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October 09, 2024

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Gilda Bonanno LLC | Confidence. Influence. Success.
Executive Coaching · Keynotes · Strategic Facilitation · Leadership Development
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Storytelling: The Skill That Transforms Good Presenters into Great Ones

by Gilda Bonanno The most powerful presenters don’t just share information, they tell stories. Stories engage the heart as well as the mind. They bring your ideas to life, turning abstract concepts into something your audience can feel, remember and act on. That’s why storytelling is one of the most sophisticated (and human) presentation skills you can develop. Stories Come in Many Forms You can tell stories with words , of course, but also with numbers. A clear chart, a meaningful trend line, a well-designed dashboard - all of these can tell a story when crafted with care. They can reveal patterns, progress, and purpose. But here, let’s focus on stories told with words. Make It Relevant The first rule of effective storytelling in presentations is relevance. Your story should connect directly to your point. If your audience can’t tell why you’re sharing it, it becomes a distraction rather than a tool. Adapt your story to the audience. Adjust the length, detail and language depend...

From Panic to Presence: The Power of a Pre-Game Ritual

by Gilda Bonanno LLC Whether you’re stepping onto a stage, joining a high-stakes meeting or presenting new ideas to key decision-makers, those few minutes before you start can make all the difference. The Athlete’s Lesson Think of it like sports. Every elite athlete has a pre-game ritual , a routine that gets their body and mind into peak condition. They listen to specific music. They follow precise warm-up routines. They eat the same breakfast, lace their shoes the same way, even visualize the first play before they take the field. Why? Because they know that what happens before the game affects what happens during the game. They don’t leave their mindset to chance. We shouldn’t either. Your presentation, pitch or meeting is your performance moment and like any performance, it deserves a ritual that prepares both your mind and body to perform at their best. What Counts as “High Stakes”? Maybe you’re presenting to senior leadership for the first time or presen...

Gilda to teach for The Campaign School Training 10/24 - register now

TCSYale: The Basics - Oct. 24, 2026 in Westport, CT Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 AM 3:00 PM For more info or to register, please visit: https://www.tcsyale.org/register

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