“Stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end, and if they’re any good, the end is a reflection and a resolution of the beginning.” – Drew Goddard The three-act structure is a commonly used framework in storytelling, especially in...
Consider a speaker who repeatedly taps their fingers on the podium or desk while giving a presentation. This constant tapping creates an audible distraction and draws the audience’s attention away from the speaker’s words. It can be especially distracting...
Love him or hate him, there is one aspect to Elon Musk that most people agree: He’s terrible at public speaking. As pointed out in this Forbes article, he breaks every rule in the public speaking book: “Musk breaks almost every presentation rule and...
Rhetorical devices are crucial elements in effective communication because they serve to engage, persuade, and evoke emotions in the audience. These devices are not just decorative flourishes; they have a profound impact on how a message is received and understood. A...
Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling are a set of guidelines that Pixar Animation Studios developed to help their creative teams create compelling and engaging stories for their films. While these rules are primarily focused on storytelling in the context of...
