Stories are how we make meaning and navigate the world.

Study after study confirms that well-told stories build trust and strengthen relationships. More than that, they help us make sense of the world and come together for the things that matter.

So the ability to tell clear, engaging stories is essential, and this workshop will help you ditch dull stories and communicate with more range and impact.

What is a story?

Stories are more than personal anecdotes and are deeply woven into our daily conversations, our ways of meeting, and in the way we frame our marketing messages, change initiatives and cultural narratives.

We tell big stories and small ones. And both are important in helping us connect with others, influence decisions, understand ideas and inspire change.

From this vantage we can see how stories shape the world around us, and value of learning to use the power of story ourselves.

Learning content

We are all innate storytellers, and this workshop will build on your existing skills and knowledge to help you shape and share stories with more insight and impact.

You will get to work on crafting a story that connects with your audiences in a business context, or beyond. And you’ll get to practice telling the story and refine it through interactions with others participants.

Participants in this workshop will:

• • Understand how story works as a tool for making meaning and influencing

• • Identify your message and how it connects with the values and need of your audience

• • Craft stories using simple structures that convey the heart of your message

• • Experience telling stories and adapting them for different audiences

 

We use a range of storytelling tools, and some of them come from the world of improvisational theatre. See our blogs for more info on improv-inspired learning.

Who is it for?

This workshop is for anyone who would like to improve their confidence and communication skills for more influence, ease and impact in the world.

It’s suitable for team leaders, managers, directors, senior executives, freelancers, consultants.

Details

– Tuesday 3rd October
– 2:00am to 5:00pm
– Norwich
– £125

Other dates: 27 September in Ipswich, 10 October in Cambridge, 17 October in Colchester. See What’s on for details.

Alex Menhams

Alex is the founder of Here & Now and has over 20 years experience as a creativity consultant and copywriter. He has use story to create brands, sales pitches, vision and purpose for some of the biggest companies in the world, and some of the smallest ones too. Past and current clients include AstraZeneca, Shell, University of Suffolk and Theatre Royal Norwich.