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Share your personal story in a way that better connects with your audience and inspires change
Use established storytelling techniques and the “Leadership PRESence” framework to improve your leadership skills
Structure a presentation for maximum impact using the “Audience, Benefit, Goal” framework
Get helpful feedback on a presentation or pitch

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Course Syllabus

01

LEARNING TOOLS

6 reading guides

5 workshop guides to help you develop your story and practice the various skills of a storyteller

15 videos featuring Ariel Group storytelling and leadership coach, Greta Cowan, and others

Supplemental resources

02

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO STORYTELLING

Video: Introduction to Storytelling

Video: Storytelling Example

Inspiring a Life of Immersion

Reading: Importance of Storytelling

Reading: Understand the Different Types of Stories

Activity: Life Map Exercise

Activity: Sharing Your Presentation Plan

03

SECTION 2: STORYTELLING AND LEADERSHIP PRESENCE

Video & Reading: Introducing the PRESence model

Video: How to do an EQ Check-In

Video: Examples of Personal Stories

Reading: Leadership Presence Framework

Reading: Identifying Your Story

Activity: Reflecting on Leadership Presence

Activity: Share Your Personal Story

04

SECTION 3: STORY CONTENT, FORM, AND EXPRESSIVENESS

Video: Storytelling Techniques

Video: Expressiveness in Storytelling

Reading: Techniques of the Storyteller

Reading: Expressiveness and Vocal Range

Activity: Practicing Your Expressiveness

Reading: Feedback Criteria for Storytelling

05

SECTION 4: GETTING READY TO PRESENT

Video: Demonstrating How to Integrate Your Story into a Presentation

Reading: Keeping Your Presentation Focused

Reading: Props and Visual Aids for Your Story

Reading: Relax, Breathe, and Involve Your Audience

Reading: Successful Presentation Structure

Activity: Audience, Goal, Benefit

06

SECTION 5: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Video: Passionate Purpose Demonstration

Video: Effective Body Language Demonstration

Reading: Passionate Purpose

Reading: Body Language

Reading: Rehearsal Techniques

Activity: Passionate Purpose Exercises

Activity: Rehearse and Present

07

SECTION 6: REFLECT AND LOOK FORWARD

Reading: Building a Personal “Library” of Stories

Activity: Develop a Personal Action Plan

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After participating in the course, we made a deliberate decision to abandon our old style and to fill our presentations with stories, and that totally changed the perspective and emotional reaction of the audience.”

Mario

Course Description

In this hands-on course, you’ll develop your personal story and integrate it into a larger presentation to better connect with your audience and inspire change. You’ll leave this course with a leadership presence framework, important storytelling tools, and a rehearsed presentation that you can share for feedback from fellow course takers.
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Ariel is a communication training company and registered B Corporation that empowers organizations to have true influence. Ariel believes that solving business challenges starts with improving strategic communication skills. Ariel's blended solutions leverage cutting-edge technology and experiential learning to ensure that people write, speak, and sell with impact and emotional intelligence. Ariel uses methods across our learning arch that ensure lasting change and drive business forward. Ariel's holistic approach to communications is trusted by clients across the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Ariel has worked with Acumen staff and fellows since 2008.

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