The Story Structure Behind Captivating Talks

Public Speaking with Peter George by Peter George Public Speaking Inc

Jun 2, 202604:58Education

Humans have been captivated by the same story structure for thousands of years — and the best business speakers have figured out why. In this episode, Peter George breaks down the Hero's Journey into a simple three-act f...

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