How To Become a Great Speaker and Storyteller with Robbie Crabtree

This episode explores the philosophy of performative speaking, a concept developed by Robbie Crabtree, who defines it as both a performance art and a tool for bringing about change through emotional impact. Crabtree emphasizes that effective speaking goes beyond presenting facts and logic, focusing instead on creating emotion and connection with the audience by crafting compelling stories. Against the backdrop of On Deck, a community of founders, builders, and investors, Crabtree aims to help individuals communicate their messages more effectively, highlighting the common mistake of overlooking the emotional aspect of communication. More significantly, Crabtree draws inspiration from diverse sources, including movies, TV shows, and personal experiences, to reverse engineer emotional responses and recreate them in speaking engagements. As the discussion pivots to practical advice, Crabtree underscores the importance of storytelling, creating emotion, and speaking slowly to ensure the audience can process the information, while also dispelling the misconception that sounding like a great speaker is enough. The curriculum of On Deck Performative Speaking covers mindset, creation process, storytelling, framing, tactics, and conversational skills, with community playing a crucial role in improvement through shared learning and support. Ultimately, Crabtree envisions On Deck Performative Speaking as the go-to platform for individuals seeking to elevate their public speaking skills and drive change through effective communication.