The Colin McEnroe Show Storytelling With Matthew Dicks
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Nov 2, 2015 
A woman finds her voice and confronts her nemesis, sparking a journey of self-discovery. The podcast discusses resilience in the face of adversity, humorous dog dilemmas during President Obama's visit, and the power of vulnerability in storytelling. Explore the intricacies of communication styles, privacy in storytelling, and the transformative nature of daily reflection.
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Car Crash And Chosen Family
- Matthew Dicks describes a 1988 car crash where he was brought back by CPR and rolled into surgery.
- The emotional heart of the story is friends filling the ER waiting room and becoming his chosen family.
Find The Five-Second Pivot
- Matthew Dicks says the dramatic incident (the crash) is less important than the small emotional moment in the ER.
- Storytellers should find the five-second emotional pivot that gives the story its meaning.
Use A Turn To Surprise Emotionally
- Build toward an emotional surprise or 'turn' so listeners think they are headed one way and then feel the shift.
- Use contrast and misdirection to make the final revelation land harder.