking a Structure
With 19 story structures talked about last blog post, there is not a shortage of ways to structure your story. Now the question is “Which one do you use?”. The answer: “It varies. In the time I have been telling stories, I have learned that there are few absolutes. So I’m not going to giveContinue reading “Using Structure in Your Story: Guidelines for Picking a Structure”
Using Structure in Your Story: Different Structures to Consider
Last week, I looked through the list of 25 story structures I found in various places. I’ve narrowed the list I’m sharing to 19. Where I could, I added a video clip of someone explaining the story structure in detail. You should be able to find more videos in case you want to dig aContinue reading “Using Structure in Your Story: Different Structures to Consider”
Blog Series “Using structure in your story”
Once, while working as a firefighter, the officer was off from work. As the acting officer for the day, I was responsible for getting things done. On a big whiteboard in the office, I listed all the things we had to do for the day. I left for a moment and when I came back,Continue reading “Blog Series “Using structure in your story””
Upcoming Performances in June
Summer is here and there is no shortage of things to do! Whether it’s online or in-person, I have stories and jokes and talks with folks all month. This month I’ll be performing twice with Better Said Than Done (hosting this week, and performing at the end of the month). I’ll also be traveling toContinue reading “Upcoming Performances in June”
What’s the One thing – where to find stories
I once had a speaking mentor that said “Nick, I want you to write down 1 story from your life every day.” I said “Great! But what do I do when I’m out at the end of the week?” Turns out, I have never run out. I have stories in varying stages of creation justContinue reading “What’s the One thing – where to find stories”
“What’s the One Thing?” series – tips for telling a story on stage
Last week, I got a chance to sit in the audience and watch The Moth Grandslam in Washington DC. Ten winners of the monthly storytelling shows that have taken place in the DC area get to tell another story at the historic Lincoln Theater to over 1000 people. I’ve been in a Grandslam before. It’sContinue reading ““What’s the One Thing?” series – tips for telling a story on stage”
“What’s the One Thing?” series – tips for new storytellers
You’ve reached a point where you now know what storytelling is. The kind of storytelling where you stand in front of an audience and tell a story to other with no notes. Just you, the mic, and your words. You are excited (or at least ready) to make good use of what you have learnedContinue reading ““What’s the One Thing?” series – tips for new storytellers”
Stories, Jokes, and Talks with Folks 