You will be more effective as you get better an better at telling stories and incorporating them into your work and speech.
"Facts are forgotten, but stories are remembered and retold." ~Jeffrey Gitomer
Stories also "sell" better than facts. So consider how strong you are (or aren't) at telling stories, check the list above for whether you do a good job of outlining your story in your mind before you share it, and practice, practice, practice. It will pay off for you!
Here are more tips on how to getting better at story-telling. At the end of the day, it's mostly about practice, practice, practice.
To your success!