Have you ever had to present in front of others? Does it make you nervous? You are not alone. About 77% of people have anxiety about speaking publicly. Get comfortable with public speaking by making it memorable and fun... with storytelling! Check out one of our workshops down below and learn how to infuse your next presentation or speech with stories so you can grab - an hold - your audience's attention.
Storytelling demonstrates an ability to communicate clearly and concisely with purpose. Storytelling makes any presentation memorable. Plus, if you can speak publicly with confidence, you can speak with authority. And authoritative voices get visibility both inside and outside the company.
With hundreds of thousands of layoffs in 2023 across the US, the labor market is ultra-competitive. And it's not over. To be memorable to recruiters and hiring managers, it's critical to create an emotional connection. And THAT's best done with storytelling. By weaving storytelling into resumes, cover letters, and interviews, you can paint detailed pictures of your skills and expertise, and make anyone feel great about YOU.
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Product features and a checklist of services are not enough to persuade people to buy. You have to connect with them on an emotional level. Purchasing decisions are often influenced by emotions. Even the most analytical person will go with a gut feeling on a purchase and not just the data. It's more common than you’d think.
Including stories in your product deck or building a sales team of storytellers demonstrates, on a much deeper level, that you understand a prospect’s pain points and have dealt with their challenges before. Storytelling enables more conversations, creates credibility, and builds trust.
Our Storytelling for Presenters seminar is tailored to your needs and will teach your team how to tell your brand story
We deliver storytelling workshop both virtually and in -person at a variety of venues. Click the information and registration links below for more details on workshop and course locations and fees.
Tuesdays,3/26 - 4/16/24,
7:00-9:00pm
You don’t have to be a writer to be a storyteller. By learning a number of foundational techniques, you can share compelling content that will inspire, motivate, and captivate, your audience!
From the toast at a wedding to putting your family history in a journal, in a training setting, or even conveying your skills story to land your dream job, this course will guide your storytelling to ensure you connect where it matters most.
Come ready to share your stories! Materials provided.
MCC, Bedford Campus Building: Henderson Hall, room HH-115
(Course Number: PER 582 30; CRN: 20306; Prof. Henry)
Thursdays, 3/7 - 5/2/24
7:00-9:00pm
This business-focused course will deliver best practices for corporate storytelling strategies across various tactics, regardless of company size. We’ll work on presentation skills, give tips on how best to use storytelling tools, and give attendees lots of time to practice what they learn.
This course is ideal for the small business owner who wants to boost their presence - in person and online, the salesperson who wants to strengthen their pitches and proposals, or anyone working in a corporate environment who wants to deliver product or service offerings that grab - and hold - an audience’s attention. Materials are provided; If you prefer to type, bring a laptop or iPad.
Topics covered: Foundations & Story Mapping; Storytelling from the Podium: Presentations, Keynotes, and Public Speaking Mastery; Brand Storytelling: Telling your Company Story through Newsletters, Webpages, Slide Decks, and Pitches; Storytelling in Sales: The Art of Persuasion, Engagement, and Connection; Social Media Storytelling: Using Podcasts and Social Channels to Influence
Shawsheen Tech Adult Ed. ,100 Cook St. Billerica, MA