What story do you need to tell?

Eight moments people need a story for, from a job interview to a eulogy. Each gives you a shape, a worked example and a tool to build your own.

• Tell me about yourself: The job interview opener
• A toast or wedding speech: Birthdays, weddings and farewells
• A eulogy: Saying goodbye at a funeral or memorial
• A dinner party or first date: Short stories for good company
• Something hard, to a friend: Sharing without overwhelming them
• The kids ask about the family: Family stories for children and grandchildren
• Opening a talk: Meetings, pitches and conferences
• Someone's telling me theirs: Listening, when the story isn't yours