by Shannon Leahy | Apr 1, 2022 | Communication, Posts
I started “One-Minute Story Tips” almost 10 years ago – whaaaaaaaaaaat! – as a way of overcoming my shyness problem. Oh hahaha. While attending Toastmasters, a public-speaking club, I noticed a lot of people thought I was magical. Like a witch. A word witch. As I...
by Shannon Leahy | Jun 11, 2020 | Communication, Posts
Shall we dig deep and look for light? Imagine I tell a story about how my grandfather died. I told you we were going deep! While listening, and keeping your social distance, you’d probably think about your own grandfather or a father-like figure you love. If you’re...
by Shannon Leahy | May 11, 2020 | Posts, Storytelling
Ever gone to the zoo and watched the monkeys? (Obviously you haven’t been to the zoo since COVID-19, right? That poor Brooklyn tiger!) Where was I? Monkeys. Our charming relatives throw their own feces – their own pooh! – at each other to establish dominance. Whoever...
by Shannon Leahy | Apr 11, 2020 | Posts, Storytelling
Let’s play a game. Look at your left shoulder. Go on. I’m not looking at you. See it? Sitting on your shoulder is a giant Black Parrot. And this nasty bird does not negotiate. Chocolate bribes, pyjama pants and rose bouquets? Nope. The Black Parrot is like...
