The best stories are all about connection. They connect with us and help us to connect the dots about something.

When Colette Carlson tells the story of her father surviving a prisoner of war camp, all thanks to an unexpected moment of connection, you can imagine how many layers pile up and drive home the power of connecting.

Colette tells beautiful stories with poise and passion – but how does she manage the prickly subject of speaking about her father’s intensely personal experience? When did she realize this story was a winner? And how has she learned to adapt it for the four different types of audiences she speaks to?

All of these questions and plenty more are answered in the latest episode of Standing Ovation, Clappers. Prepare to feel moved – and connected – by Colette Carlson’s signature story.

Find out about:

• How Colette’s story is enhanced by visuals, but not dependent on them
• How she gave herself permission to share a personal story
• What it means to embrace the applicability of your story
• Why there is a right way and wrong way to customize your story
• Whether Colette intentionally picks out stories from moments or just lets them happen
• What Colette thinks will help Clappers tell better stories

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