How do you tell your story in 10 minutes?

Think of a moment in your life


It doesn’t have to be a big one.

A decision you made. A conversation you had. A view you can't forget. A hello or a goodbye. A moment - of deep calm, of terror or euphoria, of love or pride or relief.

Explore that moment.

How did you feel?  Who was there?  What were the decisions you made that led up to that point? What happened as a result? Why do you still remember it now?



I have never experienced your life. I can never walk in your shoes nor can you walk in mine.

But when you talk about a moment and share the feelings and decisions around it, I can see you and recognize myself.


Your life story is not what resonates with people, it's how you reacted or felt in any given moment that is what allows people to connect.

And that is the heart of how to share your story.

When I hear people say things like "I don’t know how to tell my story", or "I don’t have anything worth sharing". It’s because you are trying to turn a lifetime of moments into a meaningful summary. Don’t.

It’s impossible to distill your life down to a 10 minute talk, or even an hour long key note. It’s hard even in a book.


So look for moments. Moments that have mattered, and share those.

Never underestimate the value of telling the stories of your life. For yourself, but also for others who might hear something, and through it, see a path forward that they never thought possible.