Craft Stories That Sell Without Sounding Like You’re Selling

In a noisy world, facts don’t sell. Stories do.

But not just any story. Customer Success Stories told with structure, clarity, and charisma.

StorySelling is a powerful, practical one-day workshop designed to help you build a story that inspires action and makes your value undeniably clear.

Whether you’re in leadership, sales, consulting, or marketing, this workshop will teach you how to connect, influence, and convert using your client’s transformation as the hero.

About Michael Philpott

Michael Philpott is New Zealand's #1 Speaker Coach with over 25 years of experience helping CEOs, founders, world-class athletes, and TEDx speakers master communication that inspires action.

He's the coach behind:

Lilia Tarawa (TEDx Talk with 12.5M+ views, 5th most viewed talk in the world)
Ben Hayward (CEO of Fulton Hogan New Zealand, delivering high-stakes leadership keynotes)
William Trubridge (World Champion Freediver inspiring audiences worldwide)
Founders who have generated $1M+ from a 5-minute talk and $2.5M in funding from a single pitch

Michael's approach blends practical frameworks, science-backed tactics, and hands-on coaching so you walk out with skills you can use immediately, not just theory.

"'Public speaking isn't a gift it is a learnable skills'. And the way Michael teaches it just makes sense. He breaks things into simple step-by-step frameworks in practice—it's not just theory!! We are practicing on the day not just sitting back taking notes, we are doing the work and that is where the growth is. What surprised me most is how useful it's been beyond public speaking. I have already used what I learned in presenting online and of course public speaking." — Sam T. Head of Department

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

✅ The 5-Part StorySelling Framework to structure stories that resonate

✅ How to craft a customer success story you can use immediately

✅ 6 science-backed Charismatic Leadership Tactics to boost your presence

✅ Strategies for handling objections, inspiring buy-in, and closing with confidence

✅ Personalised coaching, feedback, and video recordings of your delivery

"I really enjoyed our StorySelling session last week. It's the kind of thing I've avoided my whole career, having severe anxiety of such things. But it was one of the best training/development days I've ever had in my 25 year career." — Bevan S. General Manager

🙌 Who This Is For:

Business owners and founders
Sales professionals and revenue leaders
Consultants, marketers, and presenters
Anyone who needs to sell ideas, services, or strategies through story

"If you get the chance, take the StorySelling course. Even if you think you're too afraid—you're all in the same boat and you come out with skills and confidence to tackle any public speaking event. 10/10" — Stephanie M. Manager

🧰 What’s Included:

Full-day workshop delivered by Michael Philpott
Comprehensive workbook to develop your Customer Success Story
Video recordings of your practice presentations
Your own StorySelling coin – a tool to manage nerves and anchor confidence
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea provided
A safe, intimate learning environment (Max: 12 people)

PLUS — NEW BONUS PACKAGE (Valued at $497)

🎓 Lifetime access to The Ultimate Guide to Speaking (Online Course)

📚 12-month access to The StoryVault — a growing library of ready-to-use story structures, examples, and delivery techniques.

These resources are designed to help you keep growing long after the workshop ends — so when you walk into your next presentation, pitch, or panel... you're ready.

"The online course was just what I needed. I felt prepared and in control. I've now delivered over 8 public talks with confidence, thanks to the tools Michael taught me." — Jordan R. Consultant

💰 Investment:

$1,700 NZD inc. GST

Eligible businesses may access 50% funding through RBPN (we’ll guide you through the process).

"You don't know what you don't know... and this course with Michael really highlighted how much more there is for me to learn. Over the day's workshops I was able to add significant depth and impact to my public speaking. The recordings made during the process are there for me to review going forward and my wife gave a genuine and enthusiastic 'WOW' after watching one. Thanks Michael, a very worthwhile day and investment." — Ron M. Founder

🎁 Complimentary Leadership Communication Webinar

Not sure if StorySelling is right for you?

Join Michael for a free $5,000-value session:

The 5 Struggles That Sabotage Your Leadership Communication — and the Tools to Fix Them

Date: Friday, 7 November 2025

Time: 1:30 pm NZT

Where: Live on Microsoft Teams

Register free here

This free session is the perfect way to:

Experience Michael's coaching style
See how practical and hands-on his training is
Learn powerful tools you can use immediately
Decide if the full StorySelling workshop is right for you

🚀 Walk in with a story.

Walk out with a sales tool.

Learn to speak with confidence, charisma, and clarity — the StorySelling way.

Contact the host of StorySelling Workshop - AUCKLAND November 2025