STORYTELLING WORKSHOP: TRANSFORM WITH STORY

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### STOP OVERTHINKING. START TELLING

Have you ever sat in the audience at a StorySLAM and thought, “I have a story like that, but I have no idea how to tell it”? Or maybe you have the idea, but you just don’t know how to make a 20-minute anecdote fit into an emotionally moving, 5-minute StorySLAM winner.
Storytelling is a skill, not a secret gift. Whether you’re an aspiring newcomer looking to debut at our next StorySLAM, a professional wanting to have more impact in meetings, or a creator explaining your mission—this 3-hour intensive is the roadmap you've been waiting for.

### THE ROADMAP: THE 1-2-3 OF A GREAT STORY

We strip away the jargon and focus on the purpose of you telling your story that actually touches people’s emotions:

1. CONTEXT (The Foundation): Setting the scene so we know where we are and who you were before everything changed.
2. STAKES (The Why): Why does this matter? What was at risk? Stakes are the tension you wind up that makes an audience lean into your story.
3. CHANGE (The Transformation): A story isn’t just a thing that happened; it’s how that thing changed you. We help you find your "Aha!" moment.

### WHAT YOUR INVESTMENT DELIVERS:

• 20% Insight / 80% Practice: We don’t just talk; we help you build, iterate and empower you to tell your story.
• Memory Mining: We’ll help you dig for the "silver and gold" experiences, people and places - and shape them into a moving personal story.
• 1-on-1 Coaching: Direct feedback from Maria and Joel to polish your rough edges - plus reactions of fellow attendees.
• The Video: Receive a high-quality video of your performance—perfect for self-review or your personal highlight reel.

Small Group Alert: We limit this workshop to 10 spots to ensure everyone gets the "Olympic Coach" treatment.
Don’t let your best stories stay locked away. Come for the camaraderie (and coffee), stay for the transformation. Secure your seat (and your croissant) now!

Story Workshop Programme
10:00 - 11:00 Part 1 - 20% INSIGHT

• Foundations of storytelling
• A process for story design
• Mining memories for silver and gold

11:00 - 12:00 Part 2 - 80% PRACTICE

• First build - drafts with peer participant reviews
• 1:1 coaching with Maria and Joel
• Final drafts - practice round with fellow participants

12:00 - 12:10 Short drink break

12:10 - 13:00 Part 3 - StorySLAM mini-Show

• Draw names from the story-sorting hat
• Deliver 5-min StorySLAM on stage
• Celebrate! our accomplishments!

13:00 Wrap up and goodbyes

Secure your spot ON EVENTFROG - limited availability
PS
Check out what workshop attendees have to say about their expereince in this 1:45 min YT video)