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Some life skills help you become a much better storyteller. On the other hand, storytelling teaches you some precious life skills. a) Observation Skills A keen  observatio n  makes you a good  storyteller . Observe people around you, observe your environment & you will find inspiration for stories. b)  Listening  Skills When you listen to people deeply, more people will come forward to share their stories. Stories build bonds c) Empathy Good stories create empathy. Empathy creates great stories. Stories which evoke  empathy  also make a strong emotional connect with audience Good  storytelling  helps you develop these life skills in turn:- a) Public speaking Best public speakers are good storytellers. Art of narration & voice modulation helps in mastering  public speaking b)  Leadership  Skills Storytelling is a powerful tool for persuasion. No wonder good storytelling skills help you become a better leader c) Wisdom fo...

Storytelling is an art which has the backing of science, neuroscience to be precise. All that we remember from our childhood are stories (incidents /anecdotes). As soon as the word ‘story’ comes, even our tired brain gets alert ready to listen and retains it in memory. Even at the end of a working day, when we are too tired to scan data, we are still willing to read a story. What makes stories so powerful? Here are the 7 reasons from neuroscience:- 1) The Shared Experience and Neural Coupling The listeners connect to the story through their own ideas and experiences because of neural coupling process. Hence a story connects most with the reader when a story or its parts makes the reader feel that it is his / her story. We relate and relive the sensations described in the story, be it fear, pleasure, guilt and so on, creating a shared experience between the story narrator and audience. When we hear a story, we try to relate it to one of our existing life experiences. Dur...

Our society is moving towards holistic education, holistic living and holistic medicine, so why not take women health to its next level of H olistic Women Wellness.  Syringes and tablets were her toys and a genuine heart to heart smile was a divine gift to her. After all, Dr Nupur Gupta wanted to be a doctor, right from her childhood days.  Here is an interview I had with her recently. Dr Amit Nagpal-Of late I have seen you being covered on Huffpost India , Times of India and empanelled on Aaj Tak Stree. Tell us the highlights of your success story. Dr Nupur Gupta -After doing my medical education, I have completed more than two decades of work experience in surgery and consultation. My expertise lies in high risk pregnancy with medical complications, gynae endoscopy, (laparoscopy and hysteroscopy), family planning and clinical research. It has been a matter of pride to have a mentor like Dr Suneeta Mittal, currently HOD-Gynecology, Fortis Memorial Researc...

  Mini Stories on Empathy “You need to be listened to” “Why do you get angry so fast? Don’t you over react about trivial issues?” he asked her. “Is it so? Never really thought about it. I think my parents were too busy with their own problems.” she replied. “Is the anger directed against your parents? Or there is a deeper need or an unexpressed emotion.” he asked her gently. “Can you tell me what that unexpressed emotion is, in your view? Or should I do a deeper introspection?” she felt the need for an introspection. “I think it is your need for being listened to. It seems there was nobody to listen to you, when you wanted to share your feelings.” he told her affectionately. “I think you have hit the nail right on the head.” she replied with a vibrant look. She was fortunate to find an answer to a question which was actually yet to surface. --------------------------------- You are My Magic" "To be honest, I have started feeling 'J' Of late, I have bee...

The most important quality of a great storyteller in my view is empathy. In fact I always say, "Great stories come from empathy and great empathy can come from stories." To tell our authentic story as individuals or the stories of our organisations, it is crucial to develop empathy first. Here is the explanation. Empathy First, Authentic Storytelling Later

 Stories and Musings on wisdom and unconditional love It's the sensitive empath, who ends up as a loner "I hate you.", he told her. She was shocked to hear such strong words, and said, "But why? What have I done to deserve this?" And he said, "Just because I want to be deeply, unconditionally loved. And that is surely not what I feel." "Oh my God! Is that so? "she noted with a visibly perturbed face. And they both just broke down into tears. His soul wanted to connect again, yet the analytical mind started thinking, "Is it the empaths and over-sensitive people who often end up becoming loners? Do those who are most loving-empathetic end up alone?" The reflections began too, "Sometimes, I easily make out the conditionality of human love and sometimes I expect sensitivity, which is...." Hatred originates from hurt. Hurt originates from love. So complex, yet so simple ......is ...

A Life Full of Stories And they asked the storyteller, "So what was the best gift you got from the Universe?" The storyteller, "A life-story packed with stories..... or full of interesting experiences with amazing characters, each worth a story." ------------------   What the hell Dr Amit, do all my questions have only one answer? The client asked me, “I want to give the same message online and offline. What is the solution? My answer-Story Client-I don’t want to sound self-promotional. I want to integrate social interest too. How do I make my message meaningful? Me- Story Client-Is there a tool, which can make my message educative and entertaining at the same time? Me-Story Client-Can I align my personal and business brands and build them together? If yes, how? Me-Story Client-I want to share same or similar message on mass media and social media? What is the solution? Me-Story Client-What the hell, do all my questions have only o...