23. The Art of Storytelling and Live Events with Joshua Morotti

Oct 1, 2019

Joshua Morotti, an electrical engineer and the founder of Life Out Loud Storytelling, dives into the art of storytelling and its impact on communication during the conversation. He explains how effective storytelling can foster deep connections in both business and personal contexts. Listeners learn the importance of transformational moments in narratives and the essential elements that make a story resonate. Plus, Joshua shares insights about the upcoming live storytelling events that celebrate courage and connection, inspired by real-life experiences.

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INSIGHT

Storytelling and Pathos

Stories add emotional depth (pathos) to presentations, making them persuasive.
Our brains naturally create imagery during storytelling, enhancing its impact.

ANECDOTE

Life Out Loud's Origin

Joshua Morotti, inspired by The Moth, sought a dedicated storytelling platform.
Disappointed by The Moth's absence in Brisbane, he co-founded Life Out Loud Storytelling.

ADVICE

Life Out Loud Format

Life Out Loud Storytelling features prepared stories and impromptu "wild card" slots.
Aspiring storytellers submit ideas, receive coaching, and share their stories on stage.

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Yeeha! Episode twenty three Presentation Boss Podcast! Today we reached out to our friend Joshua Morotti to talk a little bit about storytelling and not only how it can be useful in business, but also about live storytelling shows. Sometimes described as 'like a stand-up comedy show, but with true stories instead', they are always an entertaining show of courage, kindness and connection. About Our Guest Joshua Morotti is an electrical engineer by day, budding entrepreneur by night; storyteller always. He has years of experience as a speaker and has been attracted to the art of Storytelling. And being a 'get stuff done' kinda guy, he decided what his hometown of Brisbane needed was a live storytelling event. After reaching out to Kate and Thomas, the three of them launched Life Out Loud Storytelling; a series of regular shows that allow real people to tell real stories from stage in front of a live audience. What You'll Learn • Why the ability to tell stories effectively is so important • The difference between a story and a speech • How Life Out Loud Storytelling came to be and what inspired it • The considerations that make a great story, regardless of where it is told • The three key elements every story must have • Some of the common mistakes to avoid when sharing your experiences • Details about the next live storytelling event in Brisbane Mentioned In The Show • The Moth: https://themoth.org/ • Speak Up Podcast: http://speakupstorytelling.libsyn.com/ • Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks: http://www.matthewdicks.com/storyworthy • Life Out Loud Storytelling: https://lifeoutloud.com.au/ Resources and Links • Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au • The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/ • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/ • Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/ • Presentation Boss on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/ • Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss