STORYTELLING WORKSHOP: Practical Elements of Storytelling

Telling stories is one of the most powerful means that we have to influence, teach, and inspire. What makes storytelling so effective for learning, business, and communications? Stories forge connections between people; turn failures into victories; create a culture of compassion; and stories are human. In this workshop, you will learn techniques on how to engage your audience/teams/listeners with personal stories that relay your message.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Understanding the Power of Storytelling
   • Comprehend the role of storytelling in influencing, teaching, and inspiring.
   • Recognize how stories forge connections and create a culture of compassion.
2. Identifying Key Elements of Effective Stories
   • Learn the components that make a story engaging and memorable.
   • Understand how to structure a story to maximize impact.
3. Crafting Personal Stories
   • Develop skills to create compelling personal stories that convey your message.
   • Explore techniques to transform failures into victories through storytelling.
4. Engaging Your Audience
   • Learn methods to captivate and maintain the attention of your audience.
   • Understand how to tailor your story to different audiences and settings.
5. Delivering Stories with Impact
   • Practice storytelling delivery techniques to enhance engagement.
   • Gain confidence in using voice, body language, and pacing effectively.
6. Using Stories in Various Contexts
   • Identify how storytelling can be applied in business, education, and personal communication.
   • Learn to use stories to teach, influence, and inspire in different scenarios.

SPEAKER:

Mickie Quinn brings her 30+ years of promotion and branding experience to Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications where she maintains the school's identity and voice through social media, internal and external communications, producing events, and designing collateral material for prospective students and potential donors. Additionally, she shares that experience with her student group, Park Promotions, whose mission is to shine a spotlight on all things Park.

Mickie serves her regional community as "The Mighty Mickie Quinn" by producing and promoting shows for theatrical and nightlife venues that showcase the talents of many diverse artists. From competitive storytelling to burlesque to festivals to inclusive consent-oriented dance parties, she has a knack for bringing people together. Mickie consults and runs workshops on artistic branding and promotion for the Community Arts Partnership as well as private clients.