Communication Skills

Influential Storytellers

Enhance presentation and communication skills by leveraging storytelling with this specialty one-day course. Learn to use compelling stories to connect with your audience, create memorable content, deliver your desired outcomes and drive change in the workplace.

Influential Storytellers (7 August 2026)
Sydney

Aug 7, 2026 - Aug 7, 2026

$1,500
Sessions
DateTime
7 August 20269:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEDT

Influential Storytellers

Course Fee

$1,500

Duration

1 day, 8 hours

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.

OTHER CLASSES

Wed 1 Jul 2026
NIDA Kensington, Sydney
9:00am – 5:00pm AEST
$1,500
Wed 5 Aug 2026
The Street Theatre, Canberra
9:00am – 5:00pm AEST
$1,500
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Melbourne, Venue TBC
9:00am – 5:00pm AEDT
$1,500

If none of the above classes work for you, please Join our Waitlist to find out about new course dates as they’re released

Looking for something custom?

We can deliver this course in-house at your organisation or tailor this course for your teams needs.

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Course Components

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

Outcomes

  • Understand how structure supports strong business storytelling.
  • Demonstrate confidence when using story as a business tool.
  • Practise using a story spine to start planning your own stories.
  • Display 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

 
What to expect on the day 

In the lead up to the course, think about a situation at work in which telling a story might allow you to connect to your audience and support what you have to say. This could be a sales pitch, at a town hall, in a boardroom meeting or presenting at an event. 

Catering is included as part of the course, with morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea served for all participants. If you have dietary requirements, please notify us in advance. 

It is advisable to wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes as there may be some movement exercises.

To view the full course outline follow this link

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the course and check in with the venue staff to let them know you’ve arrived

If you’re running late please call NIDA Reception – (02) 9697 7600 and they will alert the NIDA Corporate Training team.

NIDA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we learn and tell stories, the Bidjigal, Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug peoples, and we pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present.