Most people suck at storytelling.
Here’s an easy trick for telling better stories:
When I’m telling a story, sometimes I get nervous.
I can’t tell what my audience is thinking.
Are they silently enthralled–or asleep? 👀
Ideally, you want the confidence to know:
✔️ Does my audience care?
✔️ How do I know what to say?
✔️ Am I giving too much detail?
Here’s a simple trick:
Aim to make your audience’s *eyes light up*.
I call it ELU for short.
The ELU moment happens when your audience is viscerally excited about your story.
When your audience’s eyes light up:
• Their energy level shifts
• They perk up and look alive
• They are actively here with you
These are the clues you’re on the right track.
The key:
Stack as many Eyes Light Up moments as possible.
The best stories are one ELU moment after another.
That’s why they feel fast-paced, with rhythm and momentum.