2 Responses

1. Stories

   As far as possible, make it true. You can embellish certains facts, but it's much easier to remember and animate a story that really happened.

   Work most on the opening line and closing. Too many stories end with "Ummm, so that's it… thanks!" Then practice them.

   Keep the detail high level. It matters that people can identify with the story. Detail places or people if they add to the story, but leave out anything that doesn't take your story further.

   Hope it helps!

2. TED

   You might find this interesting. 

   http://www.ted.com/talks/nancy_duarte_the_secret_structure_of_great_talks

   A really good example of story in a presentation can be found here 

   http://www.ted.com/talks/william_kamkwamba_how_i_harnessed_the_wind?language=en

   and here

   http://www.ted.com/talks/richard_turere_a_peace_treaty_with_the_lions