The Art of Personal Storytelling - How to Tell Your Story

Created and led by Katherine Kennedy
Limited to 4 participants
March 28, 2023
9:30AM to 1:00PM - Pacific Time

Price: $395.00

LOCATION:
Zoom Meeting ID Information provided upon registration
415-282-5882

The Art of Personal Storytelling

In today’s business world, we all need to communicate with authenticity and confidence. Learning the art of personal narrative and storytelling will help your message stick and draw others into the conversation.

Workshop Benefits

• Learn a structure of narrative called the Three C’s
• Feel more comfortable and capable sharing your story and which stories best support your message
• Develop an appreciation for the power of stories

What You Can Expect

This interactive half-day workshop will provide you with:

• The Space for Reflection - You’ll dig deep into the defining moments of your life, as well as ‘airlift above’ so you can identify emerging themes.
• Writing Exercises - You’ll learn the Three C’s Framework for telling your story and clarify the message you wish to share in your talk.
• Speaking Opportunities - You’ll have several opportunities for sharing in front of the group and 20-minutes of 1:1 coaching.
• Lots of Feedback - You'll actively give and get peer feedback as well as receive expert coaching from the trainer.
• You can count on a warm, safe and positive environment!

Key Take-Away

You’ll walk away with the confidence, inspiration and framework you’ll need to make your story and message stick.

SpeechSkills Purchase/refund policy: If you must cancel your registration, please contact SpeechSkills at your earliest convenience. Refunds, minus a $25. processing fee per enrollment, will be granted up to 14 days before the workshop. Due to space limitations, workshop fees are non-refundable for any cancellation within 14 days of the workshop date or absence on the day of the workshop. If you are unable to attend a workshop, you may transfer your space to a friend, family member, or colleague.

Projecting Credibility and Confidence
April 18, 2023
Taught by Megan Timpane
Limited to 8 participants
9:00AM to 5:00PM - Pacific Time

Price: $795.00

LOCATION:
SpeechSkills Virtual "Zoom Room"
415-282-5882

Increase your impact, in person and virtually

Whether you are meeting one-on-one, in virtual meetings, or giving a formal presentation, appearing credible and confident will significantly raise your effectiveness. Through a combination of tailored curriculum, precise feedback, and practical skill building, this workshop will increase your awareness of your personal style while providing you with a tangible action plan for improvement.

Benefits

• Gain control of the image you project
• Attain status as a competent, respected professional
• Get better results from prospects, clients, vendors, and colleagues

What to Expect

This one-day workshop will provide you with:

Content-rich Information
We’ll discuss the power of the “subtextual” conversation—body language, vocal patterns, and mannerisms that can raise or lower your status in live and in a virtual medium.

Exercises
At least 2 individual speaking opportunities in front of the group. (Videotaped for your enjoyment.)
30-minutes of 1-1 coaching with a SpeechSkills Principal Trainer

Lots of Feedback
• How are you likely to be perceived?
• What's working for you and what's not.
• Count on the coaching to be straightforward, tangible, and relevant to your real-world experience.

Topics on the Agenda

• Connecting with your audience (one-on-one, virtual or large group)
• Finding a balance between authority and approachability
• Unintentional behaviors that may lower your status
• Managing nervousness (especially when the stakes are high)

Key Take-Away

You'll walk away with a clear idea of your strengths, weaknesses, and what you can do to help your audience get the best possible impression whether you are in person or in a virtual meeting.

Each participant will receive:
1) In-class handouts
2) 1-year access to the Credibility Essentials online training
3) 60-day email follow-up program (Daily SoundBite practice)

SpeechSkills Purchase/refund policy: If you must cancel your registration, please contact SpeechSkills at your earliest convenience. Refunds, minus a $25. processing fee per enrollment, will be granted up to 14 days before the workshop. Due to space limitations, workshop fees are non-refundable for any cancellation within 14 days of the workshop date or absence on the day of the workshop. If you are unable to attend a workshop, you may transfer your space to a friend, family member, or colleague.

Pitching yourself!
How to tell your story in an interview

Created and led by Katherine Kennedy
Limited to 4 participants
April 19, 2023
9:30AM to 1:00PM - Pacific Time

Price: $395.00

LOCATION:
Zoom Meeting ID Information provided upon registration
415-282-5882

Pitching yourself!

Whether you are interviewing for a new job, founding a start-up, presenting on a panel, or networking at a conference, learning how to talk about who you are, what you do, and why you do it can be the difference between capturing an opportunity or missing one.

Today’s Pitch needs to reveal your values and character. Knowing how to talk about yourself with authenticity and confidence will help you make a stronger connection and a more positive impression.

Workshop Benefits

• Gain a toolkit for telling your story
• Feel more comfortable talking about who you are, what you do and why you do it
• Develop an appreciation for the power of stories

What You Can Expect

This interactive half-day workshop will provide you with:
• An Authentic Narrative - You’ll create an “Elevated” Pitch that includes your story.
• Exercises - You’ll have at least 3 individual speaking opportunities in front of the group and receive 20-minutes of 1:1 coaching.
• Lots of Feedback - You'll actively give and get peer feedback as well as receive expert coaching from the trainer.
• You can count on a warm, safe and positive environment!

Key Take-Away

You’ll walk away with a scripted “Elevated" Pitch that includes your story as well as insight into your values and what you stand for.

SpeechSkills Purchase/refund policy: If you must cancel your registration, please contact SpeechSkills at your earliest convenience. Refunds, minus a $25. processing fee per enrollment, will be granted up to 14 days before the workshop. Due to space limitations, workshop fees are non-refundable for any cancellation within 14 days of the workshop date or absence on the day of the workshop. If you are unable to attend a workshop, you may transfer your space to a friend, family member, or colleague.

The Art of Personal Storytelling - How to Tell Your Story

Created and led by Katherine Kennedy
Limited to 4 participants
May 10, 2023
9:30AM to 1:00PM - Pacific Time

Price: $395.00

LOCATION:
Zoom Meeting ID Information provided upon registration
415-282-5882

The Art of Personal Storytelling

In today’s business world, we all need to communicate with authenticity and confidence. Learning the art of personal narrative and storytelling will help your message stick and draw others into the conversation.

Workshop Benefits

• Learn a structure of narrative called the Three C’s
• Feel more comfortable and capable sharing your story and which stories best support your message
• Develop an appreciation for the power of stories

What You Can Expect

This interactive half-day workshop will provide you with:

• The Space for Reflection - You’ll dig deep into the defining moments of your life, as well as ‘airlift above’ so you can identify emerging themes.
• Writing Exercises - You’ll learn the Three C’s Framework for telling your story and clarify the message you wish to share in your talk.
• Speaking Opportunities - You’ll have several opportunities for sharing in front of the group and 20-minutes of 1:1 coaching.
• Lots of Feedback - You'll actively give and get peer feedback as well as receive expert coaching from the trainer.
• You can count on a warm, safe and positive environment!

Key Take-Away

You’ll walk away with the confidence, inspiration and framework you’ll need to make your story and message stick.

SpeechSkills Purchase/refund policy: If you must cancel your registration, please contact SpeechSkills at your earliest convenience. Refunds, minus a $25. processing fee per enrollment, will be granted up to 14 days before the workshop. Due to space limitations, workshop fees are non-refundable for any cancellation within 14 days of the workshop date or absence on the day of the workshop. If you are unable to attend a workshop, you may transfer your space to a friend, family member, or colleague.

Projecting Credibility and Confidence
May 21, 2023
Taught by Lisa Rowland
Limited to 8 participants
9:00AM to 5:00PM - Pacific Time

Price: $795.00

LOCATION:
SpeechSkills Virtual "Zoom Room"
415-282-5882

Increase your impact, in person and virtually

Whether you are meeting one-on-one, in virtual meetings, or giving a formal presentation, appearing credible and confident will significantly raise your effectiveness. Through a combination of tailored curriculum, precise feedback, and practical skill building, this workshop will increase your awareness of your personal style while providing you with a tangible action plan for improvement.

Benefits

• Gain control of the image you project
• Attain status as a competent, respected professional
• Get better results from prospects, clients, vendors, and colleagues

What to Expect

This one-day workshop will provide you with:

Content-rich Information
We’ll discuss the power of the “subtextual” conversation—body language, vocal patterns, and mannerisms that can raise or lower your status in live and in a virtual medium.

Exercises
At least 2 individual speaking opportunities in front of the group. (Videotaped for your enjoyment.)
30-minutes of 1-1 coaching with a SpeechSkills Principal Trainer

Lots of Feedback
• How are you likely to be perceived?
• What's working for you and what's not.
• Count on the coaching to be straightforward, tangible, and relevant to your real-world experience.

Topics on the Agenda

• Connecting with your audience (one-on-one, virtual or large group)
• Finding a balance between authority and approachability
• Unintentional behaviors that may lower your status
• Managing nervousness (especially when the stakes are high)

Key Take-Away

You'll walk away with a clear idea of your strengths, weaknesses, and what you can do to help your audience get the best possible impression whether you are in person or in a virtual meeting.

Each participant will receive:
1) In-class handouts
2) 1-year access to the Credibility Essentials online training
3) 60-day email follow-up program (Daily SoundBite practice)

SpeechSkills Purchase/refund policy: If you must cancel your registration, please contact SpeechSkills at your earliest convenience. Refunds, minus a $25. processing fee per enrollment, will be granted up to 14 days before the workshop. Due to space limitations, workshop fees are non-refundable for any cancellation within 14 days of the workshop date or absence on the day of the workshop. If you are unable to attend a workshop, you may transfer your space to a friend, family member, or colleague.