7Cs of Storytelling
7Cs of Cspeaking gym is about personal and leadership development! But let's “make up” 7Cs for storytelling to celebrate for our Story Jam - a special session happening every first meeting of a month because Storytelling is a crucial part of leadership and communication!
C1 – Cultivate stories in every moments of life
To have a story or stories to tell, we can take notes on some interesting moments happening every day! Basically, building a database of stories so later on we can access to it when needed!
C2 – Capture the audience at the beginning of your speech by using IMAGINE
Using Imagine to embrace the curiosity of the audience, triggering their imagination then emotions!
C3 - Create suspense
Make the audience curious and remember your stories by creating suspense - a conflict or turning point!
C4- Characterize people in stories
Make the audience see, hear and feel the characters of the story!
C5- Connect with the audiences
Connect with the audience by asking questions – making them think and then reflect so they can experience the transformation process as you do!
C6- Choose to show not to tell
Showing them by using vivid languages or sounds!
C7- Conclude with call for action
This is to answer the “So What questions”