BOOK
REVIEWS
Craig
Cooke
CEO and Founder of Rhythm Interactive, Marketing & Branding
Stephanie Paul delivers in explaining the why behind storytelling and its impact. Her own stories and scientific references make for a powerful read. This is a book to save and reference from time to time for any professional wishing to become more effective in their storytelling and presentation craft.
Jessica
Sears
Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Bold LLC
Stephanie is not only a master story teller, she’s also an intelligent writer and this book gives you all the tools you need to create an effective and unforgettable presentation. Stephanie gives you the blueprint and the science behind successful communication. Whether you are an executive looking to improve your presentation skills, a salesperson, an aspiring Ted Speaker, or a seasoned communicator, you will find something special in this book.
Christopher Hadnagy
Chief Human Hacker and Founder Social-Engineer, LLC
In the few years I have known Stephanie, one thing stands out the most to me. Her total excitement and enthusiasm for the new, the challenge and the bold. This book is everything you would expect from Stephanie and more. Ask yourself this one question – Can my storytelling improve? If there is any question or doubt, this book can and will help you engage, elevate and it’s a fun fast read.
Allie
Hansen
Social Engineer, LLC
I really enjoyed reading this book; and I’m not a “reader” these days! It was chock-full of great research and scientific information, but presented in an easily digestible and entertaining way. A great read with fantastic concepts to consider no matter what level of story-telling you are at! I can’t wait to incorporate these ideas in my next presentation and in everyday life!
Tom
Hobbs
COO World Club Supply
Stephanie has taken all the influences of her lifelong journey and compiled it into a succinct book about storytelling. Her blend of experience and research galvanizes her theories and helps her help each of us improve at getting our message not only heard, but remembered. This is a reference tool I will follow for all of my future presentations.
Michele
A. Lewis
Author and Coach
Stephanie was able to take heady information and brilliantly tell an easy to read story that caused the important content to stick. Her writing models what she teaches. This is a great teaching tool for anyone who speaks or writes, regardless of the type or size of the audience. My favorite and most impacting sentence that brought the whole book together for me was “Remember, if you are not having fun – then neither are they!” That summed up for me all the science, psychology and behavioral connections presented combined with a reminder of the importance of being authentic, vulnerable and creative in presenting any information. This was brilliantly written.
Craig
Thomas
President at 4GenDigital
Stephanie Paul is one of the most energetic and enthusiastic people I know. Her passion for her work is on display in everything she does and this book is no exception. Her vast knowledge of the neuroscience behind communication, combined with a lifetime of experience in her field, makes this book not only memorable, but invaluable for those who want to improve their storytelling skills. Her career in Stand Up Comedy and as an actress adds to the charm of this book, which includes some of her own stories of highs and lows and near death experiences.
Bwalya
Desmond
Trainer, Coach & Ministry Leader
Story telling not only allows us to connect and engage with our audience. It transports us from the here and now to a journey of the heart and beyond! Stephanie clarifies in her book how to maximize story for you and your audiences.
Riley
Melgar
Human Resources Sergeant USA Army
This book is a fun and educational read well loud out through delicious stories about the authors life and how you the reader can use the principles she is showing and teaching. She walk’s you through step by step so anyone can pick up this book, use the principles, and feel more confident in their storytelling and speaking skills. Not only did she map out the “how-to’s” but she backed them up with the “why”. I loved the visuals the one on how the brain processes thoughts and shows that it’s about controlling your emotions because your brain automatically wants to process a certain way, effectively how to use your emotions productively.
Ann Alperin
Leadership Trainer
Stephanie’s book highlights points as to why storytelling works. If you are looking into developing your skills as a speaker or coach and understanding humans emotions, this is a must read.
Sibylle
Hauser
Strategy Advisor for fundraising in BioTech
I really enjoyed reading Stephanie’s book and I am very impressed by the research and the knowledge that you find in these pages.
