7. Hero’s Journey The hero's journey is a
storytelling structure that
can be traced back to
ancient myths and legends.
1. Call to adventure
2. Refusal of the Call
3. Supernatural Aid
4. Crossing the threshold
5. The Road of Trials
6. The Ordeal
7. The Reward
8. The Return
8. The Call
“Deliver a smashing presentation
on your team’s project”
“Explain why the report’s results
don’t line up with expectations”
“Give us a status update”
“Describe your failure”
“Why should I give you [x] for [y]”
12. Road of
Trials
You suck at presentations
Your teammates have boring ideas
You only want to work on the project
There’s never enough time
Life is hard.
13. Road of
Trials
You suck at presentations
BUT YOU’RE HERE TODAY
Your teammates have boring ideas
BUT YOU’RE ON A VAST CAMPUS
You only want to work on the project
BUT YOU NEED DISCIPLINE
There’s never enough time
BUT YOU MAKE TIME FOR WHAT’S IMPORTANT
Life is hard.
14. On the road
of trials
• Develop your presenter’s muscle
• Practice in front of a mirror
• Use visual aids (that help, not hinder)
• Leverage your latent storytelling skills
• Leverage your latent storytelling skills
• Develop storytelling skills
15. The Approach
“Practice brings improvement”
You get to know your presentation, a bit too well
You take it with you for drinks
You might have it at the gym
When people are sharing Hailey v Selena drama on TikTok, you’re sharing snippets of your pres
You refer to it as pres now.
16. The Ordeal
• By the time you get here,
if you’ve really been on a
journey, the last major
hurdles will appear
bigger than they really
are.
17. The Ordeal
• Breathe (deeply, a few
times)
• Visualize a good ending
• Practice with helpful
people
18.
19. In the end
• Treat your presentations like they matter
• You’ll find that in order to get to build the great things, you have to
convince someone using the tools we described
• Questions?
irwin.williams@teleios-systems.com
Notes de l'éditeur
The hero's journey is a storytelling structure that can be traced back to ancient myths and legends. It typically consists of eight stages:
The Call to Adventure: The hero is presented with a challenge or task.
Refusal of the Call: The hero initially resists the challenge, often due to fear or self-doubt.
Supernatural Aid: The hero receives assistance from a mentor or guide, who helps them on their journey.
Crossing the Threshold: The hero leaves their comfort zone and begins their journey in earnest.
The Road of Trials: The hero faces obstacles and challenges along the way, often learning important lessons and developing new skills.
The Ordeal: The hero reaches the moment of greatest challenge and must face their greatest fears or enemies.
The Reward: The hero emerges victorious and receives a reward or boon for their efforts.
The Return: The hero returns to their community with newfound knowledge and skills, using their experiences to make a positive impact.