My connection to Storyboarding.

Have you ever found yourself in that pivotal meeting or discussion where you need to secure buy-in from your audience? Over the years, I’ve discovered a powerful tool that has become my go-to method for such situations: storyboarding.

Storyboarding is not just about sketching out ideas; it’s about crafting a narrative that resonates with your audience on a deeper level. It’s akin to the process of tailoring a cover letter when applying for a job—adjusting it to highlight your strengths and how they align with the role and company. Similarly, when creating presentations, storyboarding allows me to weave together all the facts and data I’ve collected into a compelling story that speaks directly to the hearts and minds of those I’m presenting to.

By harnessing the power of storytelling, I can transform dry statistics and information into a narrative that captures attention, engages emotions, and ultimately drives action. Whether I’m pitching a new idea, seeking approval for a project, or rallying support for a cause, storyboarding provides me with a structured framework to craft a persuasive and memorable narrative.

In essence, storyboarding is not just a tool for organizing information—it’s a strategic approach to communication that enables me to connect with my audience, build rapport, and ultimately achieve my objectives.

Here’s what I’ve done in the past for Storyboarding.

1. Write down all facts/details (one per sticky note), lay out in front of you.
2. Thinking about who you are presenting to, pick out 3-4 notes that is the most important to them & will get your message across
3. Arrange these notes in a logical order, when putting on to slides, add additional slides for data/graphs (one per) to back up the point.
4. Add What the presentation goal is, details and finally how they should feel afterwards.

USE STORYBOARDING WHENEVER YOU NEED TO SELL SOMETHING TO OPERATORS / MANAGER OR DIRECTORS.

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