Storytelling for leaders and business professionals

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. 

Register now as Paula only accepts 6 attendees in each master class for maximum participation and learning. 

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