Unforgettable Presentations
Unforgettable Presentations
Darren LaCroix, Mark Brown
Ep. 358 STORYTELLING MISTAKES?
33 minutes Posted Jul 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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Everyone appreciates a story, and the difference between a good story and an unforgettable story comes down to a few mistakes that many speakers make.

In this episode, Mark and Darren discuss common storytelling mistakes, offer ways to avoid them, and share techniques for making your stories unforgettable.

 

SNIPPETS:

• Do a walkthrough with a proven process


• Learn what constitutes a 'well-told story'

 

• Avoid narration only

 

• Include a solid setup to provide context

 

• Identify 'COMPELLEMENTS' – compelling moments in each story

 

• Don't forget emotional shifts

 

• Clarify the hero's 'DE-WHY-RE'…their deeper WHY

 

• Commit to digging deeper

 

• Include dialogue infused with emotion

 

• Decide when to use internal dialogue

 

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