Theresa Worthy
Key Expertise
What I Like to talk About
I like to talk about the power of storytelling and how stories can be combined with research and data to create excellent presentations on any topic. I am a thought leader in the art of storytelling and I want my audiences to become aware of the value of their own stories. Most people are reluctant to share their personal stories until they realize that it only takes mastering a few skills to overcome that reluctance. Our stories work in all aspects of our lives and they are excellent communication tools. Each person has a wealth of stories inside. These narratives are based on life experiences, family history and cultural lifestyles. When we share these stories with others we can connect to their humanity. When people listen to our stories we are able to make ourselves understood and respected. By the same token when we listen to others we learn to respect and understand them. In today’s world of high technology, little time is spent conversing face to face with other people. The power of a well-told and heartfelt story is that it allows the narrator to pull another person into the setting, action, and characters and exist for a short time in another place and another time. Stories can be applied to almost any issue in order to explain, engage, entertain, encourage, persuade, inspire, or motivate. For each of my presentations I choose stories to help instill my message and combine them with data and research to make my point in an effort to meet the needs of my clients.
My Background
I am a wife, mother, best-selling author, a thought leader on the art of storytelling, and an award-winning public speaker. I have a BA degree in Modern Foreign Languages from Tennessee State University and a Masters of French Education from the State University of West Georgia. I worked in banking, sales, and as a teacher and I am now retired. I am a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a member of Toastmasters International where I am one of less than 2% of members who have earned the Distinguished Toastmaster Award. I use the art of storytelling to address topics and tailor each of my presentations to meet the needs of my audience.