Lael Lloyd's guest appearances

Lael Lloyd

Speak Up Storytelling

Bobby Klau

Joey Meyer

Joe Basile

Matthew Dicks

Esam Boray

Leland Brandt

Jeffrey Freiser

Ron Apter

Devan Sandiford

Tom Moore

Ophira Eisenberg

Valerie Gordon

Renata Sancken

Aaron Wolf

Talia Pollock

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On episode #85 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss some Homework for Life feedback from listeners and clients, talk about our new Patreon account, and share about upcoming events in the Speak Up realm.  STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020 February 22: “Leap: Stories of Daring Risks and Epic Failures” at Bears Smokehouse/District, New Haven, CT March 21: Great Hartford StorySlam, Hartford Flavor Company April 4: “Pity the Fool: Stories of Fools and Foolishness” at the Unitarian Universalist Society, Manchester, CT April 5: Voices of Hope storytelling showcase, Mark Twain House, Hartford, CT STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020 February 22: Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society March 7: Storytelling workshop (Master class), CT Historical Society March 21: Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater, Schenectady, NY July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about a moment on my spreadsheet that did not require human interaction, and then I outline the story for the audience.  Next we listen to a story by Lael Lloyd.   Amongst the many things we discuss include:   Pacing   Holding back information to propel a story forward   Painting a clear picture in the audience's mind by using fewer words.   Transition that cut into scenes  Specificity and clarity at the end of stories  Next we answer questions about Elysha's favorite story and how to record anecdotes for future use.   Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.  RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha:  Octopus Dreaming: http://bit.ly/2UIuWJ1  Matt:  TED: How to Tell a Story: http://bit.ly/2UFgFNo  LINKS Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling: https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3 Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love: https://amzn.to/35Mz1xS  Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks  Matthew Dicks's blog: http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicksblog Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's weekly newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicks-subscribe Subscribe to the Speak Up newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-speak-up Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's blog: http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-grin-and-bare-it

On episode #85 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss some Homework for Life feedback from listeners and clients, talk about our new Patreon account, and share about upcoming events in the Speak Up realm.  STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020 February 22: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/90260303999" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Leap: Stories of Daring Risks and Epic Failures” at Bears Smokehouse/District, New Haven, CT</a> March 21: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-hartford-story-slam-lions-and-lambs-tickets-78307298237?aff=ebdssbeac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Hartford StorySlam, Hartford Flavor Company</a> April 4: “Pity the Fool: Stories of Fools and Foolishness” at the Unitarian Universalist Society, Manchester, CT April 5: Voices of Hope storytelling showcase, Mark Twain House, Hartford, CT STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020 February 22: <a href="https://chs.org/event/speak-chs-advanced-storytelling-workshop-matthew-dicks-3-2-2-3-2-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society</a> March 7: <a href="https://chs.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-master-class/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storytelling workshop (Master class), CT Historical Society</a> March 21: <a href="https://chs.org/event/speak-up-at-chs-advanced-storytelling-workshop-with-matt-dicks-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society</a> April 18: <a href="https://mopco.simpletix.com/e/51673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S</a><a href="https://mopco.simpletix.com/e/51673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">torytelling workshop (beginner)</a>, MOPCO Improv Theater, Schenectady, NY July 27-31: <a href="https://chs.org/event/speak-up-boot-camp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society</a> In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about a moment on my spreadsheet that did not require human interaction, and then I outline the story for the audience.  Next we listen to a story by Lael Lloyd.   Amongst the many things we discuss include: <ol> <li> Pacing </li> <li> Holding back information to propel a story forward </li> <li> Painting a clear picture in the audience's mind by using fewer words. </li> <li> Transition that cut into scenes </li> <li>Specificity and clarity at the end of stories</li> </ol> Next we answer questions about Elysha's favorite story and how to record anecdotes for future use.   Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.  RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: <ul> <li>Octopus Dreaming: <a href="http://bit.ly/2UIuWJ1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2UIuWJ1</a></li> </ul> Matt: <ul> <li>TED: How to Tell a Story: <a href="http://bit.ly/2UFgFNo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2UFgFNo</a></li> </ul> LINKS Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling: <a href="https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3</a> Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love: <a href="https://amzn.to/35Mz1xS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/35Mz1xS</a> Homework for Life: <a href="https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne</a> Matthew Dicks's website: <a href="http://www.matthewdicks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.matthewdicks.com</a> Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks</a> Matthew Dicks's blog: <a href="http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicksblog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicksblog</a> Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's weekly newsletter:  <a href="http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicks-subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicks-subscribe</a> Subscribe to the Speak Up newsletter:  <a href="http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-speak-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-speak-up</a> Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's blog: <a href="http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-grin-and-bare-it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-grin-and-bare-it</a>

Lael Lloyd: "I Wanted In"