Storytelling: Key to Successful Selling, Networking, Pitching & Presenting

*A two-part workshop programme on 1st and 15th October, exclusively for businesses based in the Shropshire Council local authority area*

The most powerful form of communication is not speaking or writing; not pitching or advertising; and not vlogging or podcasting.

Instead, the most powerful communication skill is storytelling.

The unique events of your life have the power to inspire, to entertain and to change how people see you and the world around them. It is in the stories you tell, that people will see the values you hold, the qualities you aspire to and the dreams you are pursuing.

With the right story, a customer will buy from you, a colleague will support you, a potential employer will hire you and an investor will invest in you.

In this two-part workshop, you will join a group of twelve people to be coached in this life-changing skill, by two of the region’s most celebrated storytellers and public speakers.

You will learn how to craft any moment of your life into a compelling and powerful story for use when writing, vlogging, selling, pitching, networking or presenting.

You will master how to structure any story you want to tell into an engaging narrative and practice the techniques to deliver stories so that people want to listen.

• Can you remember when someone told a story which changed your life?
• Have you heard someone so engaging you didn’t notice the time passing?
• No-one is born speaking, we all have to learn.

In the first session, you will discover the structure of a compelling story and the tips and techniques you can use to bring a story to life.

In the second session, the group will give you the confidence and support to tell your story and, with individual feedback, to take your storytelling abilities to the next level.

Join us, in October, for this fun, interactive and inspiring event and unlock your storytelling superpower.

About the trainers:

Peter Bayley-Hill, aka “Peter the Speaker” has been performing original stories for over forty years (yes, he started at just aged eight!) From fiction to corporate training; from stand-comedy to team building activities, he is best known for telling his own story and winning investment in the BBC’s Dragons’ Den, a performance viewed over three million times on YouTube.

This year, his clients have included organisations such as Jaguar Land Rover; the YMCA; Shrewsbury School and Shropshire Council.

See Pete in the Dragons’ Den: Dragons Floored By Entrepreneur's Outrageously Confident Pitch | Dragons' Den

“It was really appreciated, and powerful, to have this level of energy.

This is clearly a learning which is going to remain with us.”

Jaguar Land Rover

Dave James is a speaking coach, TEDx speaker, event host and a Reginal President of the Professional Speakers Association.

His background is in healthcare working as an A&E nurse and podiatrist. He ran a clinical private practice until 2018, selling it and moving into business and marketing coaching.He now coaches business leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners to speak confidently to audiences of all sizes, with authenticity (and enjoy the process).

See Dave’s recent Editor’s pick TEDx Talk: What mindfulness and meditation can do for me.

“He has a remarkable ability to quickly identify the areas where you’re struggling most and help you express your ideas clearly and effectively. Dave is incredibly supportive, and his expertise in harnessing the power of storytelling and building a strong structure is second to none. Working with him left me with real clarity and confidence about what I needed to do.”

SH, Coaching Client

FAQs - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BOOKING

Q: Is this event free?

A: The cost of attending this session is £65 per session. However, we are funded to provide this so you can attend FREE of charge. If you are unable to attend, we request that you cancel your ticket at least 72 hours prior.

Failure to do this may result in us seeking reimbursement of this amount.

Q: What if I register and can't attend.

A: If you are unable to attend, we kindly request 72 hours' notice. Please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite to allow others to take your place.

Q: What if I am based outside of Shropshire council area and want to attend?

A: This event is fully funded and free to businesses based in the Shropshire Council area only. Please note bookings from outside of this area cannot be accepted and will automatically be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

Q. Will I receive an email reminder for this appointment?

A: You will receive a reminder for this booking via Eventbrite.

Q: Is there parking at the venue?

A: There is parking in Abbey Foregate Car Park which is next to Shropshire Wildlife Trust.

Shrewsbury Abbey Foregate | Shropshire Council

This car park has cashless and ticketless parking facilities through the MiPermit app.

The Boring Bit - Data Protection

Details that you provide us with on booking will only be used in connection with this event offered by Shropshire Growth Hub (the data controller) and its partners, which include the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and event partners. If the business has any question in relation to how the information the business provides, and in particular any personal data, will be processed and disclosed, please email the Shropshire Growth Hub @ growthhub@shropshire.gov.uk

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