Storytelling for leaders and business professionals

Name: Storytelling for leaders and business professionals
Start: 2025-01-31T09:00:00+0800
End: 2025-01-31T17:00:00+0800
Location: Dr Paula Smith's Presenting Studio

Fri, 31 Jan 2025, 9am - 5pm AWST

Dr Paula Smith's Presenting Studio

perth, australia

Dr Paula Smith

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Learn the art, science and practice of storytelling for influence

I have always loved stories; I was fortunate that both my parents read to me every night before bedtime when growing up. A ritual that continued as I had my own children. Little did my parents know at the time the impact storytelling would have on my life and how my stories would impact the lives of thousands more. (A message from Dr Paula)

We are wired to listen to stories. Stories embed in the brain in a completely different way than facts and figures. Stories can help us to communicate more effectively, and stories can help us to influence those around us when it matters

Stories help us make sense of the world.

If current brain science confirms how powerful stories are, why are we not telling more stories when we need to share our views and insights or to influence others?

Storytelling is a combination of art, science and delivery practice. This master class explores the power of story and how anyone can use storytelling as a method to influence, engage, inform and inspire others in a business context.

What Paula covers in this master class:

❖ 2000 years of storytelling

❖ Transforming information into meaning

❖ Human behaviour and communication

❖ Why stories matter in business

❖ Our amazing brain

❖ How and why we remember stories

❖ Choosing relevant stories

❖ Planning your story

❖ Crafting your story

❖ Delivering your story

❖ Your messages matter

❖ From storytelling to behavioural change

❖ Yes delivery matters too - frameworks and story structures

❖ Words can linger

❖ Your story catalogue

❖ Fun with PechaKucha storytelling

❖ Re-purposing stories

Join Dr Paula Smith - Australia's expert in Presentation Intelligence ® at her Perth hills presenting studio for a learning experience to be remembered.
Paula has been helping expert's, professional speakers, professionals and business leaders to harness the power of speaking for the past 30+ years. Paula completed her Master's and PhD studies in the presenting and leadership space (her master's thesis was all about storytelling in a business context), as well as bringing her 30+ years as a professional speaker and trainer to this master class so you'll be in good hands.

Paula also delivers her one-day signature Present on Purpose master class every month which is a great companion master class (definitely not public speaking 101) to Storytelling for business and influence.

Or speak to Paula about an in-house master class for the key people in your organisation.

This is what Paula's clients say about training with Paula:

"I have been on a massive professional development journey over the last few years and I can honestly say this was the best training I have ever attended. It is insightful, entertaining and a gentle push outside your comfort zone".

Caitriona Forde - Cyber Security Speaker and Trainer

What a unique and exceptional training with Paula. If you are looking to improve your skills in speaking, training or presenting, she is the lady you are looking for! I have done other trainings in the past that never reached my expectations, Paula's training did, it is next level. Paula's years of experience and expertise in her field is mind-blowing..

Claire Marriott - Perth Family Counselling

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About Dr Paula Smith - Your expert in Presentation Intelligence ® and Leadership Communication

Dynamic, inspiring, passionate and commercially savvy are all words that are used to describe Dr Paula Smith as a keynote speaker, trainer, MC and business coach. She is the author of the books Speaking in the Shower, Powerful Presentation Principles, Sell Your Story, Neuropresenting ® and The Leadership Conversation, and is recognised as a leading expert in powerful presenting.

Some of Paula's past industry roles/projects and businesses include: Founder of the largest personal development school in Australia, State President of the National Speakers Association, Franchisor, Professional Speaker, Executive Coach/Consultant and Board Member of several school and business associations. She is currently the CEO of the Global Institute of Training and Presenting, a training company committed to delivering leading-edge and innovative workforce development solutions.

Paula was awarded the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation by the National Speakers Association in 2009. Only a small number of professional speakers are awarded the CSP designation globally. Paula brings her rich life experience, presenting skill and infectious personality to the platform or training room every time. Paula developed the first Presentation Skills Diploma Qualification in Australia and now the world-first Qualification in Neuropresenting ®, the leading-edge brain friendly presenting/training programme and is also a lead TEDx speaker coach. Paula is also the founding researcher in the world of Presentation Intelligence ®. Paula values long term business relationships and many of her clients have her returning year after year as a partner in meeting their organisational goals.

Her 30+ years’ rich experience along with tertiary qualifications in adult learning, education and her masters and PhD research in leadership communication, ensures the intended message always gets across.

Although Paula specialises in all things Presenting, she also enjoys speaking, training and coaching in Leadership, Human Behaviour and Exceptional Communication. She works with some of Australia’s largest companies and Government departments (BHP, Rio Tinto, Western Power, DMIRS, DFES, Water Corporation, Anglo Gold, Department of Health, Toyota Finance) to name a few and is totally committed to behavioural change and long-term partnerships.

Paula has an active interest in the impact of coaching and has coached hundreds of successful business owners and leaders over the years.

Paula is also a proud mum of 3, wife of 1 and friend to a few more. She has been seen attempting the occasional triathlon and enjoys hanging out on her Perth Hills property with a whole bunch of adorable Alpacas and her border collie Banjo.

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