In the ever competing business world, polished communication techniques are almost mandatory for getting your ideas to stick. For departments and individuals that lack storytelling expertise, their innovative ideas are often passed up, leaving employees discouraged and good projects unfunded.
By leveraging the narrative framework, traditionally practiced in oral and written storytelling, Jessica’s workshops teach participants how to fully engage an audience and capture their attention.
Have a team development opportunity or offsite coming up? Find out how storytelling can bring life to your business and professional development.
“The most powerful person in the world is the story teller.” Steve Jobs
The Workshops
Narrative Structure in Storytelling
Learn how narrative framework can shape any concept into a memorable, meaningful story. Participants in this hands on workshop review the relevance of storytelling within today’s business world and practice applying narrative structure to modern concepts.
Visual Design Slides & One-Pagers
Learn to leverage infographic techniques in your slide presentations and one pagers. Not only will this workshop save you time next go around, but the audience will thank you. Practice designing information in way that presents your findings in a more compelling way. Learn how to visually get right to the point so your audience can act.
Public Speaking for Business
With hands in the air and feet on the ground, participants practice five key elements to public speaking all while receiving and giving feedback. In this highly energetic and engaging workshop, we focus and build on strengths to deliver the message to the audience. Bring your smartphone and get ready for some action!
Storytelling Bootcamp
Many of us learn best in an applied learning, on-going experience. With a small group of six to eight, this five part workshop series takes participants on a personal journey. Each participant practices presenting to and receiving feedback from their peers. The result is a polished presentation and the skills to recreate the experience in the conference room or on the stage.
My Positive Approach…
By focusing on the strengths of each participant, the growth begins around an individual’s natural talents. This strength learning approach often draws the other neglected skills to bloom. In the workshop setting both big and small, my tender encouragement helps those who uncomfortable, comfortable.