Storytelling: From Personal to Professional

In this engaging and interactive online course you will learn how to craft a story for your audience, set clear objectives and bring your vision to life.

Overview

Whether you want to excite your team with your ideas, influence key stakeholders, or inspire others to make change, improving your storytelling skills can help. In this engaging and interactive online course you will learn how to craft a story for your audience, set clear objectives and bring your vision to life. You’ll learn how to develop emotional engagement with your audience and explore the practical elements of effective storytelling including the vocal, physical and imaginative skills used by actors. Working from an open and engaged mindset, you will have the opportunity to actively participate and communicate with your fellow course participants through a process of practice, feedback and reflection.

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Outcomes

• Practical understanding of storytelling techniques and strategies
• Methods to structure a compelling narrative for presentations
• Strategies to engage, involve and inspire your audience
• Techniques to present with greater confidence and impact
• Enhanced vocal and physical presence
• Greater ability to ensure your key message lands

Resources Required to Participate

• Desktop, laptop or mobile with microphone and webcam
• Internet connection
• Notepad and pencil

Time Commitment

Format: Online Course hosted via Canvas and Zoom
Course duration: 5 weeks, approx. 2-4 hours per week
This course includes a blend of self-paced activities in Canvas and live online sessions (3 × 2 hour interactive workshops via Zoom).

Week 1 (self-paced activities)

1. Introduction to the course
2. Why stories?
3. Cultural perspectives

Week 2 (2 hour interactive workshop followed by self-paced activities)

4. How stories work (live online)
5. Case study analysis

Week 3 (self-paced activities)

6. From the personal to the professional
7. Building your workplace story

Week 4 (2 hour interactive workshop followed by self-paced activities)

8. Centre stage (live online)
9. Practice makes perfect

Week 5 (2 hour interactive feedback session)

10. Final presentation

Important information

Please read our cancellations and transfers policy.
Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via email.
Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing you can move in and ensure you have access to a clear, private space.

Questions

If you would like to know more about Storytelling: From Personal to Professional, 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.

Course Fee

$1,250 GST Inc. per person.

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

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.