Influential Storytellers

Overview

This course is for those who are looking to enhance their presentation and communication skills by utilising the power of story. Using appropriate, relevant, and compelling stories in any communication scenario will naturally help you to connect more fully with your audience. Discover how story can be used as a tool to build stronger connections in the workplace, create compelling and memorable content, and to drive visible change.

Course components

• Understand the science of storytelling and why humans are hardwired for story
• Examine common story themes that feature in the business world
• Understand the difference between personal, second-hand and public stories.
• Examine how to construct a compelling story
• Use emotional tactics to engage and inspire your audience through story
• Utilise a vocal and physical warm up to support your storytelling technique

Outcomes

• Demonstrate confidence when using story as a business tool
• Outline how structure supports strong business storytelling
• Use a story spine to start planning your own stories
• Implement strategies to engage and influence your audience through story
• Identify and interpret key messages which may be important in reaching your audience
• Build your own workplace stories

Delivery style

Face-to-face at training venue
9am–5pm one full day

How to prepare

In the lead up to the course, think about a workplace situation which storytelling might resolve, or a specific circumstance in which you might like to use storytelling in your professional life.

We look forward to welcoming you from 8.30 am for tea and coffee. Please make sure you arrive by 8.45 am to ensure a prompt start. It is recommended to wear loose, comfortable clothing to move around in.

Arrival tea and coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Questions

If you would like to know more about Influential Storytellers, please contact one of our training specialists on 1300 650 357 today or contact us and we will respond to your enquiry within one business day.

Class dates for 2025 will be published in November, if you would like to find out more please contact us by email or phone.

Course Fee

$1,150 GST Inc. per person. This course has a maximum of twelve people.

This course can also be delivered in-house for your organisation.

See our cancellations and transfers policy.

We accept Mastercard and Visa online below. If you require payment by invoice please fill in our public course registration form (PDF 1,551 kB) and email to NIDA Corporate.