Using the Record Feature
When you record your story, just speak your thoughts one after the other. Don’t worry about punctuation spelling, grammar, or paragraphs.  When you are done, just let the Scrub button work it’s magic!

Telling Your Story
Telling a short story about a setback and how you overcame it can be a powerful way to share your experiences and insights. Here’s a simple approach to help you craft your story effectively:

Set the Scene
Start by briefly describing the context of your life before the setback. This helps your audience understand what was at stake and sets up the contrast with the challenge you faced.
Example: “A few years ago, I was working on a major project that I had invested months of hard work into. Everything seemed to be on track until I faced an unexpected setback.”

Describe the Setback
Outline what the setback was. Be specific about the challenge you encountered and how it impacted you. This will help your audience relate to your experience.
Example: “Just a week before the project deadline, our primary data source became unavailable due to a technical glitch. This left us with incomplete information and a rapidly approaching deadline.”

Show Your Reaction
Explain your initial reaction to the setback. This helps make your story more relatable.
Example: “I was initially overwhelmed and frustrated. The pressure was immense, and I felt like everything I had worked for was slipping away.”

Describe Your Actions
Detail the steps you took to address the setback. Focus on problem-solving, creativity, or resilience. This part should highlight your approach to overcoming the challenge.
Example: “I gathered my team and we brainstormed alternative solutions. We reached out to other contacts and found a temporary data source. We also restructured our timeline and prioritized the most critical tasks.”

Highlight the Outcome
Share the results of your efforts. Describe how you were able to overcome the setback and what you achieved as a result.
Example: “Despite the initial chaos, we managed to complete the project on time. It wasn’t perfect, but it was successful. The experience taught me the importance of adaptability and teamwork.”

Reflect on the Experience
Conclude by reflecting on what you learned from the experience. How did it change you or influence your approach to future challenges?
Example: “This setback taught me that resilience and flexibility are crucial in overcoming obstacles. It also reinforced the value of collaboration and staying calm under pressure.“

Note: Record button may not be present on all devices. If it appears, you can use it.  If not, just click in the story box, you can type your story or click on your microphone.

iPhone and Mac Configuration Steps

If you are asked to allow access to Speech Recognition, click “Allow”. This only needs to be done once for each browser. If you are asked to allow “unaity.ai to access the microphone, click “Allow”.

If you do not get both these messages and your recording button is not working, you will need to go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone and enable Chrome (not needed for Safari). The go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Speech Recognition and enable Chrome and Safari.

If you are using Safari, and the recording button is still not working, switch to Chrome.

Android Configuration

If your recording button is not working, go to Settings > Apps > Chrome > Permissions and allow the microphone. If you are using a different browser, go to Settings > Apps > locate the browser > Permissions and allow the microphone.

You may also need to go to Settings > General Management > Keyboard List and Default and enable Google Voice Typing.

Windows Configuration
Your speech configuration is on by default. But the Record button is not working go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone and enable “Microphone Access”. Next, scroll and enable “Let desktop apps access your microphone”.

However, if it is not working go to Settings > System > Sound > Input and make sure the device specified for speaking and recording is correct.