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I came across the best video on YouTube today.
I watched a conversation between Hadar and Bree, a storytelling and public speaking coach. These are the key lessons that can genuinely help anyone trying to communicate better, especially in a second language.
1. What Storytelling Really Is
Storytelling is simply describing a moment of change a shift in feeling, perspective, or understanding.
It’s a structure that makes information easier to remember and share.
It doesn’t have to be emotional or dramatic; even data becomes more relatable through a story.
2. Why Personal Stories Matter
Personal stories help people connect with you.
A little vulnerability builds trust and makes your message easier to absorb.
One example shared: a leader used a personal experience to make his company’s rebranding message more meaningful.
3. “I Don’t Have Any Stories”
Everyone has stories. We just don’t notice them.
Start keeping a small list of moments from your daily life that feel meaningful or interesting. Those small moments often make the best stories.
4. How to Structure a Good Story
Good storytelling is more about what you remove than what you include.
Start as close as possible to the moment of change.
Explain what happened, describe the shift, and then stop.
Don’t over-explain the meaning. Let the audience understand it on their own.
5. Use Present Tense for Better Engagement
Begin with a location, an action, and the present tense.
This helps the listener imagine the scene as if it’s happening right now, almost like watching a movie.
6. Storytelling as a Non-Native Speaker
Having less vocabulary can actually help you. It forces you to be clear and direct.
Use simple words and lean on the present tense. Your story becomes more powerful, not less.
7. Don’t Be Afraid of Mistakes
Mistakes are normal when speaking another language.
The purpose of storytelling is connection, not perfection.
Once you feel that connection with someone, the fear of being perfect becomes less important.
8. A Simple Daily Practice
Try this: every day, think of one moment that stood out to you.
Tell that story to yourself in the mirror or record a short voice note.
Focus on what you saw and felt, not on fancy vocabulary.
9. A Helpful Reminder
“Do the best you can with what you have. Put it out there and move forward.”
Progress comes from sharing, not from waiting to be perfect.
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I came across the best video on YouTube today.
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