The Power of Storytelling

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Blended
In Person: The Dubois Center
On-site at Organization
Online

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Program

The ability to tell a good story is a powerful addition to anyone's ability to communicate meaningful messages to clients, colleagues and the public. A story well told can make us laugh or cry, move us to motivation or stop us dead in our tracks. This course will explore the art of oral storytelling by providing a variety of oral storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the understanding and delivery of telling stories. In addition, this course will examine the benefits of using stories within the business environment and examples of organizations using storytelling successfully within their companies.

What Participants Will Learn
  • Increase your knowledge and skill level in the use of storytelling
  • Recognize the power of storytelling and become aware of your own potential for using storytelling, as a tool for communication
  • Examine how stories throughout history have acted as tools for influence and how to harness that power today
  • Gain and hold the attention of your stakeholders to enable effective decision making
  • Use the building blocks of effective stories to drive emotional connections
  • Develop a strategic plan for using storytelling within your work