Living Proof: Telling Your Story to Make a Difference - Essential Skills for Advocates and Spokespersons - Softcover

John Capecci; Timothy Cage

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0983870306 ISBN 13: 9780983870302

Publisher: Granville Circle Press, 2012

Synopsis

Kirkus Reviews ' Best of 2012

Finalist, USA Best Book Awards 2012

Living Proof is the first comprehensive guide to telling your personal story as an effective advocate for your cause or organization. This easy-to-use handbook gathers all the essentials of ''advocacy storytelling'' into one place--everything you'll need to
- decide what to tell

- present effective and authentic personal storytelling

- give powerful presentations and great media interviews

Living Proof is for
- the mom addressing the school board

- the nonprofit executive director talking to funders

- the social justice advocate appearing on local radio

- the national changemaker interviewed via webcam

- the millions who stand up and speak out every day

Authored by two expert communication trainers, Living Proof contains examples, tools, exercises and worksheets to help prepare speakers at all levels. You can work through the book in a weekend, a week, with a course of study or flip to sections for immediate help with your personal storytelling.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your communication skills to the next level, Living Proof provides the grounding, the confidence and guidance needed to create change with the power of a well-told personal story.

For more information, visit livingproofadvocacy.com.

About this title

From the Author:

Your story can make a difference. We offer Living Proof as a guide. Advocate for the people and causes important to you, employing the single most powerful tool only you have--your personal story.


John Capecci and Tim Cage

From the Inside Flap:

“If we're going to make change, we're going to have to tell our stories and tell them effectively. This book shows us how.” Paul Loeb, author, "Soul of a Citizen" “Everyone's talking about the power of stories these days but we need more resources to help advocates, activists and nonprofit communicators find their own voices, get heard and win real change. Living Proof is a sourcebook for trainers and advocates alike that fills that need. It's full of hands-on exercises, good ideas and useful suggestions.” Gordon Mayer, "National People's Action" “The principles of rhetoric are translated here into contemporary language to make them accessible to anyone who wants to persuade through storytelling. This book provides instructions, examples, and exercises to make your stories come alive. A superb guide.” Dr. Sonja K. Foss, University of Colorado Denver, author, "Contemporary Perspectives on Rhetoric" and "Inviting Transformation: Presentational Speaking for a Changing World"

About this edition

• Publisher: Granville Circle Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0983870306
• ISBN 13: 9780983870302
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212