Storytelling for Change: May 2025

In this six-week Deep Dive, we explore the role of storytelling for shaping our individual identities and the cultures we live in. 

 Blending theory, practical exercises and case studies, the course material illuminates the intersection between the stories we tell and the way we live, work and interact with one another. 
 
With some very special guests, we develop tools to help tell good stories in our personal lives, and consider how we're publishing content on our public platforms to affect culture change. 
 
The course is an immersive exploration into the power of our own stories and the opportunities we have to shape the narrative we’re creating for our future. 

"The Storytelling for Change program helped me validate my inner storytelling voice, to quieten my inner critic and to allow me to consider a path forward on ways I can share stories to create change. The program provided tools, insights and inspiration to enable my storytelling voice. Thank you. can I do it again!."
— Lissi Kennedy

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Structure

Storytelling for Change is a six-part online course delivered via Zoom. There will be a 3 hour session held every week for six weeks. There will also be a pre-reading pack sent to participants ahead of the course and follow-up resources to continue in your journey when the course concludes.

About our facilitator, Nathan Scolaro

Nathan is a master storyteller and Content Creator at Small Giants Academy. He produces the Dumbo Feather Podcast, contributes to the magazine and hosts our Storytelling workshops. He is passionate about the role language and stories play in shaping who we are and how we live. Previously the editor of Dumbo Feather magazine for 8 years, he enjoys a good deep and meaningful, as well as shining a light on ideas and work that help bring about a more beautiful world.

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Our speakers will be confirmed soon, but take a look at our amazing guest speak

Past Speakers include:

David Leser, Journalist and Author of 'To Begin To Know: Walking in the Shadows of my Father' and 'Women, Men and the Whole Damn Thing'. 

Pádraig Ó Tuama, is a poet and theologian whose work demonstrates an interest in conflict, religion and form.

Sarah Wilson, multi-New York Times and Amazon best-selling author, social philosopher, international keynote speaker

Heather Rose, Award-Winning and Bestselling Author. Author of the acclaimed memoir 'Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here'.

Maya Newell, Filmmaker "Gayby Baby" (2015), "In My Blood It Runs" (2019) and "The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone" (2022)

David Ritter is the CEO of Greenpeace Australia and Author of 'The Coal Truth: The Fight to Stop Adani, Defeat the Big Polluters and Reclaim our Democracy'.  

Berry Liberman, Publisher and Editor in Chief, Dumbo Feather & Creative Director, Small Giants Academy

And more....

Course Dates & Times:

• Week 1 – 13th May 2025 - 5:15pm to 8:15pm
• Week 2 – 20th May 2025 - 5:15pm to 8:15pm
• Week 3 – 27th May 2025 - 5:15pm to 8:15pm
• Week 4 – 3rd June 2025 - 5:15pm to 8:15pm
• Week 5 – 10th June 2025 - 5:15pm to 8:15pm
• Week 6 – 17th June 2025  - 5:15pm to 8:15pm

Concession Rate

We offer concession rates to support those who are studying or working for non-profits and B Corporations. Please check out using the concession ticketing option.

Accessibility
If you require Auslan Interpretation, please contact us at info@smallgiants.com.au at least 2 weeks prior to the course. We will be very happy to arrange this for you.

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Small Giants Academy

Our vision at Small Giants Academy is for a just and inclusive transition to a global economy that supports human flourishing while living in harmony with the natural world. Through articles, podcasts, conversations and masterclasses that illuminate the work of global thought leaders, Small Giants Academy is leading its communities towards a hopeful future, the Next Economy.