Matthew Dicks is a author of eight books, including one that has really stood out to me—Storyworthy, a fantastic guide on the art of storytelling. In this episode, we’ll dive into storytelling techniques with Matthew, who has won numerous storytelling competitions. One key topic we’ll explore is how you can discover stories from your own life, especially if you’ve ever felt like you don’t have any stories to tell. Matthew will share a clear method to help you unearth those stories and explain why it’s crucial to use personal stories rather than generic ones. LinkedIn: / matthew-dicks-84a95711 Storyworthy: https://www.amazon.com/Storyworthy-En... The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Connect with me & free resources: 👨🏻💻 Gilbert’s Linkedin: / eijkelenboom 🧠 Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/datastorytel... 📙 People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book 📈 Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model ⭕ Subscribe to this YouTube channel: / @datamindspeaking 🎬 Turn your insights into a Data Story with my video course: http://www.mindspeaking.com/online-co... 00:00:01 – Introduction to the MindSpeaking Podcast 00:00:23 – Guest introduction: Matthew Dicks 00:01:49 – Welcoming Matthew to the show 00:02:27 – Matthew's background in teaching and storytelling 00:03:42 – Storytelling simplifies complex information 00:05:07 – Storytelling's role in human history 00:06:04 – Matthew’s first storytelling stage experience 00:08:48 – Definition of storytelling: change over time 00:10:27 – Example of a small impactful story 00:14:23 – Self-reflection’s role in storytelling 00:17:08 – Explanation of "Homework for Life" 00:19:33 – Storytelling slows down and enriches life 00:23:27 – Using storytelling in data presentations 00:28:31 – Focusing on "what" and "why" over "how" 00:31:31 – Overcoming fear of personal stories 00:37:59 – Step-by-step guide to crafting stories 00:42:06 – Using characters and specificity effectively 00:48:48 – How to tell better vacation stories 00:52:17 – Where to connect with Matthew Dicks
