The A.R.T. of Connecting Tool: Leadership Power Skills David Otey Owner Engineer Your Speaking

About the Presentation

Modern neuroscience shows that stories activate the brain in ways that foster empathy and connection, making storytelling essential for anyone seeking to inspire action. In this engaging, 60-minute program, attendees will learn to connect with their audiences through the A.R.T. of Connecting—helping listeners Accept, Remember, and Take action. Combining both the art and science of storytelling, this session will demonstrate how facts tell but stories sell. Participants will explore practical tools, including:

• The Specific Purpose Statement to sharpen and filter content

• A five-part skeletal story as a foundational structure

• A conversational template for drafting compelling presentations.

This interactive session blends keynote elements with a mini-workshop, encouraging attendees to collaborate and apply these tools in real time. Ideal for scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals, this program is designed for those who present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Attendees will leave with new skills, a fresh perspective on their objectives, and greater confidence to deliver talks that truly make an impact

Learning Objectives:

• 1) Objective 1

• 2) Objective 2

About David Otey

David P. Otey, an international speaker, coach, trainer, and author, empowers professionals globally. A former engineer, he expertly guides analytical minds to confidence and results. Otey, author of the “Speaker’s Quick Guide" series and host of "The Power of Story and Science" podcast, helps Ph.D. students, scientists, and engineers advance. He holds a BA in Radio-Television-Film/Physics and MA/MBA degrees.