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3. H OMEWORK R EVIEW 3

4. Project Leadership: Chapter 5 4 Telling Your Story: Developing and Presenting Your Story to Others

5. P URPOSE To learn about:  The importance of storytelling  Developing a good story  Presenting and evaluating your story  The one-minute story 5 5

6. T HE I MPORTANCE OF S TORYTELLING 6

7. S TORY Factual or fictional narrative: a factual or fictional account of an event or series of events Encarta World English Dictionary &(P) 1998-2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved 7

8. Why is telling your story important ? Educates and informs Creates positive change 8

9. S TORIES EDUCATE AND INFORM BY : o Demonstrating that disability is part of the human experience. o Dispelling myths about disabilities. o Giving people an understanding of what it is like to live with a disability. 9

10. P OSITIVE S TORIES C REATE C HANGE BY : 10 Making abstract ideas real, personal, and concrete. Providing a connection between people. Demonstrating larger social successes and failures.

11. D EVELOPING YOUR S TORY 11

12. A GOOD STORY : Is the one you love to tell! Captures a central idea. Has a main character that people want to help. Presents a conflict, challenge, or positive outcome. Has a climax or high point. Contains vivid images. Is detailed. Addresses “4 W’s and an H”. Has a beginning, middle, and an end. Is short and to the point. [Adapted from Partners in Policymaking] 12

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14. W HAT SHAPES YOUR STORY ? 14 Why is this issue important to you? Why do you want to tell a story about this issue? What factors might shape your story or change the way you tell it?

15. WORDS SHAPE YOUR STORY Audience Appropriate Respectful People First Language 15

16. Y OUR GOALS SHAPE YOUR STORY Identify your goals. Ask: o What is your purpose? o What outcome would you like? Then ask: o What are your points? o What examples will you use? o What solutions will you offer? 16

17. YOUR C ONTEXT SHAPES YOUR STORY Who What Where When Why How (method of communication) Time limit Invited to speak vs. Offering input 17

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19. B ASIC T IPS  Be simple, clear, and concise.  If there is a specific time allotted – STICK TO IT!  Highlight your story with accessories.  Do not talk about others without their permission.  Speak respectfully.  Do not point fingers. 19

20. O RGANIZING YOUR S TORY Make an outline:  Introduce yourself.  State why you are there.  Talk about your experience/your story.  Explain why your story is important.  Ask: What do you want your audience to do?/What are your goals?  Thank your audience. 20

21. P RESENTING & E VALUATING Y OUR S TORY 21

22. M ANAGING F EAR OF P UBLIC S PEAKING AAAAAHHHHHHH! 22

23. T IPS FOR P RESENTING 23 Know your facility: show up early. Breathe. Drink water. Be conscious of time when you are presenting.

24. Know Your Style what are your particular needs? Tools: Script? Note cards? Outline? Visuals? Interpreter? Limitations: Respect your own limits. Tell your story the best way you know how. Be familiar with the limits of the facility. Size of audience? Need microphone? Screen available? Movement: Stay still or move around? Physical Comfort: Make yourself as comfortable as possible. Sitting? On stage? Wearing certain clothes? 24

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26. B ODY L ANGUAGE Smile more and frown less. Avoid rolling your eyes or other off-putting facial expressions. Look at your audience. Be conscious of what your hands are doing. Use a loud, clear voice. It’s okay to express emotion (cry, etc). 26

27. K NOWING YOUR B OUNDARIES It is OK to say, “I don’t know.” It is OK to say, “That’s too personal.”” 27

28. Now Tell your story 28

29. E VALUATING S TORIES  What were the strengths of the presentations?  Were the stories presented clearly?  Were the presenters voices loud and clear?  Did the stories hold your attention?  What specific story did you like? Why?  Did you notice any body language “no-no’s”?  What other suggestions do you have to improve the stories? 29

30. 1-M INUTE S TORY Introduce yourself = 20 seconds Make your point = 20 seconds Close = 20 seconds 30

31. 31 Chapter 5 Review

32. H OMEWORK Action Plan Template: Activities, Timeline, Measuring Success Local Boards and Organization Research 32

33. 33 E VALUATION  Purpose  To get feedback on the effectiveness of this training  Identify what participants are learning  Find areas that can be improved